Green Design is also referred to as sustainable design or eco-design, which conforms to environmentally sound principles of building, material and energy use. The easiest and least expensive way to update a bathroom is to change the faucets or the lighting. Installing a bright new tile floor can make a big design impact.
The lights at the vanity are most important. The lights need to be bright enough to see, but not so bright that your skin looks unhealthy. Fixtures located at eye level on either side of the bathroom mirror are most effective. Theatrical-style lighting stripped along the sides and across the top of the mirror are also effective.
Selecting the right bulb type is extremely important. Colored or coated bulbs can help improve the appearance of facial features. Can light bulbs are convenient, but are not a good source of lighting because it casts shadows across the face. Wallpaper is safe to use in a bathroom if installed properly with the proper wall primer and adhesive.
The lights at the vanity are most important. The lights need to be bright enough to see, but not so bright that your skin looks unhealthy. Fixtures located at eye level on either side of the bathroom mirror are most effective. Theatrical-style lighting stripped along the sides and across the top of the mirror are also effective.
Selecting the right bulb type is extremely important. Colored or coated bulbs can help improve the appearance of facial features. Can light bulbs are convenient, but are not a good source of lighting because it casts shadows across the face. Wallpaper is safe to use in a bathroom if installed properly with the proper wall primer and adhesive.
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Sooner or later, time and traffic, life and living, will take its toll on any floor covering. Ceramic tile is no exception. But take heart, keeping your tile as clean and beautiful as its first days in your home just takes know-how. In fact, understanding the best methods to care for your ceramic& porcelain flooring will help maintain its beauty and keep it close to its original condition.
Buying tile should be a good experience. There is an endless selection of colors and styles and it has become more affordable over the last few years. Tile is the longest lasting, easiest to maintain surface in your home or business. Here are a few easy tips to make the selection process easy and pain-free.
1. NATURAL STONE is the most beautiful material that can be used on a countertop, floor or wall. Each material has its own look and limitations, which must be understood prior to selecting. During this presentation, we will make recommendations for and against certain uses of stone. This comes from over 25 years of experience with natural stone and should be taken as such: our expert opinion.
In a way, Mother Nature has taken care of your natural stone flooring for millions of years. Now it's your turn. In this section we've outlined what you need to know about caring for your beautiful natural stone today and maintaining its timeless look for many tomorrows. Plus, knowing what's expected of you regarding upkeep can be a determining factor in which type of natural flooring you choose to buy.
Once installed your hardwood floor will look beautiful, but time and traffic, stains and spills, will take their toll. So, you need a short course on taking care of your floor, and for that you've come to the right place. We want you to know all about hardwood maintenance because the more you know the better able you'll be to keep your floor looking new.
Reviews (24)
HendlerobertB S.
Nov 19, 2021
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Will Skinner
Feb 25, 2021
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I don’t usually leave reviews, but I feel inclined to do so in this case. Very rude salespeople in showroom. Specifically Tiffany. Acted as if I were incompetent for not knowing what a “Listello” is. Rolled her eyes and continued to correct me several times.You can’t be condescending to customers for not having same tile knowledge as employees who work with the product every day.
Jim G.
Feb 19, 2021
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Just finished a patio and pool project and it turned out awesome! Lory Ramirez at Monterrey Tile knows her stuff and can help you with the process. Part way through the project we realized we needed a 3/8" version rather than 3 cm for vertical surfaces. Lory was on it and I picked up tile the same day. Thank you Lory!
Ben Luoma
Jan 18, 2021
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My wife and I are having flooring work done at our home and we’ve again (3rd time) chosen Monterrey Tile for our flooring needs. Monterrey Tile’s selection and prices are always good, but this most recent visit was especially enjoyable. This time we had the pleasure of working with Amy. Amy has been an amazing help for us throughout the entire project. She has years of flooring experience working for her, and she’s wonderful to work with. We recommend Monterrey Tile to anyone looking for great tile at good prices, and we recommend Amy for her knowledge and awesome customer service.
Sexi D.
Dec 26, 2020
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Carol B.
Aug 07, 2020
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In 2019, we purchased travertine pavers for our pool project from Patrick at Monterrey Tile. Both Patrick and Monterrey were recommended by our pool company. The Arena Cream travertine pavers selected had a solid surface both on their display at Monterrey Tile and appeared with no holes when the pavers were first installed. Patrick assured us that the pavers were durable and a good choice for our pool deck.
The pavers were installed in July, 2019 and within one year, we learned that the white areas on the pavers were not part of the natural stone but instead were travertine saw dust filling
The pavers were installed in July, 2019 and within one year, we learned that the white areas on the pavers were not part of the natural stone but instead were travertine saw dust filling
Paula C.
Jun 12, 2020
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Dec 12, 2019
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Greg Stava
Nov 30, 2019
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Love this company. Remodeling our home and found a great slab selection and Brian Muzzy helped us select some beautiful quartzite and granite slabs. Very patient and experienced.
Moving on to flooring, we visited their tile showroom and Georgia Torrez was just as helpful in picking out 3,300 sf of tile and grout and made sure our order was right and on time. She provided a great list of installers, we selected Kodiak Tile and couldn't be happier with their punctual and organized install. Turned out beautifully!
Three for three, we returned to the Baseline location to purchase all the materials
Moving on to flooring, we visited their tile showroom and Georgia Torrez was just as helpful in picking out 3,300 sf of tile and grout and made sure our order was right and on time. She provided a great list of installers, we selected Kodiak Tile and couldn't be happier with their punctual and organized install. Turned out beautifully!
Three for three, we returned to the Baseline location to purchase all the materials
Elwira & Apos S. S.
Sep 29, 2019
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Lori-Jean B.
Sep 04, 2019
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Run..... They do not warranty the tile. I have two inspection reports which both state the tile is defective. The manufacturer says it is not, so Monterey won't come good for it. Since the time that Monterey viewed it, I have numerous additional holes, yes holes, in the tile. The glaze is defective and whatever is under it works it's way up and through, then pops out. They know it is defective, but don't want to pay, and they know it is going to cost me a lot to go to court over it. Do you want to be in that situation?
Sara C.
Sep 02, 2019
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Very good selection of tile. I would say that their selection is awesome and some are unique.
Now, they never have samples and they even asked me if I would pay for shipping to have a sample piece. You have to pay for shipping for most of the items you order here. Which shipping on 4 different quotes I had was over $150. There are plenty of stores that won't charge you shipping. Some of their tile is unique though.
The staff is friendly, the space is crowded but good selection of tile, they could do with a bigger store or at least more samples in hand as it's hard to make decisions
Now, they never have samples and they even asked me if I would pay for shipping to have a sample piece. You have to pay for shipping for most of the items you order here. Which shipping on 4 different quotes I had was over $150. There are plenty of stores that won't charge you shipping. Some of their tile is unique though.
The staff is friendly, the space is crowded but good selection of tile, they could do with a bigger store or at least more samples in hand as it's hard to make decisions
Denice Barclay
Aug 14, 2019
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We started a remodel in our master bath the installer and master tile designer Craig Afman and his co worker Eric recommended Monterrey Tile Company. When you walked in you knew first hand that the first impression was their outstanding customer service! We looked around a little and waited for available help, and Emily was worth the wait. Her patience's and knowledge of their products was wonderful. We picked out the tile and the border, I wished we could bring them in to look at the final product, just turned out wonderful.
We also did a new backsplash in our kitchen, this was not as easy of
We also did a new backsplash in our kitchen, this was not as easy of
Sandy B.
Apr 11, 2019
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Deb R.
Apr 05, 2019
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Allison W.
Feb 22, 2019
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Jaja A.
Oct 24, 2018
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Danielle S.
Aug 16, 2018
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These people are ROCK STARS of customer service. I was referred by a local, expert tiler who told me to consult with Monterrey Tile for info on cleaning and sealing some marble in my bathroom. I came in and Ed and crew over in the Pro shop spent a long time with me asking me tons of questions about the tile, the space the shape and the residue I wanted to clean up. My purchase was only about $30, and yet they spent TONS of time with me to make sure I was buying the right combo of products. Then... they spent even more time with me to give me step-by-step instructions on how to clean the tile
Josh G.
Feb 28, 2018
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I had a great experience here, and recommend anyone looking for a team of helpful personal who listen, to go here!
I ordered about 1600sqft of 8x36 wood tile. Jesus (Chewy) was a pleasure to work with! He was so helpful, followed up with me, and made everything as easy as can be.
He made sure my material was available, and that the I got it from a well stocked dye lot. My material was stocked and delivered on the date promised, and was packaged safely! No broken tile or anything!
I'm not going anywhere else, when it comes to tile!
I ordered about 1600sqft of 8x36 wood tile. Jesus (Chewy) was a pleasure to work with! He was so helpful, followed up with me, and made everything as easy as can be.
He made sure my material was available, and that the I got it from a well stocked dye lot. My material was stocked and delivered on the date promised, and was packaged safely! No broken tile or anything!
I'm not going anywhere else, when it comes to tile!
Shawn-Rika V.
May 13, 2017
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We have used them for numerous homes over the years, both professionally and personally. Every time is a great experience and if any problems arise, they're always resolved. Reasonable prices for better quality products. We'll be seeing you again shortly for our latest home!
Shawn-rika and Barbara V.
Shawn-rika and Barbara V.
Kyle G.
Oct 03, 2015
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After receiving this review, Monterrey Tile contacted me and wanted to make it right. I explained to them my issue and they offered to fix it. Within a week Mike with Delfino Tile came over and tucked the carpet in 5 doorways in about 30 minutes. It looks great!
My suggestion when laying flooring is to know who is installing the floors and make sure to go over what is going to be done before they come over. (not with the salesman, with the installer) Choosing an installer is as important as choosing the flooring.
I would recommend DelfinoTile.Com. He explained everything to me and said part
My suggestion when laying flooring is to know who is installing the floors and make sure to go over what is going to be done before they come over. (not with the salesman, with the installer) Choosing an installer is as important as choosing the flooring.
I would recommend DelfinoTile.Com. He explained everything to me and said part
Sharon Hall
Jun 11, 2015
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I recommend Monterrey Tile Co. very highly. They have a great selection of product to choose from. Brian, my salesman, was excellent. He was very helpful in all aspects. He helped me with tile selection and measuring. He was very easy to work with. He definitely knows his trade. Everything he recommended worked out perfectly.
Also, the backsplash installer he recommended was an amazing craftsman.
Douglas Barry was punctual, efficient, and does beautiful work.
For any other tile projects, I will definitely go to Monterrey tile.
Also, the backsplash installer he recommended was an amazing craftsman.
Douglas Barry was punctual, efficient, and does beautiful work.
For any other tile projects, I will definitely go to Monterrey tile.
Karen W.
May 31, 2014
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1100th review! I went to several places in search of the right combination of tiles for my remodeling project, but only at Monterrey Tile did I find both a great sales rep and a wide selection of ceramic/porcelain tile, natural stone, and mosaics. Eric was excellent in converting the schematic we had drawn out for our remodel and turn it into reality. He was very knowledgeable about what they had in stock, and provided several different tile combinations that would look amazing in our bathroom.
In addition to natural stone tiles such as travertine, shale, and limestone, they also sell a plethora
In addition to natural stone tiles such as travertine, shale, and limestone, they also sell a plethora
Lauren Kuby
Sep 28, 2013
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We've had multiple occasions to purchase tile at Monterrey Tile and have been very happy with the advice given, the product quality, and the results.
We needed considerable help with design and planning our project and the service people helped us every step along the way.
We were able to return our extra product, for a small re-stocking charge which was greatly appreciated. It gave us some whistle room that was sorely needed.
When a friend asks me where to go for tile, I always direct them to your store, without hesitation.
We needed considerable help with design and planning our project and the service people helped us every step along the way.
We were able to return our extra product, for a small re-stocking charge which was greatly appreciated. It gave us some whistle room that was sorely needed.
When a friend asks me where to go for tile, I always direct them to your store, without hesitation.
