| The focal point of any kitchen is a beautiful | | | | countertop ranges from one square inch to six |
| countertop. Ceramic tile is perhaps the most | | | | square inches. Today, trim tiles are |
| suitable option for kitchen countertops. | | | | available to cove backsplashes and front edge |
| Ceramic tile is also ideal to give an upscale | | | | treatments. |
| as well as artistic appearance to | | | | |
| countertops. In addition, ceramic tile | | | | Installing ceramic tile countertop includes |
| countertops form smart alternatives to | | | | steps such as preparing the counter surface, |
| kitchen remodeling and cabinet re-facing | | | | laying out the tiles, applying adhesives, |
| projects. Ceramic tile countertops are now | | | | embedding the tiles, setting the edge tile, |
| available in a range of colors, textures, | | | | setting and spacing tiles, setting perimeter |
| patterns, and shapes. | | | | tiles, and applying sealer and grout. Ceramic |
| | | | tile countertops are generally set on mortar |
| Ceramic tile countertops are resistant to | | | | bed or cement backer board with thin set |
| heat, scratch, and stain. Cost-effectiveness, | | | | mortar. For best results, the field tile, the |
| durability, and versatility are their other | | | | trim, and accents must be carefully selected. |
| advantages. Usually, ceramic tiles can be | | | | As they are easy to clean, it is always |
| installed on all types of countertops like | | | | advisable to use cement grouts and epoxy |
| those made of plywood, cement, and | | | | grouts. Finishes such as glazed, porcelain, |
| lightweight aggregates. But, the main thing | | | | quarry, and mosaic can be applied to add to |
| is the application of the right backing under | | | | the charm of ceramic tile countertops. |
| the tiles. The selection of sink type is also | | | | |
| important. Usually, sinks selected for | | | | Ceramic tile countertops have certain |
| ceramic tile countertops are 'tile in' and | | | | downsides too. Since the grout between the |
| 'self rimming' types. The tile in type sink | | | | tiles is light color and can harbor germs, |
| is generally set below the tile surface, and | | | | they require constant maintenance and |
| the other type is set on the top of the tile. | | | | cleaning. Ceramic tiles are prone to break, |
| Typically, the size of ceramic tile | | | | and they cannot be easily repaired. |