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Granite Flooring: Pros and Cons [Updated]

June 22, 2020
Have you been thinking about upgrading your current floor to one that uses granite tiling? If so, then you probably want to know more about granite flooring advantages and disadvantages. After all, you can’t make an informed decision until you’ve learned about the pros and cons of granite tile.
 

How is Granite Tile Made?

When people talk about granite flooring, they’re usually talking about granite tile. Granite tile is made by processing igneous (volcanic) rock until it has smooth surfaces. The smoothing process can also bring out hidden beauty in the rock. Beauty is just one of the benefits that you can get from granite flooring tiles, though.
 

At Express Flooring, we’ve talked to a lot of our customers about their experiences with granite flooring tiles and granite tile countertops. We think those conversations, and our own experiences, make us the kind of authority that you need before you choose tile for your home or office.

Continue reading to decide whether granite tile is a good option for your floor.
 

Pro: Granite Is Exceptionally Durable

Granite’s exceptional durability makes it an excellent option. Durability is one of the reasons that people choose granite tile countertops. With granite, you don’t have to worry about damaging the countertop with knives or cookware.

The same durability makes granite flooring tiles useful. We’ve seen granite tiles outlast tiles made from other popular materials. If you want longevity, then granite is a good choice for your home or office.
 

Pro: Granite Makes a Great Option for Wet Areas

People often choose tile for the wet areas in their homes. With granite tile, you don’t have to worry about moisture damaging your subfloor. Granite tile creates a surface that’s practically impenetrable to liquids.

Even standing liquid won’t harm your floor. Of course, it’s always a good idea to wipe up standing liquids to prevent slips and falls. A polished granite surface can get quite slippery when wet.
 

Pro: Granite Tile Is a Hypoallergenic Flooring Option

Does someone in your family have allergies or asthma? Granite tile flooring could reduce their symptoms. As long as you clean your granite flooring regularly, you can reduce the amount of allergens present in your home.
 

The positive effects can actually do much more than reduce the number of times that you have a runny nose or scratchy throat. The EPA identifies poor indoor air quality as a serious health concern. The long-term effects of living in a home with poor indoor air quality include increased risks of cancer, respiratory diseases, and heart problems.

We recommend sweeping your granite tile flooring every few days to remove pet dander, dust, dirt, and other common allergens. You can make your granite floors even more beneficial by mopping them about once per week.
 

Pro: Granite Comes in Many Styles

Express Flooring customers often want tile flooring that matches their homes’ existing décor. That means choosing tiles that come in specific colors and styles.

Granite comes in a wide range of colors and patterns because it’s made during natural volcanic processes that include a variety of minerals and temperatures. The most common colors include white, black, beige, brown, blue, and red.
 

Having access to so many types of granite flooring tiles and granite tile countertops gives you the opportunity to choose an option that matches your taste preferences and existing décor.
 

Can You Use Granite on the Floor?

Granite tiles are an excellent option for most floors. Before you have new tiles installed, though, you should have a professional inspect your floor to make sure it can withstand granite’s weight.

Granite is a heavy material that some floors cannot support. A square foot granite tile with a .75-inch depth weighs about 12.8 pounds. A slab measuring 1.25 inches deep weighs about 18 pounds.
 

If you have a 300-square foot kitchen, then the floor will need to support at least 3,840 pounds of granite. That’s a considerable burden that some homes, especially older homes, cannot tolerate.

Since Express Flooring brings samples to your home, we can help you decide whether granite is appropriate for your floors. In most cases, granite tile will work well. If your floor cannot support the weight, then we will help you find a similar tile made from lighter materials.

Still, it’s never a bad idea to have a home inspector look at your floor before you have granite tiles installed.
 

Con: Granite Tiles Are Somewhat Difficult to Install

Granite’s weight makes it somewhat difficult to install. Imagine carrying nearly 4,000 pounds of tile by yourself. For many people, it’s an impossible task.

Luckily, you don’t have to worry about the difficulty of installing granite flooring tiles. We offer professional installation services to make sure the job gets done perfectly. You may even qualify for a tile installation at a reduced price. Check the offers on our website to see if we currently offer tile installation discounts.
 
 

Con: Granite Tile Maintenance May Require Expert Services

Some people find that granite is difficult to clean and maintain. It doesn’t help that websites offer a lot of contradictory advice about caring for granite floors and countertops.

Of course, you can always schedule granite floor cleaning services from Express Flooring. We’ll send a team of professionals who have plenty of experience cleaning granite and other types of tile.

 

When our customers consider granite flooring advantages and disadvantages, they often decide that the pros outweigh the cons. As long as you don’t mind a difficult installation process and regular maintenance, granite flooring tiles can make an excellent addition to your home or office.