Category: Osceola

  • 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…

  • Recycled Glass Tile Backsplash Installation

    With glass tile becoming more popular the use of it in bathrooms, pools and on back splashes I have seen quite an increase of installations over the years here in Tampa, Florida. Glass tile is pretty much endless in colors, sizes and shapes. There is a wide variety of glass tile finishes to choose from…

  • Travertine Backsplash – Wesley Chapel, Florida

    With the elegant look of travertine tile back splashes I really don’t think the love for them will die down anytime soon. The only thing that I see replacing them in the future is glass tile, but it is considerably more costly and very temperamental to install. Glass tile takes a very good tile installer…

  • 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…

  • How to Cut Glass Tile

    Installing glass tile can be tricky, but cutting it can be even trickier. People are always asking how to cut small glass tile without chipping it, cracking it, having the pieces fall into the wet saw trays groove or having it shoot out of their fingers when they cut it. From over the years of…

  • 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…

  • Grout and Sealers for Tile………

    since we are a Ceramic, Quarry, Saltillo, Porcelain & Travertine Tile Contractor in Florida these questions come up to us a lot from Homeowners, Builders, Architects & Customers. I hope this will explain to you some of the differences. Grout: Grout for ceramic tile is a cement-based bonding material used for filling joints between tiles.…

  • Welcome To Ceramictec’s Blog

    This informational portal is to provide a informative flooring tips for Florida homeowners interested in “Quality Tile Installations”. We also strive to help homeowners explore the many options available in flooring by featuring quality products from only the best manufacturers. Remember Do-It-Yourself can sometimes be more trouble than it’s worth, always consult a professional flooring…

  • 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…