Tile vs Granite Bathroom Countertops

Choosing between tile and granite bathroom countertops can be difficult if you are not sure what you want. Both surfaces will present you with some unique benefits and drawbacks. Here are a few things to consider before you choose between tile and granite for your bathroom countertop.

Tile

With a tile countertop in the bathroom, you will be able to achieve a number of different looks. You could do a pattern or a diagonal lay to bring in another design element. You can use a number of different sizes and colors as well. While it looks good, you will have to worry about maintaining the tile. You will need to keep the grout lines clean and periodically seal them to keep them from staining. 

Granite

Granite creates a beautiful surface for a bathroom countertop. With a granite countertop, you are getting a nice, solid surface to work with. There will be no grout lines or anything of that sort to worry about. Therefore, cleaning will probably be a little easier with this surface. However, with granite, you should seal it periodically to get the best results as well. Of the two surfaces, granite is also going to be more expensive in most cases.