The installation and care of your ceramic tiles. Dos One of the most important keys to getting ready to tile is measuring! You want to make sure you measure the room accurately. Having extra tiles on hand is always good in case one breaks while installing or down the road, but to stay on budget ordering the correct amount of tiles will save you! When measuring for floor tile the rule is: Length x Width + Waste = Amount Needed Put into [...]
While it’s not only stunning to look at, glass tile has a lot of other features as well. Glass tile is a very low maintenance choice for a backsplash or feature wall as it is durable, easy to clean, and does not stain. There is a variety of stunning glass tile choices from Olympia Tile which we will go through here! Cristalla Series Coming in three finishes; glossy, matte, and blended, this series also offers a variety of colors from white, to [...]
Ceramic tile is best used for residential tiling projects, and if installed properly it can last a lifetime. This product can also be used for light traffic commercial spaces. Some great benefits of ceramic tile are that they are scratch resistant, easy to clean, and won’t fade from exposure to the sun. Ceramic tile is great for an entryway, mudroom, or laundry room! Glass Tile Our glass tile products are great for backsplashes, feature walls, accents, [...]
Enviro clean is a locally owned business and they specialty is care for your grout and tile. They have a cleaning product called “Green Clean” that requires very little maintenance to use. You just need to add water, mop up the dirtied area, then dry with a clean cloth! It can also be used on almost anything, including; tile, grout, ceramic, natural stone, and granite, to name a few. Enviro Clean also offers a few services: [...]
Ames Tile’s breakthrough porcelain tile series, 3D Durastone, are large, unglazed porcelain tiles with continuous 3D patterns. In May 2014, these tiles won the award for Best Manufacturer/Wholesaler Tile Product from the Australian Tile Council. These unique tiles are very durable and are suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. When installed, they can last up to 50 years! Here are more features of this great product: Low Maintenance Stain Resistant Fade Resistant Hypoallergenic Resistant to fungus Eco-friendly Odour Resistant Huge 12” x [...]
Common natural stone flooring includes slate, marble, limestone, travertine, and granite, each of which has slightly different properties. These properties need to be considered when choosing stone and where in your home you plan on installing it. Things like: Absorption rating Grade Coefficient of friction Indoor and outdoor rating Oxidization Let’s say you plan on installing some stone in your bathroom. You would want to use a stone that has a vitreous, or impervious, absorption rating. [...]
There are a variety of reasons for putting tile on your deck that can be beneficial, and here are a few! EASE You can get interlocking deck tiles, which are super easy to install, as well as no staining or painting required. Not only will it be easy to install but there is very minimum work required for upkeep! STYLE There is a variety of colors, designs, and finishes to chose from. You can get the exact look you [...]
Here are some of the latest tile trends: Fish Tile Fish scale tile, also known as mermaid tail – how fun! A fun, bright way to add a splash of colour into any bathroom. Textured, Natural Stone Adds a certain kind of warmth and cozy to your bathroom. Arabesque Tile Maybe you need an elegant guest bathroom, or even for your en-suite. This is the way to go! Floors [...]
What's New in Store for 2018. Choosing Colours In the year to come dark colours are going to become very popular, especially black. Black gives the look of luxury, but you need to make sure to contrast it with light tones. Patterned Tiles This is a trend that isn’t going anywhere. You can really do a patterned tile anywhere in your home; a backsplash, flooring, in your bathroom – lots of options! Reclaimed Wood Another [...]
This Spring we are featuring some of the C&S Tile products: Agata Series This beautiful series comes in 8″x8″ tiles, and four different colours to choose from, also leaving options on how you want it to look in your home. Chromium Series Also comes in 8″x8″ tiles, and two different colours; blue and white. Check out C&S for more information. Doing a tile pattern can dramatically change and enhance any room. A Straight Lay Tile Pattern This layout [...]
