Tile & Stone: Inspirational Articles - Page 7

Hardwood floors are looked at almost as a standard in modern designs, although many of today’s floors aren’t actually wood. Engineered hardwood (thin wood atop plywood), vinyl wood-look, laminate wood-look, and, of course, wood-look stone tiles, the actual wood doesn’t seem to be...

Most homeowners have, by now, heard of asbestos and its dangers. While understanding that asbestos is not something to take lightly or ignore, many people don’t understand what makes asbestos dangerous and exactly where in their home to find it. Today, we’ll look at the dangers of floor...

In our previous blog, we talked about the dangers of removing old floor tiles that could contain a percentage of asbestos; while often harmless, these floor tiles require extra care when removing to avoid health risks to everyone in the home. Today, we’ll talk about another dangerous...

Anytime you are going to install or reinstall flooring into a home, it is important that you first ready the subfloor it will be resting upon; obviously, for those reinstalling a floor, the old floor will need to be carefully removed before proceeding. There are number of things to check for before...

If you’re considering a kitchen renovation, make sure you put into place a plan that will guide you throughout the process. Without a cohesive plan, you could end up without a kitchen for months longer than you anticipated at the start. We know you’re itching to get started, but advise...

In our previous blog, we explored the need for home renovators to pull permits early and often and order their fixtures and finishes well before the deadline. Today, we’ll explore two new sets of kitchen renovations dos and don’ts from Transworld Tile, your home for Thousand Oaks and...

If you haven’t already, be sure to check out Parts 1 and 2 of this blog series, where we talk about some basic dos and don’ts surrounding your kitchen renovation, including scheduling, contracts, permits, and more; once you’re caught up, read on for the final installment, Part 3,...

In a recent blog post, we pointed out why and how wood-look stone floor tiles are superior to actual hardwood flooring. Today, we’ll help you to choose the wood-look stone that works best for the rooms you are re-imagining. There is a time and a place for every color and texture of wood-look...

Many of our customers opt for Mexican tumbled stone tile for interior and exterior applications in their home. Because of their rough, often porous, texture, they create a pleasant, non-slippery surface to walk on, even in wet rooms like kitchens and bathrooms. At Transworld Tile, we carry seven...

For those looking to bring an Old-World European look to their home, either to match the motif or accentuate a modernized look, Italian tumbled stone tile flooring is a fantastic option. In our previous blog, we went into detail about our Mexican tumbled stone; while similar, these two materials do...

Two things have become popular at once, and it makes for an odd set of choices for those looking to update their kitchen: White shaker cabinets and subway tile kitchen backsplashes. Now, this may not seem like the end of western civilization, but many worry about how well white on white will age....

In our previous blog, we outlined how you can incorporate color into your design while still using the subway tile you love; in it, we briefly mentioned the order in which you should pick your kitchen’s colors and accessories. Today, we’ll explain why you should pick your kitchen...