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A granite-tile countertop can give your kitchen a high-dollar look.

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Time for DIY network, to increase your sweat equity IQ. Amy Matthews: A granite tile counter top can give your kitchen a high dollar look without the high price tag. Here's what you need to know when installing a new counter top. A layer of plywood topped with cement backer board creates a sturdy base. Dry fitting your tiles insures a professional layout every time. Female Speaker: A quarter inch notch trowel is used to spread even coats of fix sand. Amy Matthews: Just make sure your trowel is still angled. Female Speaker: Then the tiles are put into position, with spacers to leave the room for the grout. The grout is applied with a rubber float. After a day or two of curing, you've got a rock solid counter top. Amy Matthews: If a granite slab is too pricey for your budget, try granite tiles. You can save a few thousand dollars and still get the look of natural stone. I am Amy Matthews from DIY network, sweat equity. To increase your sweat equity IQ 24/7 at diynetwork.com.