Mosaics and Tile

Since you are going to park your car, the tiles in this space should be able to bear the load of your vehicle. Apart from that, the tile flooring should be able to avoid stains caused by dirt brought in by the tires and different types of oils spilled from the automobile. This blog offers useful tips for selecting the right tile material for your garage or car park – Plan the floor thoughtfully. This is not just another flooring of your home. You have to build it to hold your heavy vehicle. Plan the slop, drainage, friction, lights, and edges accordingly. Choose tiles that are strongest or hardest. Never compromise on that. Check the MoH and thickness rating of the tile before buying. This very step can save you from choosing wrong material. You could also discuss your requirement with your supplier. Tell them your purpose and about your vehicle and the expected traffic in your garage. You should also reveal whether your parking will be on ground or underground. Based on that, they...

Bathroom in modern homes is a small space. But that does not mean you have to pay less attention on its design and functionality. A large number of people pick just any tile material or accessory for their bathroom without realizing if it is actually a thing for their bathroom. In this blog, we talk about some of the common mistakes to avoid while buying tiling material for your bathroom floor – The Right Material – Wood, no matter how expensive it is, never makes an ideal, long-lasting choice for bathroom flooring. Authentic wood floor can receive potential damage when it is exposed to water, oil, and soap spills on a daily basis. As a solution, you should choose wood look flooring, which is available in ceramic, porcelain, and vinyl. These materials are also available in stone look or effect and solid colors, which you can choose based on your design preferences. The Right Finish – Each tile – whether natural stone or ceramic – comes with a surface finish. Surface finish ...

If you are a building a water resort, a hotel, or a vacation home, there is no way you can avoid having a swimming pool on your property! You’ll see, people who are on a vacation will spend much of their time in or around pool, if it is the right weather. So, as a forward-looking businessman, you will need to make sure – (i) Your pool is beautiful (ii) The water is clean and hygienic (iii) Pool deck is clean, free from dirt, and non-slippery (iv)The whole structure of pool and poolside is strong enough to withstand the peak of traffic Apparently, you will need the best quality material to build a clean, hygienic, and durable pool on your property. And when we say that, we intend to bring your attention toward the right tile material. The Best tile for Your Pool Your pool structure should be able to withstand splashes of water, maintain slip resistance, and avoid water- and moisture-damage. That means, your pool tiles should be water resistant and slip resistant – both a...

Cobblestone is a popular natural stone used for creating pavers in outdoors. Cobblestone pavers are laid in residential, commercial, and industrial environment. It also used for pavement roads, streets, and sidewalks. It is a rock-solid material with lifelong durability and look. In fact as it ages, its look enhances and turns more appealing. In this blog, we talk about some of the upsides and downsides of building cobblestone pavers. The aim is to help you decide if it would be the right choice for your project –  Advantages of Cobblestone Pavers  Highly Durable –  Cobblestone pavers literally never get damage until done on purpose. Heavy rain, storm, snowfall, and frost do not affect the strength of the stone. Old World Look –  If you want to achieve a classic look and feel in your yard or landscaping, there is no better stone than cobblestone. It comes in random and imperfect square-shaped stone pieces, giving your space the highly desired traditional look from th...

Stone walls make a breathtaking appeal in outdoors. They help you create a rustic, close to nature, and durable setting in your landscape. If you are planning to build a stone wall, you must be looking for rock-solid stones and other essentials to finish this job.  As the first and foremost step, you should decide which type of installation would be easier and better for your unique project – dry laid or with mortar. Dry laid stone wall does not require any mortar for installation. On the other hand, if you want to build stone wall with mortar, you will need to apply each stone with thin set. Both the types of wall serve different purposes. Dry wall can be rebuilt using the same stone and is easier to maintain, while mortar wall is easier to install and if you plan to rebuilt it, you cannot use the same stones.  This blog offers useful tips on choosing stones for your stone wall –  Sandstone, limestone, slate, travertine, and granite are some of the common stones you can ...