Beyond The Surface

2018 Blog ARCHIVES

• 2018

  • December

    • Unsure About A Quartz Countertop For The Bathroom? Read This.

    • Our Favorite Looks Of 2018

    • Porcelain Slabs: Revolutionizing The Modern World

    • Don’T Ruin Your New Backsplash Tile With A Bad Install

    • Why Is It Called Subway Tile?

    • A Granite Slab: Is It The Toughest Material Available?

    • Trend Alert — Granite Countertops With Under-Mount Sinks

  • November

    • Expect Great Things With Ceramic Wood Tile Flooring

    • Stacked Stone Is The Sleekest Way To Redo Each Room

    • Learn How Prefab Quartz Can Save You Time And Money

    • 3D Dream Walls

    • Porcelain Tile That Looks Like Slate Vs. Real Slate Tile

    • What Type Of Sealer Should You Choose For Marble Countertops?

    • What’S New With Ceramic Tile

    • Can Luxury Vinyl Tile Flooring Be Installed Over Regular Tile?

    • How To Successfully Pair Real Marble With Marble-Look Porcelain Tile

    • The Best Way To Clean Stains From Porcelain Tile Flooring

    • Which Kitchen Backsplash Tiles Are Easiest To Clean?

    • Get The Facts About Quartz Countertop Costs

    • Is It A Good Idea To Use Quartz Countertops With Natural Stone Tile?

    • How Does Honed Stacked Stone Compare To Multi-Finish Stacked Stone

    • Where To Find Luxury Vinyl Flooring That Looks Like Wood Flooring

    • Do Quartz Countertops Need A Special Cleanser?

    • How To Get Professional Results Installing Luxury Vinyl Flooring

    • Which Cleansers Are Safe To Use On Inkjet Printed Backsplash Tile?

    • Should You Align Backsplash Wall Tile Vertical Or Horizontal?

    • The Right Way To Install A Metal Mosaic Backsplash Tile

    • Why We’Re Seeing More Quartz Countertops In The Bathroom

    • Yes! You Can Use Quartz In The Bathroom

  • October

    • How To Use 2 Different Quartz Countertop Colors In The Kitchen

    • The Best Porcelain Tile That Looks Like Birch Wood

    • How To Prep Your Subfloor For Wood Tile

    • How Does Honed Stacked Stone Compare To Multi-Finish Stacked Stone?

    • The Real Reason Why Quartz Countertops Are So Popular

    • Holiday-Worthy Kitchen Remodels

    • You Wont Believe These Inkjet Porcelain Tiles Aren’T Real Stone

    • What Can Cause Granite Countertops To Etch?

    • Are Quartz Countertops A Natural Stone Slab Countertop?

    • How To Clean Your LVP Flooring To Keep It Looking New

    • Is Luxury Vinyl Flooring In The Bathroom A Good Idea?

    • Considering Installing LVT Flooring? Read This First!

    • How To Keep Your White Quartz Countertop Stain-Free

    • How To Maintain Your Marble Tile Backsplash

    • Tricks To Cleaning The Grout On Your Kitchen Backsplash

    • Helpful Hints For Up-Keeping Your Quartz Countertop

    • How Often Do Quartz Countertops Need To Be Sealed?

  • September

    • Light Colored Quartz Countertops That Can’T Be Beat

    • How Thick Should My Quartz Countertop Be?

    • The Truth About Marble In The Bathroom

    • These Cement Porcelain Tiles Will Change Your Mind About Cement Flooring

    • Tricks To Making Beige Tile Flooring More Trendy

    • The Difference Between Sanded Vs. Unsanded Grout For Backsplash Tile

    • The New Variety Of Textured Ceramic Tile

    • Wood Look Game-Changers: Introducing Everlife LVF

    • How To Professionally Seal Your Granite Countertop

    • Is Sealing Granite Countertops Really Necessary?

    • How To Save Money On A Granite Countertop

    • Tips From The Trade: Solve Your Kitchen Remodel Emergency With Prefab Quartz Countertops

    • Current Obsessions: 7 Quartz Countertop Kitchens With Casual Elegance

    • Porcelain Pavers That Look Like Real Stone

    • Tile Style: Why Porcelain Floor Tile Is The Perfect Option For Your Remodel

    • Tips From The Trade: Everything You Need To Know About Buying Quartz Countertops

  • August

    • How To Use Porcelain Tile In The Bedroom

    • Tips From The Trade: Are White Quartz Countertops More Expensive Than Marble?

    • Does Glass Backsplash Tile Get Water Stains?

    • The Most Realistic Wood Look Tile Available Today

    • Current Obsessions: Uncommon Reasons Homeowners Love Their Quartz Countertops

    • Tile Style: Which Is Better For The Bedroom — Ceramic Tile Or Porcelain Tile?

    • The Right Way To Use Two Granite Colors In The Kitchen

    • Current Obsessions: Why Quartz Countertops Are The Most Popular Countertop Choice

    • Porcelain Tile Isn’T Going Anywhere

    • The Go-To Guide To Decide On A Kitchen Backsplash

    • Outdoor Oasis: Will Stacked Stone Add Value To Your Home?

    • Current Obsessions: Why White Quartz Countertops Are Underrated

    • Which Granite Countertop Edging Is Prone To Chipping?

    • Is White Backsplash Tile A Good Idea?

    • Granite Countertops Are A Worthwhile Investment

    • Mosaic Monday: Sparkling Ideas With Glass Subway Tile

    • Can You Use Porcelain Floor Tile On The Wall?

    • Current Obsessions: A Quartz Countertop Is The Most Important Tool In Your Kitchen

    • Drama On The Homefront: A Striking Movement Guide

    • Current Obsessions: What Is It About Quartz Countertops That Has People Talking?

    • Tips From The Trade: Should You Use Stacked Stone In The Bathroom?

    • Tile Style: Use This Tool To Plan Your Ceramic Tile Install

    • Steps To Prepping The Wall For A Kitchen Backsplash

    • Outdoor Oasis: Will Power Washing Ruin Your Outdoor Stacked Stone?

    • Cost Of Wood Look Tile Vs. Hardwood Flooring

    • Current Obsessions: You Can Have A White Quartz Countertop – Even If You Have Kids!

    • Tips From The Trade: How To Estimate Your Quartz Countertop Cost

    • The Look Of Travertine In Porcelain Tile

    • Outdoor Oasis: Explore The Different Ways To Lay Your Travertine Flooring

    • Tips From The Trade: Secret Ways To Save Money On A New Marble Countertop

    • Current Obsessions: The Essential Guide To Picking A Quartz Countertop Color

  • July

    • Tips From The Trade: Have You Considered Quartz Countertops For Your Kitchen Remodel?

    • How Often Should You Replace Backsplash Tile?

    • Current Obsessions: The Most Timeless Quartz Countertop Colors

    • Can A Granite Countertop Withstand The Great Outdoors?

    • Porcelain Pavers Add Instant Curb Appeal

    • Current Obsessions: We Just Can't Get Enough Of Stacked Stone Accent Walls

    • Should You Seal Your Natural Stone Backsplash Tile?

    • 5 Best Porcelain Tile Options For Mudrooms

    • Is It Okay To Install Backsplash Tile On The Floor?

    • A Guide To Maintaining Granite Countertops

    • Current Obsessions: 5 Marble Countertops To Inspire A Kitchen Renovation

    • Does Porcelain Tile Look Like Real Stone?

    • Pattern Palooza

    • Tile Style: Which Size Porcelain Tile Is Best For Small Bathrooms

    • Current Obsessions: Achieve Natural Stone Looks With These Quartz Countertops

    • Outdoor Oasis: Utilizing Stacked Stone To Create The Perfect Backyard

    • Which Is More Expensive – Granite Or Quartz?

    • Tile Style: Beautiful Bathroom Designs Featuring Ceramic Tile

    • 5 Of Our Favorite Granite Colors For White Cabinets

    • Current Obsessions: Kitchen Impossible – Top Worry-Free Quartz Countertop Solutions

    • Top Tips For How Nanotechnology Is Used On Printed Porcelain Tile

    • How To Create A Modern Outdoor Oasis With Porcelain Tile

    • Tips For Matching Your Backsplash Tile With Your Countertop

    • Choosing Between Black Granite And Black Quartz Countertops

    • Quartzite Vs. Quartz Countertops – Your Questions Answered

  • June

    • Move Over, Hardwood – This Is A Job For Porcelain Wood Tile!

    • 10 Convincing Reasons To Fall In Love With Quartz Countertops

    • Tips From The Trade: How Do You Install Subway Tile?

    • Devotion Worthy Design Tools

    • Current Obsessions: A Match Made In Heaven With Quartz Countertops And Natural Stone

    • Outdoor Oasis: Experts Advice On Outdoor Stacked Stone Installations

    • Tips From The Trade: Quartz Countertops That Look Like Marble

    • Tile Style: Rethink What You Know About Ceramic Tile

    • Tips From The Trade: How To Keep Quartz Countertops Looking New

    • The Right Time To Install A Porcelain Tile Floor During Renovations

    • Are Granite Countertops Ok To Use In The Bathroom?

    • Experts Weigh-In – Is A Subway Tile Backsplash Too Traditional?

    • Current Obsessions: The Most Popular Natural Stone Choices In Stacked Stone

    • Tips From The Trade: Top Affordable Marble Countertop Choices

    • Outdoor Oasis: Best Travertine Tile For A "Cool" Floor

  • May

    • Surprise – It’S Wood Look Tile!

    • How To Make Your Backsplash Tile And Countertop Match

    • How Do You Align Porcelain Tile Flooring?

    • Best Examples Of Colored Grout With Porcelain Tile

    • Can Outdoor Porcelain Tile Withstand The Elements?

    • Current Obsessions: Here’S Why Quartz Countertops Are The Best Choice To Busy Families

    • Tips From The Trade: Which Quartz Colors Come In Prefabricated Countertops?

    • Why Interior Designers Are Coming Back To Granite Countertops

    • Should I Use Marble Or Porcelain Backsplash Tile In The Bathroom?

    • Current Obsessions: Questions To Ask When Shopping For A Quartz Countertop

    • Your Guide To A Blissed Out Backyard

    • Tips From The Trade: Are Quartz Countertops Suitable For Baking?

    • Here’S What Happens When You Use Large Format Porcelain Tile

    • Mosaic Monday: Is It A Good Idea To Paint Over Wall Tile?

    • Current Obsessions: Which Quartz Counters Have The Best Veining?

    • Outdoor Oasis: Is Travertine Tile The Right Choice For Your Patio?

    • Tips From The Trade: How Tall Should Your Quartz Kitchen Island Be?

    • Shhh, It’S Not Brick – It’S Porcelain Tile!

    • How To Remodel Your Kitchen With A Stacked Stone Backsplash

    • Is Sealing Granite Countertops Really Necessary?

    • Tips From The Trade: Are There Different Finishes Available For Quartz Counters?

    • Tile Style: Why Designers (Still) Love Ceramic Tile

  • April

    • Our Favorite Trends In Backsplash Tile

    • Porcelain Pavers Vs. Natural Stone Pavers

    • Tips From The Trade: Are Quartz Countertops Cut From Stone?

    • Avoid These Porcelain Tile Installation Mistakes

    • Current Obsessions: How To Remake An Ugly Wall With Gorgeous Stacked Stone

    • Here’S How A Tile Backsplash Protects Your Bathroom Walls

    • Tricked Out Tile

    • Tips From The Trade: Read This Before You Commit To A New Quartz Countertop

    • Is Granite Tile A Good Idea For High-Traffic Areas?

    • Are Quartz Counters A Germ-Free Surface?

    • Current Obsessions: Without A Doubt, Quartz Is The Best Natural Stone Alternative

    • Outdoor Oasis: Should You Choose Travertine Tile Or Pavers For Your Patio?

    • Can You Use Quartz As Backsplash Tile?

    • Porcelain Tile That Looks Like Natural Stone Flooring

    • Tips From The Trade: Common Misconceptions About Quartz Countertops

    • Tile Style: Best Ideas For Modern Stacked Stone Accent Walls

    • Current Obsessions: Ceramic Tile That Looks Expensive But Is Actually Affordable

    • Porcelain Tile Is Taking Over The Design World

    • Tips From The Trade: The Price Benefits Of Quartz Countertops

  • March

    • Affordable White Quartz Countertops That Mimic Carrara Marble

    • Help For Deciding Which Wood-Look Porcelain Tile To Use

    • Tile Style: Forget Paint! These Wall Tiles Give Real Style To Your Home

    • Current Obsessions: The Most Glamorous Quartz Kitchens In 2018

    • Tile Style: Unstoppable Style With Trendy Porcelain Tile

    • Outdoor Oasis: How Durable Is Stacked Stone Outdoors?

    • Granite Colors That Always Look Clean (Even When They Aren’T!)

    • The Newest Innovations In Porcelain Tile For 2018

    • Common DIY Stacked Stone Installation Problems

    • Tile Style: Believe It Or Not, These Marble Countertops Are Actually Quartz

    • How Long Does Backsplash Tile Last?

    • The Most Pintertest-Worthy Granite Kitchens

    • Wild At Heart

    • Tips From The Trade: Where Do Quartz Countertops Come From?

    • Current Obsessions: The Guide To Picking Your Perfect Quartz Countertop Edge

    • The Modern Way To Tile Your Kitchen Backsplash

    • Outdoor Oasis: Are Travertine Pavers A Good Idea For Driveways?

    • How To Make A Porcelain Tiled Bathroom Feel Cozy

    • Tile Style: 6 Imaginative And Modern Tile Patterns

    • How To Remove Stains From Granite Countertops

    • Current Obsessions: Here’S Why A Quartz Countertop Is Your New Best Friend

    • Easy Ways To Make Your Backsplash Tile And Countertop Match

    • The Great Escape

    • Tips From The Trade: Thinking About Marble? Consider A Quartz Countertop First!

  • February

    • How To Design A Modern Kitchen With A Classic Backsplash Tile

    • 2018 Porcelain Tile Patterns We Love

    • Tile Style: The Secret To Making Ceramic Tile Look Expensive

    • Current Obsessions: Bringing Outdoor Stacked Stone Indoors

    • Outdoor Oasis: Should You Seal Your Outdoor Travertine Tile?

    • Tips From The Trade: How Much Should You Budget For A New Quartz Countertop?

    • How To Find The Perfect Pattern For Your Backsplash

    • Which Granite Colors Look Best In A Small Kitchen?

    • Top 5 Design Trends Of 2018

    • Budget-Friendly Ceramic Wood Tile That Looks Expensive

    • Tips From The Trade: Stik Wall-Tile – Peel And Stick Your Way To A New Stacked Stone Feature Wall

    • Next Level Backsplash Designs With Metal Tile

    • Tile Style: Tricks To Making Beige Tile Flooring More Trendy

    • Current Obsessions: Here's Why We Keep Coming Back To Black And White Tile

    • Tips From The Trade: Top 5 Reasons Interior Designers Love Quartz In The Bathroom

    • Best Examples Of Polished Cement In Porcelain Tile

    • Outdoor Oasis: Outdoor Kitchens 'The New Man Cave'

    • Mosaic Monday: 6 Glass Tile Options That Will Never Go Out Of Style

    • White Done Right: A Simple Guide

    • Current Obsessions: Creating A Bright Kitchen With Black And Gray Quartz Countertops

    • Tips From The Trade: Should You Choose Prefab Quartz Countertops Over Slab Quartz Countertops?

  • January

    • Tile Style: Weighing The Pros And Cons Of Marble Tile In The Bathroom

    • All About Granite Tile Flooring

    • Mosaic Monday: European Look With Patterned Mosaic Tile

    • Current Obsessions: How To Pair Natural Stone With Engineered Quartz Countertops

    • One Room, Three Looks With Plank Porcelain Tile

    • Installation And Care Tips For Glass Tile Backsplashes

    • Current Obsessions: Your Quartz Countertop Shopping Guide

    • Tips From The Trade: Is There A Special Way To Keep White Quartz Countertops Looking Like New?

    • Mosaic Monday: LSC – Mini Ledger Panels

    • Tile Style: Stunning Bathroom Designs With Ceramic Tile

    • Passport To Cersaie

    • Favorite Stone Pavers In Travertine, Marble, Quartzite, And Sandstone

    • Current Obsessions: Is A Quartz Countertop The Right Choice For You?

    • Yes! The Right Backsplash Tile Can Completely Transform A Room

    • 2017 Bathroom Backsplash Tile Trends With "Wow" Factor

    • Current Obsessions: Team Marble Vs Team Marble-Look Quartz – What Side Are You On?

    • Do Light-Colored Granite Countertops Stain Easily?

    • Tips From The Trade: Will Hot Pans Damage My Marble Countertop?

    • Current Obsessions: How To Design A Bright Kitchen With Black And Gray Quartz Countertops

    • 5 Granite Colors For A Chic And Modern Fireplace

    • Tips From The Trade: STIK Wall-Tile - Peel-And-Stick Stacked Stone

    • Extraordinary Backsplashes With Metal Tile

    • Modern Tile Flooring With Fabric Porcelain Tile

    • Tips From The Trade: The Countertop – The Most Important Part Of Your Kitchen Remodel

    • Current Obsessions: Best Marble Slab Alternatives

    • Tile Style: Textured Wall Tile Ideas For Every Room

    • Mosaic Monday: European Style With Patterned Mosaic Tile

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