Q. Granite countertops are still very popular, and I love the look of natural stone. But I can’t afford the giant thick slabs of granite. I’ve seen the thinner, affordable granite tile ...

Q. Pieces of granite tile countertop edge at my kitchen sink have fallen off. None of the pieces of granite have been damaged or cracked. I need a simple fix to reinstall the tiles. Is there a way … ...

Pieces of granite tile countertop edge at my kitchen sink have fallen off. None of the pieces of granite have been damaged or cracked. I need a simple fix to reinstall the tiles. Is there a way to ...

Q: Granite tile looks as if it would be excellent for flooring or a wall treatment. Is granite tile a good choice for flooring or will it scratch easily? Can you make different designs with ...

Granite tiles are the strongest and resist stains but can be scratched in extreme circumstances. On the other end of the spectrum, ­marble tile is soft, so it stains and etches pretty easily.

The thick, one-piece granite slabs have the strength to span the open void spaces of the base cabinets. But when you use granite tiles, you have to construct a hidden countertop to support them.

Quartz or granite tiles are available at a lower cost than full-sized slabs. Just note that the range in style and quality is linked to a range in the overall cost of tile countertops.

Granite, tile. $5 - $15. Marble. $75 - $250. Quartz. $60. Butcher Block. $55. Concrete. $70. See More See Less. As you can see, granite countertops’ price per square foot varies dramatically.