Tile & Stone: Inspirational Articles - Page 6

Slate flooring creates an air of magnificence that is rarely matched by other flooring type, and it can last an incredibly long time when properly installed and cared for. Because of its impossibly high level of water resistance, fire resistance, and overall longevity, slate has long been a coveted...

If you’re hoping to save some money on your home improvement projects, then you’ve undoubtedly been looking into some DIY elements you can take on in your project; one such area is the kitchen tile backsplash. Homeowners are attracted to the idea of installing their own tile backsplash...

If you were to find an original early 1900s Victorian-style home, likely somewhere on the East Coast, it would almost undoubtedly have porcelain bathroom tile; interestingly, that may be one of the only elements that has not only stood the test of time without significant wear, but also one of the...

Contemporary style is all about clean lines. This is perhaps most clearly defined by the pointed architecture of the staple “fully contemporary” home, equipped with a single angled aluminum roof and nothing but cleanly angled lines. Less dramatic examples can be found inside more...

The appeal of peel-and-stick kitchen backsplash tile is easy to see: Convenience and price. These benefits are unfortunately overshadowed by the potential difficulties you could encounter and the many other pitfalls that you may fall into long after installation. This may come as no surprise, but...

An often overlooked use for floor tiles is on tabletops. In fact, there are actually a great many reasons (or excuses) to commit floor tiles to the usage of an indoor or outdoor table. Some of the best uses we’ve seen our Thousand Oaks customers find for floor tiles as tabletops...

Many of our San Fernando customers struggle with a similar problem when choosing from our selection of floor tiles: Color. People always seem to have a great idea of their budget, a good idea of the material they’re looking for, and next-to-no idea what coloration they are looking for in...

We see people in the store all the time with little or no idea as to how to calculate how much kitchen backsplash tile they will need to complete their project. Calculating the exact amount is vital for ensuring that you not only have enough, but also don’t spend more than you have to on...

Thousand Oaks is home to some unique kitchen backsplashes; some of these are breathtaking, imaginative designs that challenge convention or fit a kitchen’s style perfectly while others are uniquely dated and unappealing. If you’re sick of looking at your tired backsplash and want to DIY...

One incredible trend that is forming in bathroom tiles style is the use of geometric patterns that challenge our current ideas for shape, color, and texture of walls, showers, and even floors. We’re loving this new trend, as it uses tiles’ ability to hold color to the fullest. Find out...

If you’re looking to decorate or redo a smaller kitchen, which is all too common in the Thousand Oaks area, don’t feel like you are left with no option other than a major structural renovation. You may be able to keep your smaller kitchen exactly as it is, all while still enjoying the...

Few people can tell the difference between a ceramic or a porcelain tile, largely because very few people actually know or understand the differences between the two. If you’re considering a ceramic tile for your home, and want to know if you should spring for the porcelain instead, then...