Calif. Tile Improvements

Porcelain vs. Ceramic Tile: Do You Know the Difference?

What is the difference between porcelain and ceramic tile? If you have long wondered about this, you will finally know.

How to Tell The Difference Between Porcelain and Ceramic Tiles

Before you buy tile for your tiling project, it's important to know the difference between porcelain and ceramic tiles. Be aware that they are both made from a mixture of clays and other materials, then kiln-fired to approximately 1400...

What to Plant Under Black Walnut Trees

Plastic Age: How it’s reshaping rocks, oceans and life

The ultimate fate of waste plastic is hazy – but we know future geologists will find traces of a fleeting era written in the stones. Welcome to the Plasticene

Why There Are Diamonds on Tape Measures

In a perfect world, you could use the red marks to identify the placement of the studs. To locate a center between the studs, simply find the black diamond.

9 Surprising Ways to Boost Your Home's Value

Real estate experts offer insight on how to maximize the value of your house and make it more attractive to potential buyers.

Which Tile to Choose

Are you looking to buy flooring for your home? It can be a daunting task to choose what the best flooring type is when you have so many choices.

Ideas for Marble Tile Floor Patterns

When investing in a luxurious, high-end finish such a marble tile, it’s worth taking your time to pick a tile floor pattern you’ll like for years to come. Survey your home’s current decor scheme to determine which marble tile floor pattern would best suit your style. For example, smooth, white surfaces with clean ...

Want to Use Marble Tiles at Home? Read This First!

Marble is a versatile and beautiful stone that can add elegant style to any room in your house. But is it perfect for your budget and needs? Get to know the answers below. What is marble? Marble is a very popular natural stone that is quarried and cut into slabs and tiles for a variety […]

Contractor Tips: How to Install Tile

Before you pick up a single tile, pull from these tips for expert results

Can I Install Ceramic Tile Myself? Part I

When installing ceramic tile in your bathroom or kitchen, the first thing to do is to carefully pre-plan the entire job before laying the first tile. When I start

How To Hire A Tile Contractor

So, you’ve found yourself in need of a tiling job. It can be pretty easy to find a tiler, but it’s a little trickier to find someone you can guarantee will get the job done well. This is where a tile contractor comes in. Whether your bathroom floor needs to be redone, or you are remodeling your kitc

Finding a Contractor for Your Hallway Tile Pattern

You have made the decision to use tile in your hallway. It's a good choice. It won't show high traffic marks, is easy to clean, and comes in so many different styles of shapes and patterns every taste can be satisfied.

Marble Cleaning: Do's & Don'ts Guide To Marble Maintenance

Marble Cleaning Do's & Don'ts guide to cleaning marble the right way. Avoid damage and repair costs with these proven, easy marble maintenance tips

The Hottest Trends in Tile

If you’re thinking of renovating your home, try incorporating some of these versatile and innovative tile trends.

Choosing Tile: Tips & Tricks

When designing a new space there are so many things to consider. Avalon Flooring offers tile tips and tricks for choosing tile for your next project.

Marble Flooring Pros and Cons

Explore all of the various pros and cons you need to know about having marble flowering in your home.

Choosing a tile, not as easy as you think or is it?? (Tile Sensations)

No doubt if you are in the market for new tile you have spent numerous hours on Houzz and Pinterest. You likely have a style in mind, you may have even seen the tile of your dreams. Often, when client

What Tile Looks Good With Cherry Cabinets

Cherry cabinets are one of the most versatile wood colors to work with when decorating kitchens or bathrooms with matching tile and accessories. The warm undertones of red in cherry wood go well with traditional, contemporary or even vintage decorating, and tile materials include ceramic, natural stone, glass mosaic ...