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The Benefits of Shopping at a Tile Showroom Instead of a Big Box Store

Tile Showroom

Are you thinking about refreshing the look of your kitchen? Maybe you want to give your bathroom a stylish new look. When looking for materials for your remodeling project, you may immediately envision the endless aisles of a big box store. Consider a visit to a tile showroom known for its unique, appealing selection of natural stone, porcelain tile and slabs. Look at just a few of the many reasons why stone and tile showrooms are preferable to a big box store.

Assistance from Knowledgeable Individuals

When you walk through the doors of a tile showroom, you are greeted by a staff of dedicated professionals who are knowledgeable about natural stone and tile. If you have a question about the quality, makeup or design of a selection of tile, you can rest assured you will receive an informed, helpful answer. Shopping for tile in a big box store means you may not get reliable information.  Specifically, about what you’d like to use for your remodeling project.

Durable Products

Whether you’re installing new counter-tops in your kitchen or putting a new shower in your bathroom, you want to know that the natural stone, porcelain or other material you choose will be durable. Stone and tile showrooms have a selection of durable products imported from quarries located in Africa, Palestine and Egypt. Staff members are more than glad to elaborate on the origin of the products in our showroom.

A Wide Selection of Appealing Natural Tile and More

Big box store chains place a standard order for tile and other remodeling materials. Hence, you may be getting the same type of tile or stone that many of your neighbors have in their kitchens and bathrooms. Alternatively, specific tile showrooms offer a variety of unique products for shoppers to peruse. For that reason, this gives you the opportunity to fulfill the vision you have.  Specifically, for your bathroom, kitchen, hallway, fireplace or other area of your home. A few examples of the materials available include:

• Limestone

• Porcelain

• Onyx

• Travertine

• Granite

Decorating Advice

Most big box stores are full of part-time employees who help answer basic questions for shoppers. While this can be helpful, you may be looking for guidance on the type of tile or stone that would look best in a bathroom or kitchen of a certain size or with a certain amount of light. If you need advice on what sort of material to choose for the counter of your kitchen island or bathroom vanity, you need to speak to someone with lots of knowledge as well as creative ideas. Staff members at tile showrooms are happy to sit with you to help you figure out the best choices for your remodeling project. Maybe you’re dreaming of an elegant marble counter-top for your kitchen island. Specifically, showrooms have examples of beautiful marble options such as Blue Cielo, New Portoro or Bianco Carrara. Or, maybe you’re seeing a bathroom with a lovely limestone tiled shower. A showroom can help you weigh the many options you have including Jerusalem Grey Gold, Time Worn Lagos Blue and Mt Carmel Cobblestone. For that reason, Tile Specialist are there to advise you on your remodeling choices if you’d like some guidance.

A Relaxing Shopping Experience

Big box stores can get very crowded and loud on any day of the week. In Contrast, specialty tile showrooms are quieter, giving you a relaxing shopping experience. Most noteworthy, this is an important decision about the appearance of your home that deserves careful consideration. This sort of atmosphere helps you to take your time and make the best decision as to the natural stone or tile you want for your remodeling project. Ask questions, wander around the showroom and make a leisurely decision.

Follow-Up Support

Finally, tile experts provide follow-up support for its customers. If you have a question about the product you order, or an issue comes up as you begin your remodeling project, contact your tile specialist to talk to someone who is familiar with your order and can assist.

Convenience

If you live in San Francisco, Carmel Stone Imports in Palo Alto is an easy 30-mile trip south. Their convenient location makes the shopping experience even more pleasant. Plus, if you have questions or want to return to the store for a second look at a tile selection or another item, you don’t have far to travel to reach the store.

Carmel Stone Imports is a major West Coast Importer and Wholesaler of unique and exotic first-rate quality natural stone. We have 3 locations and showrooms from the Bays of San Francisco to Monterey in beautiful California.