A TILE NATION
TILE INSTALLATIONS since 1979
MASTER CRAFTSMAN - CUSTOM TILE CONTRACTORS
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REMODELING Kitchen and Bathroom Tile Contractor serving:
DENVER|AURORA|BOULDER|ARVADA|BAILEY|BEAVER CREEK|BOW MAR|BRIGHTON|BROOMFIELD|CASTLE PINES|
CASTLE ROCK|CENTENNIAL|CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE|CHERRY CREEK|COLUMBINE|COMMERCE CITY|CONIFER|
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LITTLETON|LONETREE|LONGMONT|LOUISVILLE|LAFAYETTE|NIWOT|PARKER|ROXBOROUGH PARK|SUPERIOR|ERIE|
THORNTON|VAIL|WASHINGTON PARK|WHEAT RIDGE|WESTMINSTER,COLORADO
DENVER|AURORA|BOULDER|ARVADA|BAILEY|BEAVER CREEK|BOW MAR|BRIGHTON|BROOMFIELD|CASTLE PINES|
CASTLE ROCK|CENTENNIAL|CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE|CHERRY CREEK|COLUMBINE|COMMERCE CITY|CONIFER|
EAGLE|EVERGREEN|ENGLEWOOD|FRISCO|GOLDEN|GREENWOOD VILLAGE|HIGHLANDS RANCH|KEN CARYL|LAKEWOOD|
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THORNTON|VAIL|WASHINGTON PARK|WHEAT RIDGE|WESTMINSTER,COLORADO
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KITCHEN & BATHROOM REMODELING PHOTOS - TILE DESIGN
PICTURES, IDEAS, TRENDS and TIPS FOR ANY BUDGET:
What's your tile style? Lets' face it, there's a lot to choose from and making a decision that will
benefit your investment in time and money is not always an easy thing to do. We're here to help,
for an appointment that is convenient for you call: Kathleen 720-436-5808 info@atilenation.com
PICTURES, IDEAS, TRENDS and TIPS FOR ANY BUDGET:
What's your tile style? Lets' face it, there's a lot to choose from and making a decision that will
benefit your investment in time and money is not always an easy thing to do. We're here to help,
for an appointment that is convenient for you call: Kathleen 720-436-5808 info@atilenation.com
Do you see what I see? This kitchen backsplash
has a lot of outlets, a large window and not a lot
of space. Choosing a larger format tile wouldn't
work here for fear that it would look too cut up.
has a lot of outlets, a large window and not a lot
of space. Choosing a larger format tile wouldn't
work here for fear that it would look too cut up.
Since I had already picked the granite slab
countertop, selecting the tile to use for the splash
was easier since the variety of tiles available
today are endless and stone slabs can be limiting.
countertop, selecting the tile to use for the splash
was easier since the variety of tiles available
today are endless and stone slabs can be limiting.
Smaller tiles in a mosaic pattern or sheet tile would
work nicely. As I searched for a tile that would
evoke the quality of the materials already installed
I came across this slate sheet tile.
work nicely. As I searched for a tile that would
evoke the quality of the materials already installed
I came across this slate sheet tile.
It's funny sometimes you'll look and look for
something that you picture in your mind's eye and
you have no success finding it. Then when you
find it you instantly know that's the right pick!
something that you picture in your mind's eye and
you have no success finding it. Then when you
find it you instantly know that's the right pick!
Looking at the full scope of the kitchen you can
see how using a sheet tile worked so well in this
tile design. Since the island is curved in the front
the tile installation would need to follow the
radius without looking butchered.
see how using a sheet tile worked so well in this
tile design. Since the island is curved in the front
the tile installation would need to follow the
radius without looking butchered.
Laying out the tile for the most symmetrical looking
wall was helped also by the fact that this sheet
tile was a mini subway tile pattern that the tile
installer used to his advantage. Once the sealer
was applied the slate took on a copper finish.
wall was helped also by the fact that this sheet
tile was a mini subway tile pattern that the tile
installer used to his advantage. Once the sealer
was applied the slate took on a copper finish.
This mud room needed a durable yet appealing
floor covering that would be able to stand up to
the daily use of a large family with pets. This is a
slate sheet tile in a flagstone pattern that was
then enhanced by applying stone impregnator and
sealer. This floor will see years of good use.
floor covering that would be able to stand up to
the daily use of a large family with pets. This is a
slate sheet tile in a flagstone pattern that was
then enhanced by applying stone impregnator and
sealer. This floor will see years of good use.
As will the tile that was installed for the counter -
tops. Our tile setter built the countertop and then
installed 12x12 slate tile. This choice was a good
alternative to a solid surface material running
about 1/2 the price of slab and is much better
looking and higher quality then a laminated top.
tops. Our tile setter built the countertop and then
installed 12x12 slate tile. This choice was a good
alternative to a solid surface material running
about 1/2 the price of slab and is much better
looking and higher quality then a laminated top.
For return - on - investment natural stone products
have proven to be the right choice in updating any
kitchen or bathroom. A small bathroom tiled in
slate, travertine and granite will more than make
up in size when buyers shop for a home that will
appeal to the design trends that are so popular in
today's real estate market.
The sleek modern lines of the toilet and bath tub
along with the clean lines of the vanity provide the
crisp look of sophistication that is intended to
appeal to a variety of buyers.
have proven to be the right choice in updating any
kitchen or bathroom. A small bathroom tiled in
slate, travertine and granite will more than make
up in size when buyers shop for a home that will
appeal to the design trends that are so popular in
today's real estate market.
The sleek modern lines of the toilet and bath tub
along with the clean lines of the vanity provide the
crisp look of sophistication that is intended to
appeal to a variety of buyers.
Today's trend for vanity tops and countertops in
general is to install soild surface materials which
include; granite, marble, silestone and alike. Tile
has proved to be a good alternative in design and
budget costs.
general is to install soild surface materials which
include; granite, marble, silestone and alike. Tile
has proved to be a good alternative in design and
budget costs.
The edges of this limestone tile is fabricated or
bullnosed by our tile installers, making for a pro -
fessionally finished look. The vanity backsplash is a
4" tumbled travertine with glass tile mixed in the
design and 1/2 round travertine along the edges.
bullnosed by our tile installers, making for a pro -
fessionally finished look. The vanity backsplash is a
4" tumbled travertine with glass tile mixed in the
design and 1/2 round travertine along the edges.
Not every bathroom is built the
same, to some, size does
matter. If there is no room to
expand your space for remodel-
ing purposes, then the selection
of materials takes on greater
importance in design choices.
same, to some, size does
matter. If there is no room to
expand your space for remodel-
ing purposes, then the selection
of materials takes on greater
importance in design choices.
Although this bathroom floor is
narrow the tile makes it look
wider. Honed travertine 12x12
tile set with 2x2 glass tiles in a
pin-wheel pattern makes for a
very appealing design that
enhances the room's focal point.
narrow the tile makes it look
wider. Honed travertine 12x12
tile set with 2x2 glass tiles in a
pin-wheel pattern makes for a
very appealing design that
enhances the room's focal point.
As you enter this room your eye
is drawn to the bath area with
it's 12x12 limestone tiles and
decorative tile liners. 1/2 round
travertine tile edging mirrors
the tile design installed on the
bathroom vanity splash.
is drawn to the bath area with
it's 12x12 limestone tiles and
decorative tile liners. 1/2 round
travertine tile edging mirrors
the tile design installed on the
bathroom vanity splash.
TILED COUNTERTOPS: I wanted to show a couple of examples of granite tile countertops and the
edging that can be accomplished by our tile setters using the techniques of stone fabricators in order
to provide another alternative in designs and materials. The top kitchen countertop is shown with
eased tile edges that are very popular with interior designers. The two bottom pictures show bullnose
edges that required sanding and polishing. When we began in this business tile countertops ruled
supreme. A successful tile installation means a flat countertop and professional layout.
edging that can be accomplished by our tile setters using the techniques of stone fabricators in order
to provide another alternative in designs and materials. The top kitchen countertop is shown with
eased tile edges that are very popular with interior designers. The two bottom pictures show bullnose
edges that required sanding and polishing. When we began in this business tile countertops ruled
supreme. A successful tile installation means a flat countertop and professional layout.
Marble is coming back in a big way. In recent years
granite was the choice for about 90% of the tile
installations that we were installing. Today marble
tile has come back in favor as the tile to use. This
12x12 marble tile exhibits the rust veins popular
with this line. I topped this by running a mini
tumbled marble subway tile sandwiching a 2x2
tumbled marble and glass tile liner which is capped
by 1/2 round glass tile liners, which by the way
matched the veining in the marble tile perfectly.
granite was the choice for about 90% of the tile
installations that we were installing. Today marble
tile has come back in favor as the tile to use. This
12x12 marble tile exhibits the rust veins popular
with this line. I topped this by running a mini
tumbled marble subway tile sandwiching a 2x2
tumbled marble and glass tile liner which is capped
by 1/2 round glass tile liners, which by the way
matched the veining in the marble tile perfectly.
TILE and SHOWER PAN REPAIR: As specialist in this
field we are called daily in order to ascertain the
origin of leaking shower bases and solutions or
causes for the problems. The shower pan picture
above shows the shower doors removed and
exisiting leaky shower floor.
field we are called daily in order to ascertain the
origin of leaking shower bases and solutions or
causes for the problems. The shower pan picture
above shows the shower doors removed and
exisiting leaky shower floor.
After tearing out the tile and cement the shower
pan liner is exposed. The liner is lifted back and
the tell tale signs of water leakage becomes
visible by the water stains on the bathroom
shower sub-floor. After this inspection the liner is
found not to be the cause for the leak.
pan liner is exposed. The liner is lifted back and
the tell tale signs of water leakage becomes
visible by the water stains on the bathroom
shower sub-floor. After this inspection the liner is
found not to be the cause for the leak.
The problem for the water leak is not the liner, but
HOW the liner was installed. The arrows show
that the liner was not folded over the shower curb
or dam and although the dam was made of cement
water worked it's way down along the dam. The
water stain around the shower drain was caused
because the bathroom tile contractor neglected to
seal the pan liner and clamping ring together
allowing enough room for the water to leak.
Unfortunately the leak showed up in the kitchen
ceiling downstairs. Shower drain is replaced.
HOW the liner was installed. The arrows show
that the liner was not folded over the shower curb
or dam and although the dam was made of cement
water worked it's way down along the dam. The
water stain around the shower drain was caused
because the bathroom tile contractor neglected to
seal the pan liner and clamping ring together
allowing enough room for the water to leak.
Unfortunately the leak showed up in the kitchen
ceiling downstairs. Shower drain is replaced.
It's ashamed that this repair was needed to be
done since the home is only 2 years old. Another
problem with the prior pan installation was no
pre-slope work was done before the pan was
installed. ALL SHOWER PAN LINER INSTALLATIONS
require a pre-slope before laying the pan liner.
Once the liner is installed it's tested over night for
leaks. Cement board is then installed to walls
covering the shower pan liner. Mud is dry packed
onto the liner and allowed to cure before tiling.
In this picture tile is ready for grout.
done since the home is only 2 years old. Another
problem with the prior pan installation was no
pre-slope work was done before the pan was
installed. ALL SHOWER PAN LINER INSTALLATIONS
require a pre-slope before laying the pan liner.
Once the liner is installed it's tested over night for
leaks. Cement board is then installed to walls
covering the shower pan liner. Mud is dry packed
onto the liner and allowed to cure before tiling.
In this picture tile is ready for grout.
This shower pan repair is fixed. 2x2 slate sheet tile
is installed to the shower floor only after the
cement was allowed to cure. If this procedure is
not followed the tile will not adhere to the floor
causing the tile to discolor and or come off.
is installed to the shower floor only after the
cement was allowed to cure. If this procedure is
not followed the tile will not adhere to the floor
causing the tile to discolor and or come off.
The original shower door enclosure is reinstalled
and except for the slight color difference in the
tile lot the shower leak repair is virtually
undetectable. To bad the tile installer didn't have
the experience to install the liner properly.
and except for the slight color difference in the
tile lot the shower leak repair is virtually
undetectable. To bad the tile installer didn't have
the experience to install the liner properly.
| KITCHEN/ BATHROOM REMODELING PICTURES |
OLD HOUSE RENOVATIONS of kitchens and bathrooms requires experience and an understanding of
building practices of by gone years before uniform codes were implemented. Older homes in Denver
usually have very small bathrooms and even though the bathroom above would not be expanded
upon, there was a lot of reinforcement to the floor joists and framing required in order to be able to
proceed with the bathroom remodeling efforts. The center picture shows the plastered exterior brick
wall, the remaining plaster was removed to expose the brick wall before the installation of cement
board. New plumbing was run by the homeowner and a new window was installed.
building practices of by gone years before uniform codes were implemented. Older homes in Denver
usually have very small bathrooms and even though the bathroom above would not be expanded
upon, there was a lot of reinforcement to the floor joists and framing required in order to be able to
proceed with the bathroom remodeling efforts. The center picture shows the plastered exterior brick
wall, the remaining plaster was removed to expose the brick wall before the installation of cement
board. New plumbing was run by the homeowner and a new window was installed.
SHOWER WALLS were covered using two types of tile backer board. The shower valve wall to the left
and the shower wall to the right were installed using DenShield a gypsum type wall board reinforced
with fiberglass. Wonder board cement tile backer board was used for the brick exterior wall and
installed by floating the brick wall out using poly-modified thin set. The shower seat to the right was
built inside of the pan using cement blocks and covered with wonder board. Although DenShield was
used for the shower valve wall, wonder board was used for the last 12 inches to the shower floor pan.
The sticks you see represent the glass channels for the frameless glass door enclosures that would be
installed at a later date. For more information about this procedure check our shower pan page.
and the shower wall to the right were installed using DenShield a gypsum type wall board reinforced
with fiberglass. Wonder board cement tile backer board was used for the brick exterior wall and
installed by floating the brick wall out using poly-modified thin set. The shower seat to the right was
built inside of the pan using cement blocks and covered with wonder board. Although DenShield was
used for the shower valve wall, wonder board was used for the last 12 inches to the shower floor pan.
The sticks you see represent the glass channels for the frameless glass door enclosures that would be
installed at a later date. For more information about this procedure check our shower pan page.
TRAVERTINE, SLATE and GLASS TILE INSERTS brought this small bathroom into the 21st century without
taking away from the tudored brick charm that was the reason for purchasing this home in the first
place. By mixing the sizes and texture of the tiles installed we gave this bathroom a feel different from
the norm. The wall tile consisted of 12x12 travertine and 3x6 tumbled travertine subway tile with a
slate tile liner. The shower floor was tiled with a 2x2 tumbled travertine tile. Glass tile inserts were
hand blown and imported from Mexico.
taking away from the tudored brick charm that was the reason for purchasing this home in the first
place. By mixing the sizes and texture of the tiles installed we gave this bathroom a feel different from
the norm. The wall tile consisted of 12x12 travertine and 3x6 tumbled travertine subway tile with a
slate tile liner. The shower floor was tiled with a 2x2 tumbled travertine tile. Glass tile inserts were
hand blown and imported from Mexico.
TILED SHOWER BENCH AND WAINSCOT continued with the travertine subway tile design set in a
straight grid pattern using a slate sheet tile liner as an accent. Wainscot is finished by using a
travertine tile chair rail along the shower and top edges for a classic design.
straight grid pattern using a slate sheet tile liner as an accent. Wainscot is finished by using a
travertine tile chair rail along the shower and top edges for a classic design.
BATHROOM SUB-FLOOR AND UNDERLAYMENT. After the floor joists and sub-floor were reinforced, the
tile underlayment was installed by thin setting the boards down and screwing in place. The seams
were then taped with fiber glass mesh and tile was installed and set in a diagonal pattern which
contrasted with the tile based board and subway tile.
tile underlayment was installed by thin setting the boards down and screwing in place. The seams
were then taped with fiber glass mesh and tile was installed and set in a diagonal pattern which
contrasted with the tile based board and subway tile.
For an appointment
that is convenient
for you call:
Kathleen
720-436-5808
info@atilenation.com
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Sales & Design
A TILE NATION
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BEEN SOUGHT AFTER
FOR IT'S BEAUTY AND
DURABILITY AND
CONTINUES TO BE AT
THE CUTTING EDGE
OF THE DESIGN
CURVE POPULAR IN
TODAY'S MARKET."
Kathleen
Sales & Design
A TILE NATION