Basketweave patterned porcelain floor in Fort Collins

by Roger

I recently finished up a large porcelain floor with a ‘basketweave’ pattern. The tile is Mannington Serengeti ‘Midnight Mist’ slate porcelain tile. The porcelain is incredible! It looks and feels almost exactly like real slate tile – without the maintenance headaches. Mannington’s Serengeti line has several different colors of porcelain that look and feel like [...]

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Slate Master Bathroom Installation in Erie

by Roger

A short time ago we completed a slate master bathroom in Erie, Colorado. The bathroom consisted of a new deck for a jacuzzi tub, slate floor, slate wainscot and shower. The slate consisted of gauged and honed material in a darker mixed earth colors with green overtones. Gauged stone means that it is cut to [...]

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Shower Upgrade Options

by Roger

When Building a custom shower there are many options available as upgrades that you may want to consider. We can fabricate and/or install all of the things listed here. If you have ever thought about getting any of them just go ahead and put it on the list. Create the shower you will be comfortable [...]

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Glass Block Installation in Fort Collins

by Roger

One of the services we offer our customers at Tile Art is glass block installation. We install glass block as aesthetic, exterior window, or structural wall applications. Glass blocks are available in several different sizes, styles, and even colors. The basic glass blocks are 8″ X 8″ but are available in several different sizes to [...]

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Unique Holiday Gift Idea – Glass Kitchen Backsplash

by Roger

This special has ended. You can view our current glass tile backsplash promotion here: Glass Kitchen Backsplash Tile Special   Looking for a unique gift this holiday season? How about a glass kitchen backsplash? You can purchase a complete kitchen backsplash as a gift and we will schedule the installation at the recipient’s convenience. Our [...]

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Kerdi Ceramic Tile Shower Installation – Video

by Roger

Just a quick little video progression of a ceramic tile installation we completed recently. This was a kerdi shower with ceramic tiles installed in a subway or running bond pattern. There are also a couple of diamond inserts placed in the shower and it was all tied in with the tile on and around the [...]

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Hard Surface Countertop options

by Roger

My last blog post mentioned the recent Staron vanity countertops we installed in Fort Collins. I have received a couple of emails requesting more information about this product so I’ve decided to write up a quick post regarding the Staron as well as a couple of like options. Staron is a hard-surface product used for [...]

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Glass Vanity Backsplash in Fort Collins

by Roger

Just some quick photos of a glass mosaic vanity backsplash I’ve recently completed in Fort Collins. The countertops were initially tiled with small 6 x 6 tile which we removed and installed Staron brand hard surface vanity countertops in their place. Staron is nearly identical to Corian countertops and are just as durable. They can [...]

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Ceramic Kerdi Shower Tile Installation in Fort Collins

by Roger

I just finished up a complete Kerdi shower installation in Fort Collins, CO. The homeowner initially called me due to some swelling around the end of the tub along the shower wall. Upon further inspection we discovered that  area (the half-wall) was not properly waterproofed and the moisture migrating behind the tile started to soak [...]

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Construction Economics – Houses Make Great Homes

by Roger

With the recent economic situation people have begun a major shift in their mindset about home ownership. Where there was once a large ‘fix-and-flip’ mentality there is now a growing realization that houses actually make great homes! Rather than viewing property as a short-term investment people are beginning to seek out viable long-term upgrade projects [...]

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How to pick the perfect grout

by Roger

One of the key things that can make or break an installation is choosing the correct grout color. Grout can blend into the grout lines, enhance the grout lines, make the tile darker or lighter along with a number of other things that can affect the overall look of your tile installation. Rather than simply [...]

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