Granite is nearly always massive, hard and tough, and it is for this reason it has gained widespread use as a construction stone. It has been extensively used as a dimension stone in flooring tiles in public and commercial buildings and monuments; polished granite has been a popular choice for kitchen countertops due to its high durability and aesthetic qualities. The granite tiles can be used effectively on walls and floors in either a seamless tiled format by themselves, or alternatively mixed in with other materials or stones,