One of the key things that can make or break an installation is the 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 holding up…
We recently completed a small hall bathroom shower in Fort Collins. The shower was the typical 6×6 builder’s grade ceramic tile, although this one did have a bit of a design to it with a row diagonally and a frame around it. The bathroom has a window in the middle of the shower (which can…
I recently finished up a kitchen remodel in Fort Collins. We replaced the outdated (1960’s!) laminate countertops with granite tile, added a glass backsplash, new sink and fixtures, stove, hood and dishwasher. We began by completely removing the old countertops and rebuilding with new solid plywood substrates. Over the plywood we added Schluter Ditra and…
I recently completed a porcelain kitchen floor in Fort Collins. The tile is 12 x 24 inch ‘bronze wood’ porcelain tile in a running bond, or ‘brick’ pattern. The homeowner chose this particular tile to match the dark cabinets they had installed in their home. Large format tiles such as these are becoming a very…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Are you tired of the plain, boring drywall or one row of tile backsplash in your kitchen? Purchase your tiled kitchen backsplash between now and the end of June and get a brand new ceramic or porcelain tiled kitchen backsplash for one low price! We will transform your kitchen from a standard builder’s grade drywall…
