Matt Clark Tile Joins Santa Barbra Chamber of Commerce

Santa Barbara, CA – The region’s leading supplier of unique and custom tiles, Matt Clark Tile & Stone were invited and accepted the invitation to join the prestigious Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce.

“We are excited to join the Chamber of Commerce and be among the likes of prominent local companies. We have been a part of the Santa Barbara County for over 15 years and look forward to providing great tiles and customer service for many years to come,” commented Matthias Clark, owner of Matt Clark Tile & Stone.

The Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce is the oldest and largest business organization in the Tri-County region. With over 2,000 businesses holding active memberships, the Chamber works to enhance and promote the regional economic landscape by supporting and collaborating with government, community resources, and businesses such as Matt Clark Tile & Stone. Governed by an elected board of directors, the Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce hosts annual events to bring awareness to the great work of local businesses in the region and to raise money for local community projects.

With a long track record of partnering with reputable California-based organizations, it was a logical fit for Matt Clark Tile & Stone to join the Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce. The origins of Matthias Clark’s expertise dates back to the late 1970’s when he was an apprentice under the renowned Armand Agresti, a fourth generation Italian tile installer. Since the San Luis Obispo store opened in 2002, the Clarks have become known for their industry expertise and impeccable taste for tile and interior design.

As a company, we take great pride in being able to offer one-of-a-kind tile options and superior customer service to their clients. We partner with nationwide industry suppliers to ensure that customers receive the attention to detail and outstanding communication needed to make their tile projects come to life.

For your next custom Santa Barbara tile project, reach out to the Santa Barbara tile experts at Matt Clark Tile & Stone. Our expansive showroom is stocked full of custom tiles and tile designs, making it the right place to find the exact tile or stone for your next remodeling or building project.

Call Matt Clark Tile & Stone today at (805) 543-7600 to schedule an appointment for a private tour of the showroom.

The Benefits of Using Terracotta

When your house is due for a remodeling job, there are many things to take into consideration. What color scheme are you going to be going with? What kind of textures are you looking for? What kind of style are you going for? How durable are the materials your using? The list goes on and on, but generally, a popular choice when remodeling a house or room is to replace the flooring.

There are many types of floors that you can pick from, but it all depends on what you’re going for. It can be a tough decision to make.

A popular choice amongst homeowners is to use Santa Barbara Terracotta Flooring in their home.

Terracotta or “Cooked Earth” is a durable ceramic material that is made by firing refined clay mixtures at high temperatures in kilns. For many centuries terracotta has been used in a variety of industries.

Here are the main benefits of installing terracotta flooring:

1) Terracotta has incredible durability
The biggest advantage of Santa Barbara terracotta flooring is its high durability. After manufacture and installation, these floors can last for ages all while maintaining their quality.

A testament to the durability and long lasting quality of the terracotta material are several ancient structures and sculptures, such as the Terracotta Army in China, which can be dated back to the late third century.

Most terracotta flooring is available in earthy shades such as red or brown, reflecting the natural color of the material, which is well liked for its earthiness and beauty. Terracotta flooring brings an old-worldly feel and ambiance to any home.

2) Terracotta is an incredibly versatile material
Terracotta is one of the few materials that is well-suited for both indoor and outdoor use. Its trademark strength and beauty have proven it to be useful in several settings and scenarios in architecture, as well as providing a rustic look that is hard to imitate.

It can be used both sealed and unsealed depending on the look and intended application. When sealed, terracotta has a higher quality and will fare well against stains, moisture, and scratches. It is also available in several shapes, patterns, and sizes; contemporary or traditional, the design is entirely your choice depending on the setting and look you are trying to achieve.

When it’s time to remodel, give Matt Clark Tile and Stone a call for the best quality tile in the Central Coast at (805) 543-7600.

Matt Clark Tile & Stone – Terra Cotta Flooring in San Luis Obispo

Terra Cotta is one of the oldest materials used in tile flooring – and for San Luis Obispo, terra cotta flooring remains a top choice because of its longevity and historical use in California architecture. The most important factor in selecting terra cotta flooring is quality. San Luis Obispo is home to the Matt Clark Tile & Stone showroom, where area homeowners and commercial developers go for terra cotta flooring in San Luis Obispo.

Matthias Clark began working with tile in 1978, and quickly fell in love with the magic of working with the materials, and the challenge of fitting them into non-traditional spaces. Material quality became an obsession for the 5th generation craftsman, especially with terra cotta.

Durable and fire resistant, terra cotta is made from clay that contains iron, giving it the signature rich, earthy hue that San Luis Obispo terra cotta flooring enthusiasts can’t get enough of. Terra Cotta is an Italian term meaning “cooked earth.” Terra cotta flooring is considered an environmentally friendly flooring selection, which has an added bonus for your family, customers, and guests in San Luis Obispo; terra cotta flooring naturally non-toxic and will not emit hazardous chemicals like some man-made flooring options.

Matt Clark Tile & Stone is your San Luis Obispo terra cotta flooring resource. Get expert design services and superior installation combined with more than 30 years of experience working side-by-side with the industry’s most respected tile and stone artisans. Matt Clark’s gallery of work is a compilation of beautiful, original creations and premier craftsmanship for the most discerning clientele. Visit our showroom or contact us to make an appointment to discuss your San Luis Obispo terra cotta flooring needs. References available upon request.

In addition to Terra Cotta, Matt Clark Tile & Stone offers: indoor and outdoor tile, stone, bathroom tile, hand-painted tile, ceramic tiles, porcelain tiles, glass mosaics, metal mosaics, nouveau tile, marble, granite, and limestone.

Specialties

Matt Clark Tile & Stone specializes in bringing the finest terra cotta, ceramic, porcelain, glass, wood, and natural stone tile to Paso Robles, Santa Maria, Bakersfield, Santa Barbara, and all of San Luis Obispo County. Some of our exclusive product offering includes: Oceanside Glasstile, Sonoma Tilemakers, Sumi-e glass, Porcelanosa, Stone Impressions, and Artistic Tile, to name a few. We also carry building materials such as grout, thinset, sealers, cleaners, and are the only fully stocked, authorized Schluter Systems dealer in San Luis Obispo County. If you are going to invest in this beautiful flooring, make sure you have a top-quality vaccuum like a Bissell Vacuum that washes and dries too!

Women In Tile

The artistry and craftsmanship of the tile and stone industry is often attributed to men, but the tides are turning and women are making their mark – one Paso Robles tile at a time.

Matthias Clark and Katie Franklin

Women like Katie Franklin are a great testament to the amount of talent that exists among women in tile. This article is to pay homage to the under recognized, yet innovative and intricate tile and stone artistry of women in tile.

Katie Franklin – Not only does this tile leading lady design and manage Matt Clark Tile and Stone’s expansive showroom, she is one of the driving forces behind bringing elegant and hand-crafted tile and stone designs to the Paso Robles region and beyond.

Even for the most demanding clients, Katie is able to source rare and beautiful tile and stone to transform any home or office into an exquisite tile Santa Maria masterpiece.

She currently runs one of the most beautiful and diverse showrooms on the Central Coast, providing unique, cutting edge tile and tile designs to prestigious clients from all over the world.

With an eye for detail and over two decades in the tile industry, Katie has helped hundreds of clients realize their tile design dreams, elevating Matt Clark Tile and Stone as the most recognized tile Paso Robles supplier’s on the Central Coast.

Nancy Epstein

Nancy Epstein – She is on a powerful mission to “make the world a better place, one tile at a time.” Her career in the luxury stone and tile industry dates back to the late 1980’s when she quickly rose to fame after designing custom cabinets for her brother’s home. Even early in her career, Nancy recognized the need for cabinet manufacturers to offer more tile and stone products. This passion to bring exquisite and custom tile and stone designs to the public is what lead her to open the family-owned, Artistic Tile.

Today, Artistic Tile is one of the largest luxury tile and stone wholesale distributors with nine showrooms across the country and products showcased in over 150 showrooms nationwide.

Nancy continues to find the best in tile designs, taking frequent trips to Europe and Asia to meet personally with expert, world-renowned craftsman. Artistic Tile is known for finding the rarest, never before seen tile Santa Maria designs to make any tile project come to life. Her mission to share her passion for tile and stone with the world has gained her acclaim with top interior designers and architects. Artistic Tile’s innovative and award-winning tile work has been showcased in America’s finest residences and most innovative design projects for prestigious restaurants, hotels & resorts, cruise lines, and spas.

So, the next time you admire a beautiful kitchen tile backdrop, walk on an ornate tile floor, or relax in a decorative tile covered spa, be sure to take a moment and thank these leading ladies for bringing the best-in-class tile and stone designs to the world!