Elegant Ceramic Bath Installed by Carolinat Tile and Stoneworks

Ceramic Tile And Versatility

Ceramic tile has been used for years and is often the most preferred choice in home bathrooms, kitchens and other areas.  The reasons are pretty obvious.  With a professional installation of ceramic tile, the surface will remain highly durable for the long term. It is easy to clean and requires very little maintenance work.  It is also very versatile in the number of design options it provides.  Unique patterns and inlays are easily purchased and used

You have many options in flooring including natural stones like limestone, marble and travertine.  Yet, ceramic tile installation is still the most sought after by both new homeowners and long time homeowners.  Because ceramic is so dense and strong, it really does take a beating and keeps giving.  It doesn’t absorb harmful chemicals and offers many tile design options including great patterns.

Style choices include antique, rustic, modern and classic.  You’ll find options that look like other materials as well such as ceramic tile that looks like marble or looks like wood.  Granite, slate, and terracotta are other style choices to choose from.  Then, add features it.  For example, you can create a mosaic or use glass and metal within the design.  Whole, lined, chipped, edge designs and much more are all options you have with ceramic tile.

Ceramic tile also is used in various applications.  You can use it for floors, walls, outdoors, indoors, in showers, as your kitchen backsplash and even near your pool.  In terms of costs, these are varied.  You can find inexpensive low quality tiling for as low as $4 a square foot (though it’s often better to go with a middle of the road cost for quality.)  Some are as high as even $14 to $15 a square foot.  Always use a professional installer for ceramic tile because the durability and look of the tiling is going to be much better with a professional.

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

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.

Ceramic Installation:  You Do It Or They Do It?

Often, questions are asked about ceramic installation.  Should you attempt to do this type of project on your own?  Ceramic tile is a great medium to use, and has plenty of applications within a home or business.  While some people may do well at installing ceramic tile themselves, the task is one that requires know how and skill.  Here are a few things to consider before you start a ceramic installation . . .

• Surface:  The surface you are placing the ceramic tile on must be as flat as possible.  For example, in your bathroom renovation, you may want to place ceramic tiling throughout the shower.  If the walls are damaged, uneven, broken or otherwise not level, these repairs must be made before the project moves forward.
• Installation:  A professional ceramic tile installer will finish the task in a matter of hours.  Yet, for the untrained person, it will take longer because installation requires skill.  If the tiles are not placed correctly, they’ll be unevenly lined.  Patterns can make the job even more difficult.  Most important, if there are any air pockets, any mistakes along the way, the tile could easily crack.

Ceramic installation also requires specific tools and equipment.  While easy to find, they can be costly investments.  The fact is, the amount of money you spend on having a professional do the ceramic installation for you are quickly returned to you by the lack of maintenance and long life of the tiling, when properly put in place.  Do take the time to get estimates or take a course to learn how to perfect your skills before you tackle a kitchen renovation or other task.

Marble and Tile Installer

How to hire Marble and Tile Installers

When it comes to hiring marble and tile installers, you’ll be thankful you did.  While some tile projects can be handled by the weekend warrior with a bit of handy skill, most tiling jobs require more than simply laying down the tiles in even rows.  Walls often are uneven, tiles need to be cut and, if one slips out of place just a little, it will stick out like a sore thumb.  For all these reasons, you need marble and tile installers.

When hiring marble installers, perhaps the most important thing to do is to know their level of experience.  No matter where you are located, you want to insure the company you hire can provide you with local references.  Look into the company’s record with organizations like the Better Business Bureau.  Ask to see sample pictures of the work they’ve done.  This can be very important for projects that are difficult, time consuming or costly.

Also, hiring marble and tile installers means getting a contract in place.  A contract will help insure everyone knows the scope of the project, including the price.  It will outline the cost of labor and of the tile itself, if the installer is making the purchase.  If any custom work is being done, lay out design guidelines to guide the decision making process.

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