Walker Zanger has come out with some retro looking tiles from the 70's. Like all good designs they never die it just takes 30 years for them to come back full circle again to become popular and stylish. With this tile or any tile with a strong pattern it is very important to always book match your pieces when going around a corner. We follow this same rule when installing marble in showers. Balance, precision, and uniformity always makes a tile job look better but they add time and labor to a project and this will most certainly add expense to your bottom line. So when picking a expensive unique tile it is just as important to hire a person who is capable of taking their time and has the skill set to bring out the full potential of the material you selected. If you are interested in Walker Zanger tile and would like to have their tile installed in your home then you can have complete confidence in Van Osdol Marble and Tile to providing you with a superior tile installation with undeniable craftsmanship. Contact us today at 941-468-5955 for your free estimate and design consultation.

Why is Epoxy Grout such a amazing products for shower installations? There are so many benefits to using epoxy over standard cement based grouts especially is a shower or a wet environment. First it has superior stain resistance due to its near zero porosity. Secondly it never needs to be sealed and can always be cleaned to its original color. Thirdly since it is not porous it doesn't change color when wet like sanded cement grout. We have seen many shower floors like the one pictured here that was grouted with standard grout. What we usually see is that the grout is several shades of color because wet grout is darker until it dries so the shower floor is not uniform in color. I think one of the best benefits to using epoxy grout is that since it doesn't absorb water it is less likely to harbor mold. Nothing can compare to the uniformity of epoxy grout color too, because there isn't any pigments or cement in it the grout it lacks the inconsistency seen in standard grout. Epoxy grout is installed using the same method as regular grout but the clean up and shaping of the grout is completely different from standard grout. I would highly recommend hiring a professional to install epoxy grout for you that has worked with it for several years on a number of different surfaces. We have found that each tile grouts differently from each other and temperature and greatly effects the characteristics of the grout. If you are interested in having epoxy grout used for your next project call Mark Van Osdol for a estimate, we have over 10 years experience working with different epoxys and have found what products perform best. You can reach Van Osdol Marble and Tile in Sarasota at 941-468-5955