Lavin Tile & Stone

Kitchen Countertop Comparison Chart

Compare and contrast features of the countertop surfaces available in today’s market. With so many possibilities to choose from, it’s hard to know which options you should consider. Think about your budget, your design taste and how your family will use your kitchen before making your decision.

Is Quartz or Granite Better For Your Countertop? We Have Answers

10 Tips for Planning a Funeral and Saving Money

Planning a funeral for a someone you love is one of the most difficult things that people have to do. Not only is it emotionally trying, it can also be financially challenging as well. Advanced Fun…

Want Your Tombstone to Last Forever? Make It Out of Quartzite

You might think that rock for your gravestone will last a long time, but not all rocks weather the ravages of time the same way.

Granite Countertop Ideas

Discover the different types, edges, and applications of granite countertops, and get ideas on how to use granite in your own kitchen.

Tile Planks and the Look of Wood

Get the look of wood by using tile planks, and understand what it takes to have them installed.

What are the Advantages of a Tile Floor? (with pictures)

A tile floor is easy to maintain and clean, generally easy to install and repair, and available in a variety of designs. It is...

How to freshen up tile floors

Do you have tile floors in your home? Maybe in a high traffic area,the bathroom or in the kitchen? No matter how much you sweep or mop,tile can look dingy or otherwise dirty. Chances are, your grout is toblame. Grout is typically cement based, which means its absorbent. Whenyou mop your floors, that dirty mop water…

How to Install a No-Sweat Backsplash

Use a peel-and-stick tile mat instead of messing with thinset and a trowel

How Do I Care for My Tile Flooring?

When you make an investment in your home, you want to make sure that you get your money’s worth. Your home’s floors are bound to take a daily beating; after all, they’re one part of the house that you know... Read More

Tile vs. Carpet or Wood For Chandler Kitchen

Learn why Chandler AZ residents prefer tile floors over carpet or wood. Call us today for your tile floor cleaning needs!

Get the Backsplash Tiles of Your Dream with This Smart Hack

Can’t afford a big order of the backsplash tiles of your dreams? Claire Thomas of Sweet Laurel Bakery has a genius workaround.

Creating a Stone Look Fireplace with Panels and Plywood

‘Tis the Season for fireplaces, and we have pictures from another successful, simple-to-do project. See how these homeowners created a beautiful stone look fireplace using only panels and ply…

Tile Installation: How to Tile Over Existing Tile

You can lay new ceramic tile right over the old, using the prep techniques we show here. It avoids the time-consuming, messy tear-out process.

Re-Bath Before and After: Latest Tile Design Trends

How can I make my bathroom unique? This is a question we get asked almost every time we sit down at a consultation. While there are almost an infinite amount of combinations a customer can choose from when it comes to flooring, cabinetry, countertops, hardware, and shower combinations, there are limited choices when it comes to the latest tile design trends.

Our Favorite Tile and Stone Companies (The ones we carry, of course!)

Appilan by Vetrissimo Glass Tile Frosted glass with shaded color blends and straight edges