It may sound too simple to be true, but we recommend a vinegar and water solution to best clean your tile. The proper ratio for this solution is approximately 1 cup of vinegar to 1 gallon of water. It can then be sprayed or sponged onto the surface and scrubbed clean with a soft to medium bristled brush. For cleaning grout, a toothbrush works best.

Unfortunately, NO. Sealing your grout makes it stain resistant, but not stain proof. When cleaning grout, we recommend changing your water or vinegar/water solution regularly since dirty water can darken and stain your grout.

It is recommended that you re-seal granite counter tops and surfaces every two years. We can provide you with recommendations on what sealer products to purchase in order to best preserve your granite surfaces.

In our opinion, YES. The body and glazed finish of porcelain tile is harder and less porous than ceramic products, making porcelain a more durable choice.

YES. Without an underlayment you will not achieve a sufficient bond between your subfloor and tile. A superior underlayment product that we highly recommend is Strata Mat, manufactured by Laticrete.

Wooden floors should have a tile backer board or underlayment applied to their surface before installing tile. Concrete floors should be thoroughly scraped clean from dirt and debris. Pre-existing tiles or other glued on flooring material wil need to be completely removed down to the clean concrete level.

Unfortunately, no. But we do have an extensive selection of samples that can be borrowed to see if they will fit your vision for your project. Our showroom can also help you narrow down the options you would like to explore.

We love to help people tackling DIY projects and are always happy to answer questions and assist you with your plans by showing you the available options in our showroom.

Advantages of choosing quartz are the lower maintenance needs and higher stain resistance. Granite is often chosen for its natural beauty and superior heat resistance. To say one is better than the other probably comes down to personal preference.