Those looking for granite sink countertops could be able to find the material at a cost-effective price, one expert has suggested. Maryann Severn, decorator and owner of her own interior design company, recommended granite tiles for those who are finding it difficult to afford a full make-over, the Killeen Daily Herald reports. She remarked Apply 12-inch granite tiles and grout it in the same color. Dark colours look best, adding that it will look solid when viewed from above. According to the news source, other alternatives to granite include laminate surfaces or painting an old countertop to make it appear fresh and new. Readers were advised that painted surfaces are not as durable as other materials and so care should be taken not to scratch it. Earlier this month, writer for Examiner.com Nancy Baldwin commented that natural stone countertops are the most fashionable - including granite, marble and limestone.