Our projects include residential jobs involving natural and man-made stone tile for kitchens, baths, foyers, sunrooms, and patios. In addition we have completed numerous projects for high profile clients in the Rockcliffe Park area.

Our company installs granite, marble, ceramic, porcelain and terra-cotta tiles. We work with decorative products like mosaic, listellos, glass and murals. For moisture sensitive areas we install Schluter-Ditra polyethylene waterproof membranes.

Floor tiles come in many varieties. This information is intended to expose you to choice of tiles availabe for possible consideration and keep you from selecting tile that is not appropriate for your particular application.

Watch this movie to find out more about two most popular natural stones: marble and granite (5 minutes, required Adobe Flash Player)

Tile Type	Image	Characteristics	Application
Ceramic		Machine-made of clay, pressed in a die and fired in kiln. The glaze, a mixture of ground glass and metal oxides, adds color and a hard surface	General use - floors, walls, countertops. One of the most practical material nowadays. Practical choice
Porcelain		Porcelain clay is a variation of ceramic tile. It is fired at higher temperature and produces a finer, harder tile	High traffic areas. Can be used in constantly wet and exterior freezing conditions. Sealing is not required
Marble More HERE		Crystalline variety of limestone consisting of calcite. Durable material in a dry atmosphere and low-medium traffic	Used for statuary and building purposes. High end aesthetic option for flooring, walls, tabletops, vanity tops etc.
Green		Technically, not a marble. It is serpentine, which has magnesium silicate, not calcium silicate (like marble).It is not acid sensitive and scratch resistant	Common choice for floors, walls, kitchen counters and backsplashes
Marble Black		Named also as Nero Marquina, this is a very soft limestone often mistaken as a marble.	Not recommended for interior flooring but good as a decor material with little use and no abuse. Easy get stained and scratched
Limestone More HERE		Sedimentary mineral comprised of calcium carbonate. Has a smooth granular surface. Varies in hardness	Used for flooring, wall cladding, exterior facades, general construction indoors and outdoors. Must be sealed
Travertine More HERE		Type of limestone, porous with many visible holes, often filled with epoxy	Used for flooring, wall cladding, vanity tops, fireplace surrounds and furniture. Must be sealed
Agglomerate More HERE		Pieces of marble are mixed together with resins to form a block slab, which is then cut and finished	Practical choice for floors, walls and general installation. Has similar features with mable but less expensive
Granite		Very dense, hard and brittle mineral. Resistant to most chemicals except oil. Composed of quartz and feldspar	Used in high stress situations. Stands well against heavy foot traffic, making it preferable for commercial lobbies, pavements and walkways
Slate		Dense but soft and easily scratched material with low porosity.	Good indoors. Surface is uneven and cleft planes can spall due to cleaving of the stone along layers. Must be sealed to prevent staining and soiling
Quarry Tile		Clay, extruded through a die, cut to size and fired in kiln. Usually deep red in color and left unglazed.	Low-cost still beautiful solution, ideal for flooring, can be used outdoors, even in freeze-thaw areas. Practical choice
Terra-Cotta		Mode of unrefined natural clay fired at very low temperatures. Because they require little equipment or energy to produce, most is produced in Mexico	Not expensive and rustic hand-made charm. Low density and high water absorption dictate frequent sealing
Mosaic		Made from different types of clay with color pigments added so the color goes all the way through the tile	Suitable for almost any surface because they are hard, resist moisture and stain-proof
Glass		Multi-colored and some are iridescent. Impervious to moisture. May be smooth or rough. May be hand painted	Indoors and outdoors for decor purposes: on floors, walls, swimming pools, fountains etc.
Art Tile		Hand crafted individually made of any material above	Used for artistic and decoration purposes which is determined by type of material and glazing techniques

We look forward to working on your next tile project!