Archive | November, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving!
Hello, everyone. This is just a note to let you know that Schumacher Tile & Stone will be closed on Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will be open on Saturday, the 29th of November, from 10am to 2pm. Patti is going to be baking goodies to share, and she’s an awesome cook, [...]
Continue reading...Style Trends and Tips from Jeanie
24. November 2008
The Tile Council of North America (TCNA) reports that US sales of ceramic tile have grown 43.7 percent in the past five years, and the market has more than tripled in the past 20 years. Sales of natural stone tile is not far behind. Taking these facts into consideration, here are a few tips and [...]
Continue reading...DIY: How to Install an Undermount Sink with 3cm Granite
20. November 2008
If you’re the do-it-yourself type, then you may have thought at some point or another, “Hey, what if I get a granite countertop and install it with the sink myself? Wouldn’t that cut down on the price?” The answer to that is yes — usually. If you are looking at our granite remnant sale, templating [...]
Continue reading...Want to Talk About Real Design?
18. November 2008
Just dropping a note here to let everyone know about the Real Talk Design forums. This is your resource for conversation on design and style issues, and is a nice stand-alone and simple option. Instead of being a thread that’s just a small part of a huge Do-It-Yourself network, Real Talk Design is specifically geared [...]
Continue reading...Where Do Natural Stone Slabs Come From?
13. November 2008
Photo Courtesy The Brooklyn Museum When you are in a warehouse selecting granite or marble slabs for your kitchen counters, it’s fairly obvious that they are not in their native environment. Even someone with little experience in the Boise, Idaho area can tell that Schumacher does not have a quarry stuck somewhere among the trucks [...]
Continue reading...Granite and Radon — The Truth
11. November 2008
In recent weeks the media has focused on granite countertops and whether they can increase your indoor radon levels. Studies repeatedly show granite countertops pose NO health risk. Repeated studies from respected scientists have come to the same conclusion: Radon emissions from granite countertops aren’t even close to posing a health risk. While it’s true [...]
Continue reading...What is ‘Engineered Quartz’? Why Would I Want to Use it?
6. November 2008
If you’re looking into purchasing granite countertops, chances are you’ve heard about engineered quartz. Are you wondering whether you should consider quartz as an alternative? As with just about anything, there are various reasons you would or would not use quartz as opposed to another type of surfacing material. A major attraction for quartz is [...]
Continue reading...Important Considerations for Grout Installation and Sealing
3. November 2008
Grout is the finishing touch on your tile project. However, the importance of grout is often overlooked. If the proper steps are not taken, the all-important finishing touch will often leave a nasty impression on whoever comes in contact with it. Here are a few steps of keys to grouting success. Step number one is [...]
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26. November 2008
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