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Add Value To Your Home with a Bathroom Renovation

While there are many projects that you can do to add value to your home and increase its resale value, no other project offers more value for the money than remodeling your bathroom.

Whether you plan to stay in your home or sell it in five weeks, five months or five years, a bathroom renovation will add great value to your home.

Adding marble, ceramic, or glass tiles can dramatically change the face of your bathroom.  With the many versatile design options available today, you can make a stunning change with just a very small investment.

Bathroom Upgrades Are Worth Every Dime

Adding a Jacuzzi tub, Steam Shower, or Walk-in Shower are luxurious improvements that you can make that will turn your bathroom into a spa-like atmosphere.   Adding this element of elegance and opulence may not be as expensive or difficult as you may think.  New marble, porcelain, and ceramic tiles can add a touch of elegance and charm to any room.  Heated floors is also a great touch for a bathroom upgrade.

A steam shower or walk-in shower can greatly enhance the beauty of the bathroom and the value of the home. There are a number of beautiful shower designs, different shapes and sizes, that can add a distinctive “wow” factor to your new bathroom retreat.

Natural Stone Backsplash installed by Carolina Tile and Stoneworks

Kitchen BackSplash:  Design and Character for a Necessity

Kitchen backsplashes are more than simple tiles placed on a wall.  They offer several characteristics to your kitchen, including character and design features.  Additionally, they serve as a much needed layer of protection between your work surface and the kitchen walls.  While having the right kitchen backsplash is important, you don’t have to sacrifice style.

When choosing kitchen backsplashes, consider the material you’ll use first.

Ceramic tile is the most common type of backsplash installation you’ll find.  Other material available includes granite, travertine and even marble.  Marble and tile installers may help you choose the right material based on your budget, the space and your style tastes.  A variety of colors are available.

Glass kitchen tiles are an excellent choice because they are attractive.  They also are very easy to maintain and keep clean.  You are not limited by style, color or design with ceramic tiles, though.  When you install a kitchen backsplash, you’ll choose the right layout, colors, and features that work best in the area.  Marble and other materials are just as flexible with color options, but they need to be maintained, and are often much higher priced than ceramic tiles.

The benefits of ceramic tile for a kitchen backsplash are many including reducing the allergies and quality of the air and being highly durable.  For glass, it’s easy to keep clean and sanitary, and is resistant to stain.  Marble and other materials for a back splash in the kitchen are highly valuable, and with care will provide long term aesthetic appeal.

Choose the right kitchen backsplashes for your kitchen with the help of a professional tile installer.

Marble Shower

Marble Showers Exude Elegance

The installation of marble showers in any home will greatly improve the impression of that home.  It will increase the value of the space and help to define the character and   style of the space.  When looking for options in marble showers, consider the style you like.  This could be in color choices or intricate pattern designs.  There are a good number of options to choose from available to you.

Marble and tile installers take all the worry out of the process of getting your tiling done.  First, meet with them to determine the style, color and overall budget you have.  Talk about the patterns you’ve seen and liked.  Then, allow them to design the perfect marble showers for your home.  This reduces the amount of design frustration you’ll have, but also gives you the flexibility to look at all products available to you.

As you consider the benefits of using marble in your bathroom remodeling project, consider custom designed marble showers.  Hire a professional marble tile installer to do the design work for you, which will give you more options and a professional level finish.  Also, many contractors have contacts to help you get the best pricing available on the marble.

Marble showers are highly durable.  Like ceramic tile, marble showers are able to withstand countless uses.  Additionally, they are easily maintained, again, much like ceramic tile is.  With a marble shower in your home, you may find taking a shower very enticing.  Yet, as alluring as they are, marble showers are practical because they are so durable and long lasting.

Granite

Thinking About Granite?

Walk into any new home and the countertops in their kitchen are granite.  Its likely because granite has become one of the most stylish choices for a home today.  You don’t have to use granite, but the benefits of doing so are many.  Before you call an installer for granite in your home, know a bit about this material.  Learn how it will work in your home.

Granite is a natural stone that is readily durable and strong.  Of course, it may also be one of the best in terms of beauty.  You’ll have plenty of options because each piece of granite is unique.  It is one of the oldest stones you’ll find available to you, and gives any space that luxurious feel.  Some types of granite are striking and very attention drawing.  Others are subdued and help to blend well in a softer kitchen design, for example.

Granite is affordable when compared to other natural stone products like marble.  It also is easier to maintain than marble is as it doesn’t etch as easily.  There are fewer things you’ll need to do to keep it looking good, too.  Throwing your keys on it, moving appliances on it or otherwise abusing the granite won’t really hurt it.

Using granite for your kitchen renovation or bathroom renovation is a good choice.  It will add class and value to any space.  Do have it professionally installed.  Granite installation is not expensive, but it is highly beneficial to insuring no problems are found in the materials.

Carolina Tile & Stoneworks

Tile and Stone Crafters

Welcome to the home page of Carolina Tile and Stoneworks.  If you are wanting to renovate your kitchen or if your bathroom could use a facelift, then you are in the right place.

The marble and tile crafters of Carolina Tile & Stoneworks have been beautifying homes in the Triangle since the 1990s. Our marble and tile installers specialize in the design and installation of stone and tile for residential applications utilizing:

Marble, Travertine, Limestone, Granite, Porcelain, Glass Tile, Blue Stone, Ceramic and other natural stone

» Some of these applications include

Marble Floors, Marble Showers, Tile Showers, Backsplashes, Tub Surrounds, Countertops, Steam Rooms, Wainscoting, Chimneys, Fireplace Surrounds, Steps, Walks, & Patios

Trusting in the marble and tile installers you hire is important.  Quality contractors will have your project looking fantastic and better than you planned it to look.  For your next kitchen renovation or bathroom renovation, count on these professionals.

The professionals at Carolina Tile and Stoneworks are tile and marble Installers in the Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Apex, Chapel Hill and greater Triangle Area of North Carolina

Marble Floors:  Adding Elegance and Value

Marble floors make a statement to anyone that sees them.  Although marble has been used for hundreds of years in flooring, today’s products are unique in their design.  Not only are there more options when it comes to marble floors today, but it is also one of the best ways to add value to a home.  Yet, the most important thing you can do when choosing marble flooring is to look for the highest quality marble installer.  The installation process can be difficult and may not always work for the weekend warrior.

Marble floors are excellent choices for various areas of the home.  They are natural stone which brings an element of nature into the home creating instant appeal.  Additionally, maintaining newer products is not as difficult as it used to be.  They mistakenly are thought of as being difficult to keep clean, but marble is actually quite stain resistant.

The method of installing marble floors in a home has become easier.  Now, marble is put in as tiled, much like the installation of ceramic tile.  You can be as creative with colors, intricate inlays and much more.  The more complex the project becomes, the more beautiful it can be.  Yet, a clean slate of marble looks amazing as well.

Marble floors add charm, elegance and value to a home.  They help the home to stand apart from others.  Hire a professional marble floor installer to do the work for you.  They’ll make sure the job is done correctly and looks amazing the first time.

Tile & Glass Shower installed by Carolina Tile and Stoneworks

Installing Tile Showers For Maximum Benefit

On home improvement shows, it looks very easy to install tile showers on your own.  If you have the skill, and the tools to do the job, it will be challenging, but it can be done.  Believe it or not, it can be done faster and for less of a cost, sometimes, if you hire a professional ceramic tile installer.  Not only do they have the skill to get the job done correctly, but they also have the experience to handle problems that arise.  Additionally, they have access to wholesale pricing so you’ll save money in some situations.

Tile showers can be done in a number of materials.  The most common and least expensive are ceramic tiles.  They add excellent durability and easy care to your shower.  For those looking for a higher end option, consider installing tile showers made from marble or travertine.  They offer the same durability as ceramic, but offer a much higher aesthetic appeal to them.  Marble or other types of materials are higher priced but they often help improve the value of your home due to their increased value.

Plenty of problems can become evident during a tile shower installation, which is why you need to plan in advance.  Having a trusted professional to help with the installation is essential.  Walls may not be straight, tiles may need to be cut and damaged drywall or piping could ruin the entire project if handled incorrectly.  If you plan to do the work yourself, plan for these problems to avoid costly mistakes later.

Installing tile showers in your home will make the bathroom more comfortable and elegant.  Choose the right patterns and colors to help your bathroom truly be inspiring.

Marble for your Bathroom Renovation

When you call your bathroom renovation installer, have him or her custom design a fabulous bathroom that includes a variety of natural stone.  Natural stone options are many.  You could use marble on your floors for a very luxurious feel or go with granite countertops for a striking appeal.  When using stones in the bathroom, you do need to consider several things, including durability and absorption of water.

One of the best overall products for the bathroom renovation will be marble.  Your marble installer can design custom flooring for you.  Marble adds a great look and value to the space. Yet, marble damages if it is not installed properly, or if not taken care of.  Other options for flooring include travertine and limestone, though both are softer natural stones.

Next, look to the bathroom shower and tub for your bathroom renovation.  For a lesser expensive choice, choose ceramic tile which definitely gives you options.  You don’t have to settle for plain white tiles any longer.  You can accent the space with glass tiles as well, adding a pattern or texture to the space.

Our marble installers can help you to create a very unique style within the bathroom.  Use a mixture of great options including natural stones in unique colors or textures.  Doing so will make the bathroom more appealing, with a natural luxury to it that is inviting and relaxing.  It’s always a great investment and adds a lot of value to the home.  Start your bathroom renovation today by calling on professional installers.

Kitchen Renovation: Upgrade Your Home

A kitchen renovation is one of the best ways to upgrade your home.  The products available today to do this are phenomenal.  Everything from appliances to the kitchen sink faucet is versatile to fit the type of style that you are interested in for your kitchen renovation.  Be sure to spend some time looking at natural stone options for your kitchen, too.  When using natural stone in the kitchen, you’ll create a very unique space with lots of character.  There are many places to use it, too.

• Kitchen Backsplashes:  One great place to use natural stone like travertine, marble or glass tiles is the backsplash.  They’ll draw the attention away from the counter tops and add color and design to the space instantly.  A number of patterns can be used here with contrasting colors to really spice up the look of the space.
• Flooring:  Various types of natural stone can be used in the flooring of your kitchen.  Consider marble, for example.  This is a great location for adding luxury.  With a marble floor, the level of your kitchen renovation will increase dramatically simply because of the value and look of the marble.
• Kitchen Countertops:  Here’s another place to use stone in your kitchen.  Perhaps the most popular choice today is granite.  Granite offers various textures and is very durable.  You don’t have to worry about the overall impact of acids from foods or keys scratching the counters.

These are just a few areas you can add natural stone to your kitchen renovations.  For more ideas, talk to a professional installer of these natural stone products.  They’ll help you find the right choice for you and help you to increase the appeal of your space with a custom designed kitchen renovation plan.

Granite countertops offer a lot of character and class in any location they are placed in.  If you are doing a kitchen renovation, you may be considering their use.  While you don’t have to use them, they are definitely considered the preferred choice today.  They come in a variety of styles and colors, are durable and strong and they are relatively easy to install through a professional.

One reason to consider granite countertops over other choices is their ease of maintenance.  You can easily put these in place and not have to worry about them.  Not all granite countertops need to be sealed, but even if they do, the process is pretty straightforward.  Then, you can nearly abuse these countertops and they won’t scratch.  They don’t etch as much from acids, either.

Another benefit of using granite for your kitchen remodeling is the color options.  These natural stones offer various colors including light yellows and even white, to deep red tones, greens, blues and even browns.  As you consider your color choices, also consider the texture.  Since these are natural stones, their color is often depicted by their texture.  Granites may also be speckled or they could have veining in them like marble does.

In terms of affordability, granite counter tops are more affordable than other natural stones, especially marble.  Yet, they give off that same quality and character that marble does.  Have them professionally installed for the best results.  Installing granite counter tops can be difficult without some experience.  Once in place, though, caring for your countertops will be simple.