Tile & Stone: Inspirational Articles - Page 8

For most people, home improvements are a more gradual thing then the major renovations we see on TV. If you’re looking to add some value and livability into an outdated bathroom, we have a few really simple tips that can make all difference on your bathroom’s appeal and value.MAKING...

Depending on where you look for your kitchen flooring elements, you may be told a number of conflicting statements. Some manufacturers, dealers, and salespeople recommend you only go with a ceramic kitchen floor tile, while others may be more apt to recommend an engineered hardwood, or even...

If you’re looking to upgrade your bathroom, be prepared for a number of tough style choices. Even those that have a pretty good idea of how they want their future oasis to look can struggle with the wide array of choices for options, features, and styles. Today, we’ll help in selecting...

If, like so many homeowners, you’re considering hardwood flooring in your home, then you need to be very careful to avoid a very costly mistake that can lead to a re-do (often entirely at your expense) of your flooring.AVOIDING THE COMMON HARDWOOD HORRORSWith an average cost ranging...

Depending on how familiar you are with tiny houses and urban Asian living, you may or may not have heard about wet baths. The term means almost exactly what it sounds like, but still, many people find it difficult to grasp when or how to properly use these efficient spaces to transform their living...

If you’ve taken on the (often daunting) task of renovating a bathroom in your home, then you’re going to have plenty of hurdles to overcome and decisions to make. If you’re stuck on how to pick some of the key fixtures and features that will adorn your new bathroom, maybe we can...

If you’re in the midst of a kitchen remodel, it could be tempting to have everything done at the last delivery date, but today we’ll make a compelling case as to why you should save your kitchen backsplash tile installation for last.WHY KITCHEN TILE BACKSPLASH IS BEST LEFT FOR...

In our previous blog, we shared a thorough review of the timeline your kitchen renovation will likely adhere to and where backsplash tile fit into that. Today, we’ll share with you similar information about your floor tile, although there is a bit more wiggle room when it comes to your...

If you’re looking for tiles for your home, you’ll need to visit a tile store near you, which can be a surprisingly overwhelming experience. If you want to find the best selection, price, and experience, then you need to go in with a plan of attack. For those in the San Fernando Valley,...

One of the most common questions we’ve received in the past few years has also been a largely uncommon one for most of our 30 plus years serving the San Fernando Valley with floor tiles:“Which floor tiles are best for a white kitchen?”So, of course, we’ve gotten very good...

In today’s blog, we’ll cover something that may seem obvious to many, but still warrants talking about: Why carpeting has no place in a kitchen. You may be cringing right now, but if you’ve ever wondered about what this would look (or smell) like, then read on for why a couple of...

When we think of bathroom tiles, especially around the shower and toilet, we rarely imagine them without the potential for mold and mildew growth. These pesky, dangerous substances seem to pop up wherever there is wet and leave you with few options for removal. Today, we’ll teach you the way...