TILE STORES

https://stonetileus.com/ / September 3, 2016

TILE STORES

TILE STORES

If Not…WE SHIP FAST AND EVERYWHERE.

We ship to all 48 contiguous states. As tile Stores Due to our contracted freight companies’ limitations, there may be areas that are not within our shipping capabilities. Again, please call us if that is your case. We’ll try to find another carrier that travels to your particular area.

We can also arrange shipping to Alaska and Puerto Rico. If you live in AL and PR, please call us before for shipping information.

READY TO SHIP

Our products are in stock and ready to ship. If you see it on our website, it is in stock. Occasionally, due to a high demand on a product, there may be instances in which we may be out of stock. We normally stock our products every two weeks so there is a good chance the product will be available soon.

FREIGHT COST FACTOR

Freight charges depends on many factors such as order weight, number of crates, destination, service, weather and season.

OUT STATE TAXES

You only pay taxes if your material is shipping within the state of Florida. We work with the best trucking companies in the Country, and for our high volume , we get the best rates to ship everywhere. Our deliveries are Curbside. Residential will take 5 business days approx. to reach destination and Full truck load between 2-5 days . Our customers can pick up their orders at our dock, free of charge.

A FULL TRUCK CAN HANDLE 45.000 LBS

When you have an order of more than 19.999 lbs. , we may need to move your consignment with a Big truck ( Box truck ) . FTL do not have a lift-gate attached, which means that customer must provide the right machinery to unload the stone on destination.

Machinery need it to unload: A forklift and pallet jack that can handle more than 3.000 lbs. . Drivers cannot help unloading the stone.

A LESS THAN TRUCK LOAD CAN HANDLE 19.999 LBS

When you have a small order we send it with a LTL CARRIERS. Please consider when placing the order to add the lift gate service if you need carrier to place the crates on the ground for you (as close they can get to your location).

See you don’t necessarily need local tile Stores we can get it to you.

Stone Tile Us ships everywhere and fast, check our flooring tile shipping policy.

Check our latest natural stone projects to help you visualize yours.

If you need more information about our natural stone selection, give us a call today 855-344-8716.

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Alaska White

https://stonetileus.com/ / September 2, 2016

Alaska White

Alaska White

Polished Marble Tiles have a smooth finish with a classic elegant feel. Additionally, this marble presents some discreet long red variegated veining on the surface.

It’s recommended for Residential and commercial with heavy and light traffic indoors only. Excellent for walls, floors and counter tops. Can also be used on kitchens and bathrooms.

Penetrating sealant recommended though not required on all natural stone products if used in wet areas. A sealer may also be necessary if it will be installed on an area that exposed to heavy entertainment were tiles maybe stained.

Stone Tile US is a popular option for all your marble needs with an elegant smooth look and beautiful veining that’s hard to beat. Our quarry is located in Turkey and we provide brushed, honed, polished and chiseled finishes. We carry Volakas in various shades of white from mountains in north Greece and Crema Marfil of Valencia in south eastern Spin, our Crema Unica was featured in season 4 of Vanilla Ice Project.

Sizes ranges from: 18×18, 24×24, 18×36, 35×35, 36×36, 12×24 and French Pattern. We offer select, premium and classic in thickness of 5/8”, 3/4”, and 1/2”.

Marble brings value to your home, it gives a high-class look that appeals to home buyers. It can increase a home’s resale value. Our marble will accentuate the beauty of your home for years to come as well as increase the value. Marble helps to keep a home cooler in the warmer months. It blends with both classic and modern styles.

Stone Tile Us ships everywhere and fast, check our flooring tile shipping policy.

Check our latest natural stone projects to help you visualize yours.

If you need more information about our natural stone selection, give us a call today 855-344-8716.

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ONYX MOSAICS

https://stonetileus.com/ / September 1, 2016

ONYX MOSAICS

We offer onyx Mosaics Tile sheets that are curved on all sides, giving them the ability to fit together with a seamless finish.

Mosaic is the art of creating an assemblage of small pieces of natural stone creating a complete pattern for use on floor,

walls, back splashes, kitchen, and bathroom. It is a technique used to create interior or artistic design.

This tile work has a durable surface, making it ideal for indoor or outdoor areas.

Mosaics are made by hand on a 12×12 mesh for easy installation.

They have many varied uses. Split Face Mosaics should not be used on the floor as it is rustic and rough.

You can use mosaic tiles on fireplace, outdoor kitchen, bar area, floors, walls, backslash, counter tops,

decorative accents, and waterline inside pools, shower floors.

Take a look at our selection of onyx mosaics:

Honey Onyx Split Face Mosaic Tiles 2×4

Tiger Skin Split Face Onyx Mosaic Tiles 1×2

Mugla White Split Face Onyx Mosaic Tiles 1×2

We have shades ranging from warm beige to cool whites. There are also richer shades of light browns and pinks.

Choose marble, limestone, or travertine with an option for polished or tumbled surfaces for your designing needs.

Stone Tile Us ships everywhere and fast, check our flooring tile shipping policy.

Check our latest natural stone projects to help you visualize yours.

If you need more information about our natural stone selection, give us a call today 855-344-8716.

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WHITE MARBLE

https://stonetileus.com/ / August 31, 2016

WHITE MARBLE

WHITE MARBLE brings value to your home, it gives a high-class look that appeals to home buyers. We carry Volakas in various shades of white from mountains in north Greece and Crema Marfil of Valencia in south eastern Spain , our Crema Unica was featured in season 4 of Vanilla Ice Project.

Sizes ranges from: 18×18, 24×24, 18×36, 35×35, 36×36, 12×24 and French Pattern. We offer select, premium and classic in thickness of 5/8”, 3/4”, and 1/2”.

Stone Tile US has the best selection of marble. You may find a flooring tile option for all your needs with an elegant smooth look and beautiful veining that’s hard to beat. Our quarry is located in Turkey and we provide brushed, honed, polished and chiseled finishes.

Snow White Classic Polished Marble Tiles is an exclusive marble the background is white and beige, it is not a pure white.

Equator Polished Marble Tiles is a white colored marble, medium grain and uniform background with parallel gray and blueish colored veins that makes this white marble very unique.

WHITE MARBLE

Alaska White Polished Marble Tiles have a smooth finish with a classic elegant feel. Additionally, this marble presents some discreet long red variegated veining on the surface.

Alpine White Polished Marble Tiles is great for floors. It is both versatile and durable the flickers of mineral give it beautiful movement and color. Gunmetal grays with ebony accents, on a background icy white.

Last but not least is White Fume Graffiti Marble Tiles is a very hard with a uniform background it is mostly used for exterior flooring. It is a white marble, with a slight grayish tone, and medium grain.

Stone Tile Us ships everywhere and fast, check or flooring tile shipping policy.

Check our latest natural stone projects to help you visualize yours.

If you need more information about our natural stone selection, give us a call today 855-344-8716.

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Florida Tile Distributors.

https://stonetileus.com/ / August 30, 2016

Florida Tile Distributors

To open a free business account, please send us your business certificate, resale tax id, if you have one, and license.

Florida Tile Distributors, at stone tile us you may find a great deal! Give us a call for wholesale prices.

Benefits: wholesale prices, catalogs, free sample box, sample pallets available.

BUYING ONLINE , SIMPLE AND SAFE. https://stonetileus.com/
It’s really very simple. All you need to do is select the material you are looking for. Example, you are looking to buy travertine pavers in Ivory 6×12, then go to the Pavers section and on the drop down menu, select the 6×12 Tumbled Travertine Pavers. You will find all the colors there so all you need to do now is locate the Ivory color. To make it easier for you, we have arranged them in alphabetical order. Once you hover on the ivory color, you will see a red button that reads

WELCOME Florida Tile Distributors

“Order your stone”. Click on that and then click on the Checkout button. Your information is private.
Lets Talk about Design , give us a call for assistance.
Please feel free to call us for design ideas or any other questions about any of our materials. We will be more than happy to assist you.
We are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm and Saturdays from 9 am to 4 pm.

Special Orders
If you are looking for a particular stone and you don’t find it on our website, please call us to place a special order. We can probably produce it for you, if we do not stock it locally.

Order Process

1) Look for the right stone , Learn about Natural Stone , check our Forum and Blog to get more information; or give us a call to help you taking the right decision. Please check our PRODUCTS to see our huge selection of sizes, finishes and colors. You can request pictures of any of our products. Please feel free to email us at info@stonetileus.com, or call us at (855) 344-8716 to request your pictures.

2) FREE SAMPLE: The form will take 1 minute from your busy time, and you won’t regret it. Some other companies offer a “ Free sample” charging you for shipping cost or taking your credit Card information, we are different. No credit card required, No sipping cost .We strongly encourage you to order samples to see the true color and texture for yourself. Lets start your next project renovation , we are confident that you will love the stone.

Sample pallets available for Florida Tile Distributors

3) Processing your order: With us, as opposed to other online natural stone sellers, you can buy only what you need. There is no minimum or maximum order. You can buy from one piece to all our stock. The only exception is with French Patterns in which you need to buy full sets which consists of 8 square feet of material.
In the natural stone industry, the average allowance for waste and cuts is 10% for straight installations and 20% for diamond installations. Another thing to consider is some tiles may chip during transit and you can use those for the corner cuts.
We always advise the customers to buy at least a 10% extra material. However, this is not a requirement, but entirely optional.

A) ORDER ON WEBSITE : To make it easier for our customers, we have an integrated payment system which allows you to safely use your credit card to pay for your material.
Please feel safe in using this system as it has all the bells and whistles in online security.

You can call us directly for a price list if you qualify as Florida Tile Distributors

B) RUSH YOUR ORDER: We can process a rush order which we’ll ship the same day we receive payment as opposed to the 48 hours it normally takes us to ship out an order. Please call us at (855) 344-8716 to place your rush order directly with one of our customer service reps.

4) WE DELIVER YOUR STONE FAST , SAFE AND EASY
To make it easier for our customers, we have integrated a Freight Estimator on our website. This will give you an idea of how much you would pay for freight. Please bear in mind this is only an estimate and charges could either increase or decrease.

We will call you if there are any changes to your estimated freight rates before shipping your order.
5) Tracking your Order: Your sales representative will provide a tracking number and freight company information to follow your order. freight company may call you to make an appointment to deliver the stone. We will prepare your order and will be ready to ship in 48 hours.

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Porcelain Backing Polished Tiles

https://stonetileus.com/ / August 29, 2016

Porcelain Backing Polished Tiles

Porcelain Backing Polished Tiles

White Glass Porcelain Backing Polished Tiles have a similar look to white Marble.

White glass on top of porcelain backing makes it sturdy, versatile and economical.

These tiles can be used for both Residential and commercial with heavy and light traffic indoors only.

It is very similar to Greek Thassos White Marble. White glass on top of a porcelain backing which makes it sturdy and applicable for floors. If you are looking for a consistent white floor in an economical way, this is the product to go with.

They are excellent for commercial wall applications, as well as residential flooring.

Porcelain Backing Polished Tiles are a great alternative solution for the cost and weight limitations of real marble tiles can present.

Can also be used on kitchens and bathrooms. The finish option is polished.

Stone Tile US is a popular option for all your marble needs with an elegant smooth look and beautiful veining that’s hard to beat.

Our quarry is located in Turkey and we provide brushed, honed, polished and chiseled finishes.

We carry Volakas in various shades of white from mountains in north Greece and Crema Marfil of Valencia in south eastern Spin, our Crema Unica was featured in season 4 of Vanilla Ice Project.

Sizes we offer are: 32×32 and 40×40.

Stone Tile Us ships everywhere and fast, check our flooring tile shipping policy.

Check our latest natural stone projects to help you visualize yours.

If you need more information about our natural stone selection, give us a call today 855-344-8716.

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Bathroom Tile Idea

https://stonetileus.com/ / August 28, 2016

Bathroom Tile Idea

Stone Tile US has the best selection of Natural Stone. For Bathroom Tile Idea You may find a bathroom tile option for all your needs with an elegant smooth look and beautiful veining that’s hard to beat. Our quarry is located in Turkey and we provide brushed, honed, polished and chiseled finishes. We carry Volakas in various shades of white from mountains in north Greece and Crema Marfil of Valencia in south eastern Spain, our Crema Unica was featured in season 4 of Vanilla Ice Project.

Silver Fantasy Polished Marble Tiles

Bathroom Tile Idea

Silver Fantasy Polished Marble Tiles have a blend of taupe and grey tones. There are sections with black, white or grey with signs of white calcite veins lots of beautiful movement. This marble is great for interior decoration. Its color mixture works well for indoor designs and blends with most settings.

SILVER FANTASIA POLISHED 18X36 MARBLE TILE (6)

Bathroom Tile Idea

SILVER POLISHED

Bathroom Tile Idea

Silver Polished Marble Tiles is a mix of light and dark silver, black, yellow and dark brown shades. This is a very exclusive marble used for interior decoration projects, flooring, coverings, custom furniture and bath design.

Bathroom Tile Idea

Mosaics Tile

Mosaics Tile sheets are curved on all sides, giving them the ability to fit together with a seamless finish. They are ideal for floor, walls, back splashes, kitchen, and bathroom. This tile has a durable surface, making it ideal for indoor or outdoor areas.

Bathroom Tile Idea

Cream Fantasy

Bathroom Tile Idea

Cream Fantasy Polished Marble Tiles have a beige color with medium grain and mostly uniform surface. There is the possibility of some darker and or lighter areas, however, that is the nature Crema Fantasy.

Cappuccino Brown Polished Marble

Cappuccino Brown Polished Marble Tiles is especially warm, it contains blend of warm beige, and there are also richer shades of light browns, cream, and honey. This marble combines perfectly with other colored stones and decor.

Bathroom Tile Idea

SILVER GRAY MARBLE

Silver Gray Polished Marble Tiles have a silver, gray background and darker gray veins that run through them, there’s occasional cloudiness on this marble. These are our bestselling silver gray marble tiles.

White Tumbled Travertine Mosaic

White Tumbled Travertine Mosaic Tiles 4×4: are ideal for floor, walls, back splashes, kitchen, and bathroom. This tile has a durable surface, making it ideal for indoors or outdoor areas.

Bathroom Tile Idea

Naturella

Naturella Beige Classic Polished Marble Tiles comes in an array of creams and light beige tiles making them great for contemporary or classic styles.

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Materials Tools Natural Stone Installation

https://stonetileus.com/ / August 27, 2016

Materials Tools Natural Stone Installation

Materials Tools Natural Stone Installation

Shopping List

MATERIALS & TOOLS

Materials Tools Natural Stone Installation- Cleaning Cloths, Tile, Tile Adhesive, Grout, Silicone Caulk and Silicone Grout Sealer.

Your Tools will be: Goggles, Rubber Gloves, Knee Pads, Level, Tile Cutter, Tile Saw, Carpenter’s Square, Sponge, and Rubber Grout.

Also needed are Float, Pencil, Tape Measure, Hammer, Notched Trowel or Spreader and Bucket.

Materials Tools – Natural Stone Installation, Your 1^st step in marble travertine Installation should be to seek the advice from licensed, insured professional.

Another option is a company with marble and travertine (natural stone) installation.

Remember to check their customer ratings.

Whenever possible a reference/referral from a friend or neighbor with a good experience can be so priceless.

Regardless of how you approach the project do your research.

The same applies if you want to do your own installation.

The information given in this article are general steps further research should be done.

Always do planning before you begin any project.

Get as much detailed information as possible on the project before you start.

Materials Tools – Natural Stone Installation

Stone Tile Us ships everywhere and fast, check or flooring tile shipping policy.

Check our latest natural stone projects to help you visualize yours.

If you need more information about our natural stone selection, give us a call today 855-344-8716.

You may install Stone Tile Us travertine marble on: patios, pools, decks, bathroom, kitchen and pools.
In modern times, travertine is still favored for construction.

It can also be used for many applications such as floors, walls, kitchen backslash and counters, and decorative accents.
We offer free travertine samples. Save money buying premium stone from our factory.

Travertine Tiles come in: 12″X24″, 18″X18″, 24″X24″, Honed and Filled, French Pattern Polished, French Pattern Tumbled, & Brushed and Chiseled.
Honed finish has a smooth and dull appearance.

It is less than polished and has different degrees of dullness.
Polished is when the stone buffed to the most refined and highest level with a natural high shine.

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Back Splash Tile Materials

https://stonetileus.com/ / August 26, 2016

Back Splash Tile Materials

Back Splash Tile Materials

Before Installing Back Splash Tile Materials Proper planning is recommend for smooth installation.

Make a list, purchase needed tools and materials have everything assembled before getting started.

Note: After selecting the style of wall tile you like for your Back Splash Tile Materials, always to get at least 10% to 20% extra for breakage and trim.

BASIC Back Splash Tile Materials:

Tape Measure

Chalk (for lines)

Thinset or tile adhesive

(Buy the correct amount of thinset/adhesive as it is to hold the tile on the wall)

Notched trowel

Use two thirds of the thickness of the tile being set.

(The trowel is for spreading the adhesive “combs” it onto the surface)

Level

Level is used to insure that installation is done on an even surface, if the floor is not even sand or remove excess material.

Tile Spacers

(Are to insure the lines between the tiles are properly spaced, usually 1/16 inch to 1/2 inch for kitchen walls.

The average being 1/8 inch grout line which is pleasing to the eye.)

Tile Saw

The wet tile saw is circular and cuts with water lubrication.

You can make straight cut with the tile saw only, not nippers.

It is suggested to rent a wet saw, if you don’t know someone that will share theirs with you.

Especially if this is a onetime project. If you plan on doing more projects buy good wet saw.

(Wet Saw has a range of prices but will be a couple hundred dollars).

One hundred and fifty dollars is the average cost.

Nippers

(For wall tile installation these maybe all you need, however you should always have additional cutters)

Tile Cutter

Practicing cutting on cheap tiles first with nippers and/or tile saw

(Snap/Rail cutter is usually about $20)

Rubber Grout Float

You’ll need a grout float to apply the grout after the tile is set and a grout is dry.

Grout

There will be many colors to choose from. Stores will have a sample palate that can be matched against the tiles to ensure correct color. Choice of: Non-sanded grouts are used for narrow areas up to 1/8″, Sanded grouts are used for areas from 1/8″ to 3/4″ and more.

Grout Sponge

Sponge will wipe off the excess grout from the tile.

Obvious

Don’t overlook the Obvious.

Remember to get Cleaning Cloths.

Add Goggles to your list.

You should be using a Pencil to write everything down and you will need it again.

Include a Hammer on your list you will need it

Rubber Gloves are very important to protect your hands

Knee Pads help you keep your knees from bruising.

Back Splash Tile Materials-INSTALLATION TIPS:

Mosaics Tile sheets are curved on all sides, giving them the ability to fit together with a seamless finish.
It is the art of creating an assemblage of small pieces of natural stone creating a complete pattern for use on floor,
walls, back splashes, kitchen, and bathroom. It is a technique used to create interior or artistic design.

Mosaics are made by hand on a 12×12 mesh for easy installation.

Lay tiles before using adhesive and then tiles can be cut with a knife on grout lines.

You should take measurements measure to center of the room.
Use a pencil to mark the corners then pick tiles up. Start at each corner and mark chalk lines to make a box for the field tile.
Next mix thinset to a thick creamy consistency, allow it sit for 10 minutes. Then use a notch towel 1/4 x 1/4 and then set tiles.
Inlay tiles with a margin trowel and lay them in place.
To get wall tiles to size cut with a wet saw,you can use a tile nipper for small tight areas.

Please use full directions for installation this is basically to give you an idea of the general process.

Stone Tile Us ships everywhere and fast, check our flooring tile shipping policy.

Check our latest natural stone projects to help you visualize yours.

If you need more information about our natural stone selection, give us a call today 855-344-8716.

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TRAVERTINE PAVERS INSTALLATION

https://stonetileus.com/ / August 25, 2016

TRAVERTINE PAVERS INSTALLATION

Stone Tile Us pavers are available in Marble and Travertine with finishes: tumbled, honed and filled. The finish on these stones are good for traction of vehicles and walking. The dense, hard material of travertine pavers makes them good for driveways, patios, pool and decks. They are resistant to moisture, cold, heat and erosion. There is no heat retention and its surface remains cool to the touch. We offer a good variety of colors and sizes to blend with your outdoor design.

Surface Preparation (Important)

Travertine pavers are durable, however, they are breakable so it’s important to properly prepare the surface. Pavers sized 6×12 are best for driveway to prevent cracking from the pressure of vehicles. Larger sizes, and French Pattern, are good for outdoor, deck and pool areas but not recommended for driveway use.

TRAVERTINE PAVERS INSTALLATION STEPS:

Dry-Set

Is highly recommended it is easy to lay and replace if needed and is the best option for cold weather.

Steps:

Excavate if needed

Compact (Soil has to have the correct moisture level)

Level, compact and repeat

Add 6” to 8” crushed limestone (sharp edges assist a snug fit) allows for good drainage.

Compact layers

Add the limestone in 2 -3 layers

Level compact and repeat

Top with ½” sand

Then lay pavers

Clearly define borders 6×12 Travertine Pavers

After pavers are in place Polymeric sand can be swept between cracks, grout, or they can be left alone

TRAVERTINE PAVERS INSTALLATION Mud-set

Uniform ground, surface/platform.

Excavate 6″ to 8″ of soil

Clear the area and create a level platform

Use a plate compactor to compact the soil

Fill area with crushed gravel (limestone base 3” to 4”)

Pour 4” concrete slab

Add mortar and lay the travertine pavers

Start from the edge of the driveway and work your way inwards.

Flexbond is recommended for cold weather mud set travertine paver installation that will be mud-set on top of a concrete surface.

It allows contraction and expansion during the extreme cold weather cycle as will as prevent cracking.

TRAVERTINE PAVERS INSTALLATION Sand set

Excavate the area and compact the soil.

Add a crushed limestone base 4” to 5”

Crushed limestone is a sure foundation, and will help the pavers stay in proper position while allowing proper drainage.

Add 1” to 2” of concrete sand over crushed limestone.

Lay pavers starting from the edge of the driveway and work your way in (use something like a concrete slab, to hold pavers in position during installation).

Pavers should be placed in a fitted pattern for good snug fit.

Fill the joints in with polymeric sand (usually a mix of sand & special additives that are used for filling paving stone joints).

Edging

It’s recommended to install landscape edging on the outside edge of the pavers this will keep them from shifting out of position (top of the edging must be level with the travertine paver edge)

An alternative is pouring concrete along the outside edge after tiles are set (top of the edging must be level with the travertine paver edge)

Finishes

Your outdoor travertine paver finish options are:

Tumbled finish, has textured, porous finish that is skid-resistant.

Honed is a smoother finish than tumbled but still has needed traction when wet.

Polished finish is smooth and should only be installed in covered outside areas porch patio etc…

TRAVERTINE PAVERS INSTALLATION Patterns

The pattern is up to you as there are several pattern/size options:

6×12, 8×8, 8×16, 12×12, 12×24, 16×16, 16×24, & 24×24

French pattern/mini-French pattern

Pattern repeats after the first square ends (tiles are 16″ by 24″, 16″ by 16″, 16″ by 8″ & 8″by 8″ pavers and is set to cover 16 sq. ft. area. You should place tiles close together and you should fill the joints with sand).

When pavers are set, check for level, go over the area with a plate compactor again.

Stone Tile Us ships everywhere and fast, check or flooring tile shipping policy.

Check our latest natural stone projects to help you visualize yours.

If you need more information about our natural stone selection, give us a call today 855-344-8716.

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