Tag Archive | "granite"
Portfolio: Kozmus Black Kitchen Counters
This beautiful home in Bruneau, Idaho used the spectacular 3cm Kozmus Black with an understated panoramic edge detail. Jeanie oversaw the project, and the customers were so ecstatic that they sent us pictures to share with the rest of you! Head on over to our portfolio page to see more pictures and learn the details. [...]
Continue reading...Portfolio: Eagle New Home
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Here’s another great completed project from the files of Schumacher Tile & Stone! Tamara and Roger worked closely with the owner and builder on this job, which I’m sure will delight your eyes. See the details: Here! Heidi Breton Schumacher Tile & Stone
Continue reading...Presidents’ Day Sale – Saturday, February 13th
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Our Presidents’ Day Sale will run on Saturday, February 13th from 10am to 4pm. We’ll have several great offers and specials running, so please drop by to look and enjoy a free hot dog! Heidi Breton Schumacher Tile & Stone
Continue reading...Portfolio: Venetian Gold
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Another addition to our portfolio collection! A kitchen and two bathrooms, pictured for your enjoyment! Breakfast Bar:
Continue reading...Definition: Lamination
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Definition: Lamination, lam, lammed edges. When you hear a designer here in at our granite showroom talk about ‘lammed edges,’ they are not referring to sheep of any sort. Instead, this is fabrication slang for lamination, the process of placing two materials immediately against each other in a sheet. For granite, this refers to the [...]
Continue reading...Question: What is ‘engineered tile’?
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Natural wood flooring on the left, wood laminate on the right. Marwa asks: What are engineered tiles ? How are the made? How they are cut? What are they used for? Hello, Marwa! Thanks for your question. I’m sorry the answer has been slightly delayed. Unfortunately, the term ‘engineered tiles’ does not describe a specific [...]
Continue reading...The Low-Down on Slab Thicknesses and Edge Details
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Slabs of granite, marble, travertine, and even engineered stone basically come in two thicknesses: ¾” (2cm) and 1 ¼” (3cm). Used in their original form, without a lamination, we would refer to them as single thickness 2cm or 3cm counter tops. When doing single thickness counter tops, there are some specific preparations that need to [...]
Continue reading...Six Steps to Expect After Committing to Your New Countertops
Monday, December 22, 2008
Once you have made all the final selections with your sales person you can expect the following: When you or your contractor inform us that your cabinets are fully installed, you will be scheduled to have our Templator come make a pattern of your cabinets and collect all the necessary details like sink location, stove [...]
Continue reading...The Five Most Important Things to Bring When Shopping for Countertops
Friday, December 12, 2008
Photo source: tanakawho I’ve been asked recently about the first steps leading up to getting a new kitchen countertop. It’s always annoying to have to go back and forth, back and forth between this store, that store, and your house, just because you don’t have critical information when you need it. So I’ve done a [...]
Continue reading...Ten Rockin’ Christmas Gifts You Haven’t Thought of Yet
Friday, December 5, 2008
When you’re trying to find inexpensive, quality gifts this year, don’t overlook Schumacher. “But, Heidi!” you say, “A new kitchen countertop or tile floor isn’t exactly on my ‘inexpensive’ list!” True. However, we’ve had a brainstorming session over here, and I think we’ve come up with a few gift ideas that rock (if you’ll pardon [...]
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Tuesday, June 14, 2011
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