Today we look at the pros and cons of ceramic countertops.
Countertops made of ceramic tile.
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Ceramic tile is affordable easy to install and very low maintenance.
It is available in a wide variety of colors and designs that can be mixed and matched to any kitchen.
Think mosaics mismatched recycled or hand painted tiles that are versatile enough to go from the counter to the backsplash or even an entire wall.
Ceramic tile is made from natural clay that is baked to remove excess moisture.
Ceramic tile is made from clay which is fired at a high temperature and then glazed.
Porcelain tile is usually 25 30 cheaper than the ceramic tile and they re both durable and resistant and available in a lot of different colors.
Safety is a hugely important criterion.
Modern ceramic countertops have a non porous surface which favorably affects the safety as bacteria cannot penetrate into the material and multiply.
Even so installing ceramic tile on a countertop is not for the faint of heart as this is a highly visible surface and any errors will stand out like a sore thumb.
You can lay a ceramic tile kitchen countertop for as low as 5 per square foot.
Can be customized to suit specific shapes and sizes.
Ceramic countertops will withstand medium and weak shocks pounding meat with a meat mallet for example.
Damaged tiles are replaceable.
These are the most popular types but not the only ones.
The one inch dimension allows for greater flexibility with countertops of varying depth.
Ceramic tile is durable and easy to clean and it is considerably less expensive than natural stone quartz or solid surface countertops especially for diyers willing to do their own work.
If you re particularly drawn to the look of granite for instance granite tiles offer a much cheaper alternative than a thick slab.
Heat and stain resistant.
It is also waterproof and able to withstand high temperatures from hot dishes.
Professional installation will boost the price of ceramic tile countertops to 18 to 35 per square foot 45 to 75 per square foot for natural stone tile and up to 100 per square foot for glass.
Cost effective ceramic and porcelain tiles start at as little as 10 per square foot installed tile countertops are also a great way to get an updated look for less.
The ceramic surface is fire resistant and frost.
Basically when you say tile countertop everyone thinks about either ceramic or porcelain tiles.
Ceramic tile countertops offer similar benefits though the man made material makes it easy and fun to get creative with color and pattern.