By pivobolqr October 22, 2015
Fabulous! We didn’t have a single problem. Distinctive was great about making sure the design was planned and everything was ordered before they started demolition. They came in at budget and ahead of schedule. They are one of the most professional companies we have dealt with, and it was a great experience. Our bathroom looks fantastic. ...read more
By Artisan Design and Build Inc October 20, 2015
Apex Building & Remodeling LLC did a great transformation of our kitchen! We were so pleased with the timely completion of the job and their work ethic. We could never thank them enough! ...read more
By Waggin's West Dog Training and Behavior Consulting, LLC October 19, 2015
The love and care you put in to our home continues to build lives in this generation and will continue to do so for generations to come. Apex Building & Remodeling LLC knows that the most important tool in a contractor`s toolbox isn`t a great hammer but a great heart. ...read more
When picking tile for your project there are a couple of things you should take into consideration when deciding which tile to choose. By considering the following items you will have a better understanding of which tile is correct for your particular application and why. The most important thing to consider is the location of the tile. Where are you installing the tile? Will it be installed on a floor, a wall, in a shower, on a countertop? Certain tiles are made only for certain applications. While tiles made specifically for floors can be used on a wall the reverse is not true. After you've determined where the tile will be installed you must make sure the tile you've chosen is durable enough for that area. This is determined by what is called the PEI rating of the tile. This is a scale of 1 - 5 with a rating of 5 being the most durable. For most indoor flooring applications you want a PEI rating of 3 or higher, although a rating of 2 may be used for light traffic areas. Ensuring a proper PEI rating will guarantee you've chosen the proper tile durability-wise. . Another thing to consider is the absorption rate of your chosen tile. Absorption rate is the amount of water a particular tile will absorb and is defined by a weight percentage. Porcelain tile has the lowest absorption rate which is why it is usually the preferred type of tile for wet areas such as showers. In fact porcelain tile is simply a ceramic tile with a particularly low absorption rate. You can check my website at TileArtCenter.com for specific information on different types of tile. The last factor I'll discuss is what is called the static coefficient of friction, the SCOF or simply COF. This is a measure of the friction, or slipperiness if you will, of a particular tile. This is (usually) a number between 0.1 and .10. The higher the number the less slippery it is. Every tile has two COF numbers - one for when it is wet and one for dry. This number becomes important in applications such as shower floors or on a porch. While is is absolutely possible to simply walk in somewhere and pick your tile without taking any of this into consideration, for purposes of durability and practicality it is always best to choose the correct tile for your application. I will always check the above points to ensure the tile my client has chosen is acceptable for the area in which it is being installed. By doing this I make sure there are no surprises or disappointments lurking down the road. On a closing note don't forget to consider the most important factor - does your wife like the way it looks? ...read more
By Tile Art May 24, 2009
Hi. My name is Matthew McHugh and I am a tile (as well as a general) contractor in San Diego, Ca. I would like to introduce myself as well as offer advise to anyone in need surrounding tile installations. From simple flooring questions to steam showers, just ask and I will be happy to share my knowledge to make sure your project is not only asthetically pleasing, but done in accordance with industry standards. ...read more
By McHugh Tile April 26, 2008
Planning for a bathroom remodel can hit a snag without a definite theme. A modern bathroom design will bring your interior design to present day standards. Both the material and texture of your materials will work together to create your modern bathroom masterpiece. ...read more
Starting a business can be one of the most rewarding projects you will ever take on, but it is not going to be easy to make your business successful. If you are looking to open a home renovation referral business, then you are going to have a lot of research to do, and hopefully have other people that... ...read more
