Tile Countertops

Welcome to our first post!

We have so much information to share, so I will just get to it.

Are you thinking about making a tile countertop?  Todays beautiful porcelain tiles can be easily mistaken for natural stone.  They can look so much like marble and granite that even experts can be fooled.

The advantages of choosing porcelain are: 

1.)  Unlike natural stones, porcelain tiles are not porous and do not require sealing

2.)  Many of these tiles come in several sizes: 

~ usually they are available in a large 12"x24" size, which is perfect for countertops. 

This means less grout, and a modern large tile format;

~ 12"x12" tiles are convenient and easy to handle

So, how do we finish the edges of a tile countertop so it looks professional?

Answer:  Schluter Systems!

Schluter is a company that makes all of the trim pieces that you will ever need for tile.

Schluter Rondec Step

There are 2 variations of the "Rondec Step":  

One is a solid metal edging, with the metal of your choice: 

Chrome, Brushed Chrome, Satin Nickel, Brushed Nickel, Satin Copper, Satin Brass, Brushed Brass, Oil Rubbed Bronze.

The other choice is available in the same finish choices, but has a slot to insert the tile on the fascia part of the edging. You can use the same tile as the counter top, or choose a complementary tile. 

There are inside and outside corners available to make perfect corners.

So, weather you prefer a porcelain or a natural stone, a small tile or a large tile, the trim pieces are the most important parts of the whole look of the finished job.

http://www.schluter.com/