Back in the early eighteen-hundreds, the British built Fort Erie in Upper Canada to help guard the entrance to the Niagara river from Lake Erie. During the battle of 1812 the fort had been passed to American Hands several times, however, despite this the British only maintained a small garrison at the fort.
Today we face a different battle, that is modernizing our living space, but with Blue Tile, you’ve have an unfair advantage as we’ve been practicing the tile craft for your modern space, for a very long time.
I am Giuseppe, owner of Blue Marble and I have been delivering years of experience, skill and reliability to your tiling projects, ensuring complete satisfaction all along the way. I work extensively with homeowners and even businesses to meet the individual requirements of each client. If required, we will be happy to provide a consultation for all your tile needs. I will be pleased to handle all of your custom tile work whether it’s in your bathroom, kitchen, shower, basement or entranceway.
When you hire Giuseppe for any tile service in your home you can rest assured that Blue Marble carries complete liability insurance and we are a fully registered business in the Province of Ontario and in excellent standing. Blue Marble has some excellent customer testimonials and we can provide all insurance and registration documents at the customers request.
Your hallways and foyer space, without questions, sees the most hardwearing and traffic than any other entryway into and out of your home. Consequently, it should be as functional as possible and easy to organize, but must also withstand whatever life happens to throw at it – especially the floors. That’s why tiling your hallway or foyer is a great idea and has many advantages.
Since we are on the subject of floor tile for the hallway, what exactly is the best type of tile for this area of the home? Choice varies from barely-there to grand entries and every size in between. Continue reading to learn more.
Choosing your tile is going to be the single biggest decision your going to make for any modernization project. You want to choose a tile that can and will withstand many years of use, a tile that offers complete style and welcomes you and your family home with open arms – kids, pets, guests, dirt and all life brings with the changing seasons. We will be pleased to suggest a good marble or porcelain tile, but the ultimate decision will rest in your hands. Let’s tell you a little about both and why they are great choices for entryways.
Porcelain
Porcelain is a highly durable solid and resistant to damage, scratching, frost and so on. It can withstand water very well and can be manufactured to look like wood or even expensive tile like marble, which is very attractive. Porcelain is also a breeze to clean and maintain, making it an excellent choice for most homes.
Marble
Creating a truly unique floor with marble is easy as no two marble tiles are the same. It won’t fade and remain as unique as the day it was installed, over decades. As for durability, marble will last very well over the long haul.
Lastly, choose what’s right for you, your style and your preference, not necessarily what’s currently trending – this is one the main keys to consider what’s best!