Distinctive Tile & Stone

Distinctive Tile & Stone is Western Washington's first choice for quality customer service and materials. Through Distinctive Tile & Stone, you will have access to porcelain, ceramic, and natural stone tile. You may also view slabs made of high-quality granite, quartz, and marble to help you select the perfect material for your custom countertops, fireplace hearths, shower walls, and pans. We invite you to visit our showroom in Olympia, Washington to choose from our unique products that are available to help you make your next home project a masterpiece.

One of the myths outside the tile and stone industry is that granite is difficult to maintain. This could not be further from the truth. Regardless of the type of stone you choose, we seal your stone twice - once before we fabricate and again after the installation. With granite, the sealer only rides on the microscopic pores of the stone. It does not penetrate the stone the way a wood varnish seeps into the wood. We will guide you through any maintenance requirements prior to your final product selection, thus ensuring you get the right product for the right application.

Nothing stands out more than beautiful stone countertops in your bathroom or kitchen. Whether it's for a remodel or a newly designed home, Distinctive Tile & Stone can help make your countertops be the envy of the neighbors. When it comes to stone kitchen countertops you will want to make sure that the type of stone you choose will meet your needs and expectations. Granite countertops for your kitchen, for example, are a popular choice due to granite being able to handle the cooking environment.

Granite is a natural stone that is imported from all over the world. It is a popular choice when discussing material options for kitchens and bathrooms because of its beauty and versatility. Color options are virtually limitless and granite is stain and scratch resistant, and is impervious to heat. You can set a hot pot on a granite counter without a trivet without a problem. Learn more about granite countertops and their benefits. Continue with granite for backsplashes and you create a look of visual continuity as well as saving you time and money.

To clear up a little confusion, I am often asked whether or not I can recommend stone flooring by a customer. When a customer asks me to recommend stone flooring, what I have found that in many cases what the customer is referring to is tile that looks like a natural stone floor. Let us first start with the definition of the term tile and then we can take a look at some of the categories of tile. The term tile is used to refer to any natural stone or man-made material that has been manipulated into a dimensional design for your kitchen or bathroom suitable for its intended application.

In the Olympia/Lacey area and elsewhere in the Pacific Northwest there is perhaps no other stone that provides such an appropriate backdrop as slate. Although soft to the touch quality slate has a low water absorption rate and has been used as a roofing and exterior cladding material for thousands of years. When we refer to slate in the United States we are in most cases referring to slate tiles or slabs that have been imported from India and Brazil. The two major suppliers of slate to the United States.

The start of any kitchen remodel begins with a new kitchen design. Today's modern kitchens are not complete without tile and stone. Your countertops and backsplash will be the centerpiece of your new kitchen. Finding the perfect blend of stone countertops and tile backsplash will make a difference between an "Okay" design, and getting that "Wow" factor that your friends and family are going to notice right away when they walk into your new kitchen. First off, you will want narrow down the material and color selection for your new kitchen.

With hundreds of countertop choices and thousands of tiles to choose from, you will be able to find the tile and stone that is right for your kitchen design and bathroom design. At Distinctive Tile & Stone we have participated in hundreds of kitchen and bath remodels. Usually after just one design consultation we are able to narrow down material and color selection. From there we can discuss such topics as design aesthetics and space utilization i.e. what you are hoping to achieve with your project.

Here at Distinctive Tile & Stone we do kitchen design and bathroom design. We will help you find the tile and stone that is right for you. Pick from hundreds of countertop choices, and thousands of tiles to choose from for your tile and stone design home project. With a great eye for colors and visualization, we will assist you throughout all design phases including creative problem solving! As seen in the list above, quartz and granite countertops for your kitchen, are both popular choices. Quartz kitchen countertops are great because of the surfaces nonporous nature, and because of its antimicrobial properties.

So you finally decided that your home in Olympia or Lacey needs a bathroom remodel and a kitchen remodel. There are a lot of initial questions to ask. Do you need a general contractor? What type of materials should you use? And many more. There are many more questions to consider with your project than the two listed above. You will need to do a lot of research before you get started on your kitchen and bathroom remodel. This article hopes to answer some of your basic questions. There is a long journey ahead, but having your friends and family see your beautiful new kitchen and bathroom will be well worth the work.

Whether you are a do-it-yourselfer or would like to find a contractor to remodel your kitchen, there are a lot of initial steps to take in planning your project. At Distinctive Tile & Stone we have been involved in hundreds of kitchen remodels, and we are here to help you. We have acted as a general contractor for numerous remodel projects. We have also worked with many home owners as simply a liaison between different trades. Having participated in the tile and stone industry in the Pacific Northwest for more than 25 years we have access to whatever resources your project may require.

Everyone wants a dream house, and although remodeling your entire home would add a lot of value to your property, not everyone has the cash available for such a large project. However, a bathroom remodel price is going to be much lower than a complete remodel of your home. Another thought, would be when was the last time you remodeled your bathroom? If it has been over 10 years, then your bathroom design could be outdated and will need some work. Fortunately, with help from Distinctive Tile & Stone, and additional research, you will be able to create a bathroom that will impress your family and friends.

Just Like our Kitchen Design Services, our Bathroom Design Services are handled with equal amounts of detail from our experienced team. Every bathroom stone design, or tile design project will carefully be planned out with your feedback, leaving you in control of how the job will turn out. With the huge selection of different stones and tiles we have, you will be able to find your ideal bathroom countertops. Color, material, and the cut of edge you want, are all up to you. We can tell you the pros and cons of each, so there will be no unwanted surprises later down the road after your project is completed.