Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Granite Tile Countertops & Subway Tile Backsplash

We obviously we needed new countertops (I know I know, how could we not love those lovely green laminate counters??) So Adam was able to lay the new Absolute Black Granite tile countertops and the White Subway Tile back splash.

First he had to remove the old countertops and back splash. Then he had to cut out plywood to fit the counters for support. Next he cut the backer board to fit. Then he cut and laid the granite tile. The counters proved to be a lot easier and less time consuming then the back splash, but they both turned out beautiful. Due to us adding an additional light fixture and a garbage disposal in the next few days, he has not completed grouting the tile yet, but he will and pics will follow soon. Check out Tim the Tool Man's counter laying skills....

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4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Everything looks so good - we can't wait to come see the finished product sometime! Hope you both have a wonderful first anniversary Sunday - it doesn't seem possible it's already been a year.
Love you,
Karen, Shane, Livvy and Grace

Anonymous said...

Hi! I think it looks good! I plan on doing the same thing to a house we are in the process of buying. Please send me your finished pics, and I'd like to see how you did the edging! ( I plan to use a fancy wood trim & paint/poly on mine)Please email me at sschuster114@verizon.net THANKS!!

m @ random musings said...

nice choice of tile. The counter looks great!

I'm actually in the process of steeling myself for a similar project. Apparently, it's cheaper to install granite tile than hire out a laminate job.

Did the extra thickness affect the sink install? thanks,

Unknown said...

I'm feeling the lighter one. It brings out the brightness of the tile.

subway tile

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