Here at Matt Clark Tile we have access to materials to create ADA compliance designs without compromising for aesthetics. From non-slip flooring to curb-free showers, make your appointment to create the bathroom of your dreams to fit all of your needs. Call us today (805)878-2144.
Tile is Permanent
My first experience working with Tile was in 1978. I was helping my father set tile in a little art studio bath on his land in the Malibu Hills. We grouted the 8×8 tiles and set an alarm clock to come mist the floor with a garden hose every couple of hours to make sure it damp cured nice and slow. I enjoyed the Magic of working with mud and ceramics. I watched it transform a liquid slurry into a rock hard finished product overnight. The tile was permanent. I got the feeling it would outlive all of us, and all the wood in the house.
A little while later our neighbor John Stehura asked me to help cover some areas of his experimental architecture on the ridge across the way. John is a genius and had bought the ridge after he designed the F14 Navigation system. I went to work digging trenches for him to install fat ABS pipe he later planned to snake fiber optic cable through. This was 1978. He was certain that there would be a nuclear war and built a ferro cement dome to live in. One Friday he came driving up to the property with his car dragging on the rutted dirt road, carrying a load of B&W green glossy tile. It was 4×4. Almost all wall tile in those days was 4×4.
He set up a grinding wheel, and a few buckets of Henry’s Mastic and instructed me to cover the doorways, arches, columns and dome ceiling with green tile. I had to smack the 4x4s with a hammer to get pieces small enough to follow the contour of the curved oblique concrete. It was fun and challenging and way better than digging trenches. I listened to all the current hits, Blondie, Al Green, while under big California Oaks tiling this very unique and large concrete igloo.
There was an enormous fire in Malibu a few years later. My Dads Little art studio (wood framed) didn’t stand a chance. Everyones cars were turned to molten steel and glass. John locked himself in his concrete house and closed all the windows and doors while the 2700 degree fire raged around him. It never got over 88 in there. and not a single tile fell off. As a matter of fact, not a single tile has popped off through today, over a third of a century later.
Why Quality is Worth the Investment
Hand-crafted tile and natural stone can be a distinctive way to bring any room in your home to life. The details and intricate patterns that can be made with tile are truly remarkable! As with anything worth having, tile and stone designs and installments do come at a cost, but homeowners that have custom tile and stone installed in their home all agree on one fact: it was one of the best investments they made to upgrade their home. If you’re investing in new tiles, you’ll also want to invest in an appropriate mop. Check out this list of the best mops for tiles by bestproductspro.
If you’re considering cheap flooring or home decor options, consider these top five reasons why tile and stone are worth the investment:
• Materials that are made to last. When you invest in Matt Clark Tile and Stone products, you are guaranteed a product that will last for the ages, and a customer service experience that is unmatched. Carpet, even laminate flooring, may be more cost-effective than tile and stone, but these materials cannot withstand common wear and tear, especially in high traffic areas. Imported ceramic tile is crafted to be luxurious and durable, offering homeowners peace of mind with their investment. Unlike other flooring options, tile and stone are the least susceptible to damage, and when well maintained can last for many decades. The custom and rustic artistry of a stone floor, or the eye-catching detail of an ornate kitchen backsplash can instantly transform an ordinary home into one that is full of personality and character.
• The embodiment of comfort. Tile and stone when installed in a home can exude elegance, prestige, and serenity. By adding a custom tile floor, the look and feel of the room takes on a soothing and relaxing ambiance. At Matt Clark Tile and Stone, we can even design and install heated flooring solutions using custom tile and natural stone.
• An expression of beauty. Every home has its little intricacies that make it unique and that ultimately make it home. What better way to celebrate the essence of your home than with beautiful artisan tiles and natural stone? These materials are the ultimate symbol of beauty and timelessness that all visitors to your home will admire.
• A commitment to your health. Recent studies have found that building materials when manufactured with toxic chemicals and additives can introduce a silent, but very dangerous, health risk into your home. The tile Paso Robles experts at Matt Clark Tile and Stone only source materials that have passed the most stringent safety and health standards, so, you can rest assured that your new custom tile project will only bring beauty and elegance into your home, not harmful carcinogens!
• Build up your good karma. Making the decision to purchase tile or stone for your home is, simply put, a decision to support sound business practices. A lot of cheap, imported flooring materials are manufactured in places that have very little governmental oversight or regulation. Therefore, the amount of money you spend may not match the quality of product you deserve. Not with Matt Clark Tile and Stone! Our tile Paso Robles team values your investment in our products and will ensure that any product we sell meets, if not, exceeds your expectations.
Have a tile idea that you’d like see come to life in your home? Or, are you looking to upgrade your home with beautiful, artisan tile or natural stone? We are your local one-stop source for your next tile project and will work with you, every step of the way, from conception to completion.
With only the highest quality materials in our diverse showroom, we have the perfect tile for any room in your home! When you partner with the tile Santa Maria specialists at Matt Clark Tile and Stone, you get exclusive access to our advanced knowledge of waterproofing, installation methods, and creative, state-of-the-art flooring solutions. Contact us today at (805) 543-7600.