Natural stone, such as granite, marble, quartz, limestone, etc., has often been the choice of architects and homeowners alike. Natural stones are valued for their strength and aesthetics.
However, with changing times, granite tiles are gaining popularity and are set to slowly surpass the popularity of natural granite due to their easy cleaning and maintenance. This gives rise to a popular debate – granite vs. vitrified tiles, which is a better option?
Read on to know the differences between the two and weigh the pros and cons before making a choice.
We keep hearing about vitrified tiles, but what are vitrified tiles?
To put it simply, vitrified tiles are tiles manufactured using a mix of clay, quartz, feldspar, silica, and water. This mix is then pressed down into tiles and baked at high temperature. What sets them apart? Well, this process creates a vitreous surface and gives the tile body a compact and single mass – making these tiles hard with minimal pores.
Vitrified tiles are available in a variety of colours, sizes, designs, and finishes for you to choose from. This ensures that these tiles work with all kinds of colour and design schemes. These tiles are also easy to clean and do not require regular maintenance processes such as polishing or sealing.
What Are Vitrified Tiles?
Watch this video to know more about the process of manufacturing vitrified tiles.
Granite: What, why, and How?
Now that we have covered vitrified tiles, let us now have a closer look at granite.
Granite is a naturally occurring stone that is extracted from quarries for various purposes. It is an igneous rock that is made of feldspar, quartz, and mica. The ratio of the minerals changes significantly, providing granite with different textures, colours, and strengths. Granite is available in various naturally occuring colours such as speckled granite, green, grey, black, white, etc. As it is a naturally occurring stone, no two pieces of granite are alike.
While granite is largely resistant to scratches, it can still develop scratches and stains. Granite, as compared to vitrified tiles, is more porous. It also requires polishing at regular intervals to keep it looking shiny.
If you want the look and grandeur of granite with the added benefits of vitrified tiles, then Granalt Tiles can be the best option for you. Designed to mimic the natural elegance of granite, Granalt Tiles are vitrified tiles that come with all the benefits of vitrified tiles including a multitude of designs and colours, less maintenance, ease of cleaning, and a lot more!
Here are some of the places where you can use Granalt tiles to replace granite:
Some of the most prominent places where you can use Granalt Tiles include living rooms, bathrooms, bedrooms, hospitals, bathrooms, bars, restaurants, and lots more.
Granalt tiles can be used as kitchen, bathroom, bar, and other countertops for a rich and decadent look. For instance, here the dark tile with golden specs has been used as a tabletop for added elegance and has been balanced by the use of light grey tiles to uplift the dark countertop.
Granalt tiles can also be used as wall cladding for a variety of spaces and as an accent wall too. For instance, here these white tiles have been used as wall tiles to create a contrasting element with the darker floor tiles, giving the living room a dramatic look.
These stunning brown tiles can be used as floor tiles or even countertops for your kitchen. Thanks to their alluring brown colour, these tiles add a warm glow to any space they are added to, creating an inviting environment.
While vitrified tiles and granite share a lot of properties and features, if you want to enjoy the benefits of granite without damaging nature or without ripping a huge hole in your pocket, Orientbell Tiles’ Granalt Tiles are perhaps the best option for you.
Looking to give a new look to your residential or commercial space? Look no further than the Orientbell Tiles website. Not only can you shop online, but our easy-to-use tool Trialook also gives you the chance to try out the tiles in the space using just a photograph!
Mannika Mitra brings a wealth of experience to her role as Digital Content and Marketing Manager at Orientbell Tiles, having been associated with the company for the past 5 years. With a total of 12 years in the industry, Mannika holds an Arts degree from Delhi University and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication. Her journey has seen her excel as a digital producer at esteemed news agencies like ANI, NDTV, and Hindustan Times.
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