Before and after.... Gorgeous

We enjoyed this job and the clients loved the results

We have many more photos from this job. Please see our gallery for more beautiful pictures.

Every Kitchen needs a sink

Nelson Tile and Stone would love to help educate you on sinks, sell you your new sink and accessories for it.

Kitchen sinks cost from $100 to $4000 so there is a wide range of options available when you go look. One of the first things you need to figure out is how much space you have in your sink area which will ultimately define how big a kitchen sink you can buy. Sink materials are another consideration when buying a kitchen sink. You will have to choose between stainless steel, solid surface, copper, acrylic, enamel on cast iron, enamel on steel or vitreous China (Fireclay).

Under mount sinks run from $200 to $1000 and are best used with solid surface countertops like marble, soapstone, or granite. The sink itself mounts under the countertop (hence the name) giving you a sleek, seamless look. Owners say cleanup is simple since you can just wipe crumbs or spills right into the sink. Nelson Tile and Stone will install the sink when they are fabricating your countertops.

Top-mount kitchen sinks are also referred to as drop-in or self-rimming. Top-mount sinks are often used with laminate or tile countertops.

Apron front farmhouse sinks look great in country style kitchens or more traditional kitchens. The sink itself is most often just a single deep-bowl design with the faucet coming in from a wall mount or the countertop.

Stainless steel sinks are the most popular simply because they won't chip, rust, stain, or fade. Stainless steel sinks come in 18-23 gauges - the lower the gauge the thicker the steel will be. The high end stainless steel kitchen sinks are made with 18 and 19 gauge stainless steel. You will find that the lower gauge stainless steel sinks deaden sounds better when objects are dropped into the sink and they are more dent resistant as well. Homeowners like stainless steel sinks since they are very sanitary and come in a variety of finishes - brushed, satin, and shiny mirrored. The solid surface style sinks are a great way to blend that new granite countertop from Nelson Tile and Stone in with your kitchen sink. Solid surface kitchen sinks are offered in lots of colors so you get a seamless look with your countertops.

Come in and take a look at our catalog at Nelson Tile and Stone and we are sure we can find the perfect sink for your kitchen, bathroom, or any other type of sink you need. We can also supply any fixtures and accessories you need for your sinks and showers.

Granite at Nelson Tile and Stone

Durable. Stunning. Versatile….

Granite is a naturally found igneous rock. It is as hard and strong as the diamond and considered to be one of the hardest known building stones. Secondly, it is resistant to heat, air, water and bacteria and hence, very durable or long-lasting. The coloration does not fade over time, leaving your granite as vivid and radiant as when it was first installed.

Also, it is one of the most easily available stones which are also found in a variety of colors and patterns. Granite tile countertops are prominently used for their beauty and easy maintenance. It does not react to any of the acids like vinegar, citric acid, etc. used in cooking. Having all these properties, granite tile is one of the most favored materials for countertop over laminate or ceramic.

At Nelson Tile and Stone we have our own fabrication shop on site. Once we order and receive your slab all work is done here locally. This makes turnaround time and install much quicker than many other companies. When you are doing a remodel this can be very important so the down time of your kitchen is at a minimal. With new construction time schedules are very important to keep so the constant flow of work with all subcontractors is consistent and as scheduled.

We have many slabs on display at our showroom and also many sample boards you can check out to take home and see the stone in the lighting of the home you plan to have granite installed.  

Be sure to see our photo gallery on our website

http://www.nelsontileandstone.com/

SmartStrand carpet now at Nelson Tile and Stone

Happy New Year! May 2012 be your best year yet!

Nelson Tile and Stone now carrys carpet, hardwood, and vinyl for all your flooring needs. We are very excited to introduce SmartStrand carpet.

SmartStrand carpet is made with DuPont Sorona renewable sourced polymer, which is made in part from actual corn, the same kind you grown in your garden. It also uses less energy to produce. It marks the first time that a luxuriously soft carpet offers durability and stain protection, while also making less of an environmental impact. From field to floor, SmartStrand carpet is the perfect solution to life's unpredictable moments and environmental concerns.
SmartStrand is the ONLY carpet with BUILT IN Stain and soil resistance that will NEVER wear or wash off.

* Superior durability and softness for peace of mind and comfort
* Lifetime stain and soil resistance that's built in, NOT sprayed on
* Protection that will never wear or wash off like other carpets
* Easy to clean with just water, no chemicals required
*Environmentally friendly, because it's made in part from renewable resources
No wonder SmartStrand is rated #1 in customer satisfaction!
Watch the SmartStrand video, they installed SmartStrand in a Rhino enclosure, see how it held up. If the video does not work for you try clicking here.

Timless Travertine

Travertine is a form of limestone deposited by mineral springs, especially hot springs. Travertine often has a fibrous or concentric appearance and exists in white, tan, and cream-colored varieties. It is formed by a process of rapid precipitation of calcium carbonate,  often at the mouth of a hot spring or in a limestone cave. It is frequently used in Italy and elsewhere as a building material.

Travertine is known rather to strengthen and improve with age. The colors of Travertine will not fade over time; they will maintain their natural color for decades.

Travertine is not only a timeless stone, but with each piece lies a story. In fact, the Romans used 100,000 cubic meters of the travertine in the building of the Coliseum which was completed in 80 A.D. [Even] to this day through natural disasters, stone robberies, and everyday wear it has held up beautifully to be over 2000 years old, so travertine isn’t just an option for your flooring design, but an opportunity to make a lasting impression.


When building or remodeling, nothing seems to be quite more of a focal feature to a room than one’s flooring. Its allurement and draw create a tone and atmosphere tying a room’s elements into a main theme for design. No tile more so than perhaps the travertine suggests such an infinitely ending contemporary beauty that has survived the ages.

Come in and see our samples at Nelson Tile and Stone. Our sales staff would be happy to assist you in finding just the perfect Travertine selection for your needs. We have lots of magazines with more ideas of how to use Travertine in your home, feel free to browse through them. You can also visit our vendors websites such as Pental or Daltile.


Happy Holidays,
Stacey

During the Holiday season who wants to hear the word SLIM? Slimlite Slate and Quartzite that is...

I hate to say these words after enjoying one Christmas party after another endulging on all the goodies at hand, but maybe "sometimes slim is better!" So of course I am not talking about body size but a new product. I am talking about Daltile's new line, Slimlite Slate and Quartzite.

For thousands of years, natural stone has been admired for its ability to add unmatched elegance to any design. Daltile’s new Slimlite Slate and Quartzite brings this beauty to applications in which the weight and thickness of natural stone may have traditionally limited these options.

Slimlite Slate and Quartzite is a revolutionary new surfacing product created by splitting raw material from actual slate and quartzite quarries into very thin layers of stone. These thin layers are bonded to a fiberglass backing, producing a strong yet flexible piece of stone, making it an ideal facade for installation over existing surfaces and remodels.

Durability and flexibility allow Slimlite Slate and Quartzite to be installed over surfaces including concrete, ceramic, wood, metal, plywood, fiberglass, backer board, tile, dry wall, painted surfaces, MDF, door skins, cabinetry, columns and beyond.

Slimlite Slate and Quartzite weigh less that 0.5 lbs. per square foot and are about 1/8” thick.  Panels are available 12” x 24” and 24” x 48”.  Need something bigger to solve your decorating dilemma?  Don’t despair.  Custom orders are available, up to 35” x 94”.  There are six colors to choose from and Daltile does plan on stocking those colors.

The implications of how this product can be used are pretty incredible (not only for designers, who can now be ultra-creative in their designs, but for you—the homeowner).  Slimlite allows you to transform any area into an elegant space, at a fraction of the cost of traditional stone.  And, given the line-up of materials over which it can be installed, consider the savings you will have not tearing out old materials (and less mess).

Come in to our showroom and see our samples of Slimlite Slate and Quartzite. Back to my snacking now that we are done talking slim. :)

Happy Holidays!

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