The options you have for materials in your home are quite vast. You can choose different materials for the walls, counters, floors and more. One of the materials that more and more people are using in their home for counters, floors, backsplashes, showers, tub and fireplace surrounds are natural stone. The stone is a great…
Granite is a naturally occurring rock that is formed deep beneath the Earth’s crust over millions of years. It forms when lava cools under heavy pressure. Granite contains several minerals with quartz, mica, and feldspar being the three main components. The process that creates granite happens slowly over time. This slow cooling process from the…
There are lots of options that exist for floors in your home. Some people choose to have carpet in some areas of their home and hard floors in other spaces. The hard floor options include man-made tile, natural stone, concrete and hardwood. The beautiful option of a natural stone floor is a great addition to…
Every type of flooring requires a specific kind of care to stay looking nice and clean. If you grew up with carpet in your house you probably know that vacuuming it is the best way to take care of it. If you had porcelain tile in your home you know to clean it to keep…
At the time of installation, the tile and grout should be sealed, however, it is often overlooked, especially with DIY projects. Not only necessary at the time of installation, but the tile and grout need to be routinely sealed with fresh coats periodically. Usually, the tile and grout should be sealed at least once a…
