Category: Manatee

  • Large Format Porcelain Tile Grill Wall Installation

    I received a call from a customer in Bradenton, Florida who wanted to do tile on his lanai grill wall. The reason for this was his grill was leaving smoke stains on the stucco and there was also some splattering from grilling. He got the idea of doing tile to stop the splattering and grease…

  • Thin Stacked Stone Veneer In Florida

    We were referred to a customer in Sarasota, Florida by another client we did a thin stone veneer job for in the Tampa Bay area. They were looking to add some elegance to their recently built 5 year old home in a nice development. Some of the other homes already had a stone veneer but…

  • Making a Travertine Marble Niche Shelf

    In my last blog I showed how to make Carrara marble corner soap shelves and two niche shelves. In this blog I will explain how I made wide Travertine marble shelves for a custom niche in a shower. So let me get right to it. Some details about the job first before I get into…

  • Making a Carrara Marble Soap & Niche Shelf

    Recently here in Florida I have been asked to build more niche’s in showers these days then ever before. Not only is a niche a good way to get a little extra room in the shower it also adds a little bit of style to your newly tiled shower. A niche will give you some…

  • A Moldy Situation – Info on Mold

    * This safety article was sent to me and used with permission from a well respected tile contractor I know. With me being a Tile Contractor in Florida I know how bad mold is from seeing it in so many failed showers we replace here. This article has good info on it and I think…

  • What to look for when hiring a Tile Contractor in Tampa, Florida

    I have recently came across a lot of homeowners here in Florida only looking at the bottom dollar amount when hiring a flooring contractor. Would you rather spend $2000 and it may last a year, or spend $3500 and get a lifetime of enjoyment out of your purchase? You would be wise to do your…