Granite Tile Saw Blades Introduction

Granite tile saw blades are ideal for cutting granite slabs or tiles.
Compared to marble, these days, granite is finding a wider acceptance for flooring and countertops because of its hardness and economical prices.

Its availability in abundance and speedier cutting by using granite tile saw blades, further helps its popularity.

Granite is compounded of four minerals: quartz, feldspar, mica, and hornblende. The natural variations of these minerals impart granite its different natural colors and patterns.

Available architectural and archeological evidences suggest it was being used for building columns, jambs, and wall or floor veneer even around 26B.C. Red Pyramids of Egypt are a testimony to that.

Granite tiles are a common sight at public places like hotel lobbies, washrooms, kitchen countertops and shopping malls. A wide variety of colors and patterns have made it a favorite of architects for designing aesthetic interiors. Polished granite is desired for countertops due to its sturdiness and attractive polished look.

Because of the hardness and cost, cutting of tiles need a careful and skilled handling.

The process of cutting the edges to the needed size involves the application of masonry or a tile saw. Nevertheless, easy availability of granite blade in a wide variety of specifications helps to speed-up the cutting process.

For cutting precious tiles, a wet tile saw prevents breakages and losses. Latest models of tile saws are equipped with all the gears and accessories to attain accurate cuts of different types with much ease.