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What do you do when your master suite addition is limited in width. It is not an issue for the bedroom since it enjoys the full width of the 16' but what about the bathroom and closet that you need to be grand in design as well?
In this bathroom you can see the solution to this age-old question, how to make a narrow space look grand.
The end of this bathroom boosts a huge 9' wide by 6' deep shower wet area with a freestanding tub on one side and a bench, niche and window on the other.
The vaulted ceiling above has 3 large skylights with one of them directly above the shower area. The skylights provide a huge amount of natural light that cancels any need for artificial lighting to be used during the daytime.
The main wall is dark Pietra grigio porcelain book matched slabs, while the sides are 48"x48" off-white porcelain tiles. The plumbing fixtures are Kohler Anthem digital control for the minimalistic look.
Right before you get into the wet area you will have a niche with a built-in seating area the doubles as a storage/laundry cabinet and two thick shelves made of Alder wood to compliment the vanity, the beam and the water closet door.
A 10' vanity with a large 9.5' mirror is a great trick to create a sensation of space in the narrow 5' passageway.
The final touch is the hidden water closet, the space was taken from the Walk-in closet entry area to hide the toilet from the beautiful spa looking bathroom.
The last item to be mentioned is the heated floor that is controlled by a timer to make sure the flooring is warm to the touch on the cold winter nights.
The walk-in closet was custom built to accommodate all the client’s storage requirements, the different deeper and shallower niches that were created by space added to the bathroom are used for shallow wall led mirror or a deeper suites hanger and the crown jewel of this closet the steam closet by LG that provide the capabilities of a steamer / dry-cleaning in your private closet space.
A center drawer cabinet with glass top cabinets with built-in LED strips and puck lights create a lovely ambient lighting if needed and show casing the different perfumes and handbags.
Talking about show casing, how about the his/hers shoes towers on each side of the cabinets in the middle?
The master bedroom is a bit more craftsman and cozy.
Whitewashed shiplap on the vaulted ceiling creates a more of a countryside look with vast number of windows and a sliding door to allow both eastern and western light to penetrate the room.

Michelle and Dominic had purchased their home in Wake Forest several years earlier with the idea in mind that it would serve as a family-centric place where they could gather with extended family. Situated in a quiet residential neighborhood with large lots, it was the perfect place for them to raise and home school their 4 children.
As their family grew, the children’s daily activities were split between the 1st and 2nd floors, making it difficult to coordinate activities amongst them all. And their extended family get-togethers had become cramped and increasingly difficult to accommodate everyone comfortably. They were in need of added living space that could serve their family’s needs as well as provide extra entertaining areas to host family gatherings.
With our experience in helping homeowners secure financing for their Home Improvement projects, we worked with Dominic and Michelle to prepare all of the necessary documentation required to apply for an FHA 203K Home Renovation loan. As a result, they were able to finance the full cost of the construction of their new Family Room Addition.
Our solution was to add a 1st floor living space that harmonized with the existing floor plan and décor, was central to the existing Kitchen, and flexible enough to facilitate large groups and accommodate the whole family’s daily activities and access to the outdoors.
As a result of their newly added flexible living area, they are now able to comfortably gather with their extended family as well accommodate the whole family’s needs, giving them the opportunity spend more quality time with their family and friends.
Design Features
Harmony with the home’s existing architecture and décor.
Seamless Transition into the adjoining Kitchen and Living Room, separating the two with a light and bright 15-Lite Double French Door.
Light and bright natural hardwood flooring.
A bright and open floor plan achieved by introducing a double 15-Lite French door in the Kitchen and generous amount of double-hung Low-E windows.
Window Well in the Roof to accommodate required foot-print placement.
Easy access to the outdoors and the large deck and yard.
Extra storage space for tools and outdoor equipment.
Energy Efficient and Green Features
1st floor HVAC Compressor and Air Handler replaced with a more efficient 15 Seer unit.
Floor penetrations and perimeter bottom plates caulked and air sealed.
No-VOC Paints and Finishes.
Durable Exterior Construction
No-Maintenance Composite and PVC Low-E Windows
Cement Fiber Siding
Cement Fiber and PVC Trim
Life-time Architectural Shingles
Metal Roof Flashing with Gutter Kick-Outs
Superior Window Flashing and Water Intrusion sealing measures

Our client in the villager of Pembury was feeling really deflated after having a Slate Patio laid adjacent to the full length of her house, however the builder had not applied the sealer correctly creating a mess which ruined the appearance of the stone.
Unfortunately, it is not that unusual to be contacted about this sort of situation, applying a sealer is not as easy as manufactures make out. There are lots of factors to consider, choosing the right sealer, is the stone damp, how do you know if you have applied too much, and it often catches tradesmen out. I was able to reassure them that with the right combination of products and equipment the problem could be rectified.
The first job was to strip off the old sealer which was done using a product called Tile Doctor Remove and Go. The name of this product pretty much says it all and once applied to the stone it is left to soak in for ten to twenty minutes before being scrubbed in with a rotary machine fitted with an abrasive burnishing pad.
Tile Doctor Remove and Go is a multi-purpose stripper which will remove most coatings and sealers, including epoxy grout haze which is another common problem we encounter when tradesmen have not cleaned up properly after grouting. It is also good for removing heavy build ups of grease. I used several burnishing pads of different grits going from coarse to smooth on this patio, rinsing and extracting the soil after each pad.
It was a large area, so this process took up most of the day on its own, fortunately I use a van mounted high pressure cleaning and extraction system to remove the soil which is very efficient and leaves the stone bright clean and reasonably dry afterwards. This ensures the process can be carried out with minimal mess.
It was a nice warm summers day and although cloudy we didn’t get any rain overnight, so after checking the forecast I was able to return the next day and apply a fresh sealer to the Slate.
My client wanted a natural look, so I used Tile Doctor Ultra Seal. This product is a no-sheen, natural-look, impregnating sealer which is formulated to provide maximum stain protection. These impregnating sealers work by penetrating the stone, occupying its pores, and thus preventing dirt from residing there.
The client was so happy and relieved to see the results on what a very expensive patio and commented she was eager to get the first barbecue of the season underway.
We recommended that a regular with the jet wash should keep the patio in good condition and in a few years time we could return to reapply the sealer for them.
Michael Conlon
South Kent Tile Doctor
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I recently made a trip down to South Molton, a small town which sits on the River Mole. The river, actually a tributary of the River Taw, gets its name from the two small towns it runs by, North Molton and South Molton. Anyway I digress, my client asked me to take a look at a Chinese Slate floor in her house, as it was in dire need of a good clean due to the original sealer having worn off over time allowing the dirt to become ingrained in the tile.
As this particular type of floor is naturally quite rough, I advised my client to have the Slate milled flat. This would not only make the floor easier to clean on a regular basis, but also it would reduce the hazard of people tripping over the exposed edges. However, the milling procedure is expensive due to the need to use a special grinding disc formed of diamond segments, which is then attached to a rotary machine and used on the stone. My client decided against this, instead opting for a thorough clean and seal. This would be the first time the floor had ever received a proper clean – it had not even been cleaned when the tilers first fitted it!
My choice of product for the cleaning was Tile Doctor Pro-Clean, a high alkaline cleaner which, along with Slate, is suitable for use on other natural stone floors such as Limestone, Granite and Travertine. The product, diluted with clean water, was applied evenly to the floor using a Polybrush, as well as a rotary machine fitted with a buffing pad. This also helped to remove any remaining old sealer although, as aforementioned, the vast majority of the old sealer had already worn away.
Following this, I cleaned the grout using Tile Doctor Grout Clean-Up and a long-handled stiff grout brush. Grout Clean-Up penetrates below the surface of the grout to lift out grout haze and general dirt. After completing the cleaning I rinsed the floor several times with clean water to remove any trace of cleaning product. The floor was then left to dry completely before sealing, as any moisture left over on the floor could have impacted on the sealer.
When I returned to seal the floor I opted to use Tile Doctor High Shine Sealer, which is suitable for use on textured natural stone floors, as well as textured ceramic, textured porcelain, and a range of others. Five coats of High Shine Sealer were applied, providing the floor with durable surface protection and a nice high-sheen finish. This dramatically improved the appearance of the floor to the point that it is hard to believe this is the first time it has been treated to a proper clean and seal!
Both myself and my client were very pleased with the results. Chinese Slate is one of the most beautiful and characterful types of stone for tiled floors, so it was very rewarding to be able to make such a difference here.

Tileware Bathroom Fixtures - Promessa Series
Rectangular Soap Basket available in 3 sizes
Dimensions 6 1/8" length x 3 1/2" width x 1 3/8" depth
Dimensions 10 1/2" length x 5 1/4" width x 2 1/4" depth
Dimensions 10 1/2" length x 5 1/4" width x 4" depth
Triangle Corner Soap Basket available in 3 sizes
Dimensions 7 3/4" length x 4 7/8" width x 2 1/4" depth
Dimensions 7 3/4" length x 4 7/8" width x 1 3/8" depth
Dimensions 13 3/4" length x 8" width x 5" depth
Combination Basket Shampoo Soap Basket
Dimensions 17 7/8" length x 3 1/2" width x 3" depth
Available in 3 Finish
In stock - Ship Same Day
Solid brass basket, brazed construction
FlooringSupplyShop.com is pleased to introduce an installation system designed and engineered specifically for tile mechanics from Tileware.
Traditional hardware installation requires drilling, compromising tile installations. Now, with the PermaTile™ System, tile mechanics have a clear advantage: a simple installation system that adds value to the tile professional
PermaTile™ Fasteners The first non-penetrating, non-intrusive tile fastening system This high quality, stainless steel fastening component will attach with unprecedented strength to wall surfaces with latex modified mortar. This system provides a solution that is simple and measurably strong. PermaTile™ Systems will end unnecessary damages resulting from drilling finished tile work.
• Will not violate waterproofing, plumbing or wiring no more drilling
• Mortar-based fastening system
• Non-corrosive stainless steel fastener
• Over 10X the strength of standard fastener
• Tested by TCNA (Tile Council of North America)
• Designed specifically for tile applications by tile installers
• Will work with all standard tile products and thicknesses
• Designed specifically for tile professionals
• Encourages quick turnaround where shelving is required
• Eliminates failures resulting from drilling into completed tile work - such as puncturing waterproofing, tile breakage, plumbing and wiring intrusions
• Eliminates the need for wood blocking behind the wall
• Installation can occur within the body of a tile or a grout joint
• Basket mounting can occur immediately after grouting - no special trips
• Learn how to install in minutes
• No special tools required
our store open to the public
5047 W Jefferson Blvd Los Angeles CA 90016
Mon - Fri 7:00 am - 5:00pm
Sunday 8:00 - 12:00 pm

What do you do when your master suite addition is limited in width. It is not an issue for the bedroom since it enjoys the full width of the 16' but what about the bathroom and closet that you need to be grand in design as well?
In this bathroom you can see the solution to this age-old question, how to make a narrow space look grand.
The end of this bathroom boosts a huge 9' wide by 6' deep shower wet area with a freestanding tub on one side and a bench, niche and window on the other.
The vaulted ceiling above has 3 large skylights with one of them directly above the shower area. The skylights provide a huge amount of natural light that cancels any need for artificial lighting to be used during the daytime.
The main wall is dark Pietra grigio porcelain book matched slabs, while the sides are 48"x48" off-white porcelain tiles. The plumbing fixtures are Kohler Anthem digital control for the minimalistic look.
Right before you get into the wet area you will have a niche with a built-in seating area the doubles as a storage/laundry cabinet and two thick shelves made of Alder wood to compliment the vanity, the beam and the water closet door.
A 10' vanity with a large 9.5' mirror is a great trick to create a sensation of space in the narrow 5' passageway.
The final touch is the hidden water closet, the space was taken from the Walk-in closet entry area to hide the toilet from the beautiful spa looking bathroom.
The last item to be mentioned is the heated floor that is controlled by a timer to make sure the flooring is warm to the touch on the cold winter nights.
The walk-in closet was custom built to accommodate all the client’s storage requirements, the different deeper and shallower niches that were created by space added to the bathroom are used for shallow wall led mirror or a deeper suites hanger and the crown jewel of this closet the steam closet by LG that provide the capabilities of a steamer / dry-cleaning in your private closet space.
A center drawer cabinet with glass top cabinets with built-in LED strips and puck lights create a lovely ambient lighting if needed and show casing the different perfumes and handbags.
Talking about show casing, how about the his/hers shoes towers on each side of the cabinets in the middle?
The master bedroom is a bit more craftsman and cozy.
Whitewashed shiplap on the vaulted ceiling creates a more of a countryside look with vast number of windows and a sliding door to allow both eastern and western light to penetrate the room.

The oldest properties often have the most interesting tiled features and this Quarry Tiled Fireplace was a fine example. The customer lived in a quaint old cottage just outside the main town centre of Bedford and contacted us about restoring their fantastic Quarry tiled fireplace. While the customer knew that the cottage itself was over 200 years old, they had no idea whether or not the fireplace is an original feature.
However, it’s safe to say that the fireplace is very old in its own right, and that it had been a long time since it had experienced any kind of professional maintenance. It goes without saying that as any kind of tiles get older they will need more frequent care to keep them looking at their best. Here, the Quarry tiles desperately needed cleaning up as they were covered in old candle wax and what looked to be several years’ worth of general dirt. This had significant dulled the natural shades in the stone, leaving it looking lifeless and unappealing. The tiles would also require a fresh seal to ensure protection against muck in the future, and to help restore the colour to the stone.
Firstly, I applied Tile Doctor Oxy-Gel tile cleaner, which is particularly effective on tricky areas as being in a gel form it adheres better to non-horizontal areas. It was left it to dwell on the tiles for around twenty minutes so it could penetrate into the pores and get to work lifting out and dissolving the dirt that had been trapped in there over the years . Oxy-Gel is suitable for use on a wide range of natural stone tiles, including Quarry, Travertine and Slate. In this situation it cut through and removed most of the candlewax quite easily, and softened the stubborn residue to a point where I could easily remove the rest manually with handheld scrappers.
I then left area it to dry, with an air mover installed to reduce drying time. The advantage of using a gel product is that uses a smaller amount of moisture than a standard liquid cleaner, and therefore allows the tile to dry – and to be sealed – quicker; and in this case we were able to seal the same day where-as normally we would have to wait until the next day.
Once the tiles were completely dry, I sealed the fireplace with Tile Doctor Colour Grow which is an impregnating sealer that fills the pores of the stone to prevent dirt and general muck from becoming ingrained, making the tiles much easier to keep clean in the long-term.
The added benefit of Colour Grow is that – as its name suggests – it emphasises the natural colours in the stone. This was something that the Quarry fireplace was desperately in need of, and the Colour a Grow quickly got the job done!
The customer was very pleased with the finished results. The clean removed years’ worth of muck, while the fresh seal brought out the natural beauty in the Quarry tiles and, at the same time, will protect the tiles on future candle-lit evenings.
Andrew Evans
Bedfordshire Tile Doctor

Tileware Bathroom Fixtures - Promessa Series
Rectangular Soap Basket available in 3 sizes
Dimensions 6 1/8" length x 3 1/2" width x 1 3/8" depth
Dimensions 10 1/2" length x 5 1/4" width x 2 1/4" depth
Dimensions 10 1/2" length x 5 1/4" width x 4" depth
Triangle Corner Soap Basket available in 3 sizes
Dimensions 7 3/4" length x 4 7/8" width x 2 1/4" depth
Dimensions 7 3/4" length x 4 7/8" width x 1 3/8" depth
Dimensions 13 3/4" length x 8" width x 5" depth
Combination Basket Shampoo Soap Basket
Dimensions 17 7/8" length x 3 1/2" width x 3" depth
Available in 3 Finish
In stock - Ship Same Day
Solid brass basket, brazed construction
FlooringSupplyShop.com is pleased to introduce an installation system designed and engineered specifically for tile mechanics from Tileware.
Traditional hardware installation requires drilling, compromising tile installations. Now, with the PermaTile™ System, tile mechanics have a clear advantage: a simple installation system that adds value to the tile professional
PermaTile™ Fasteners The first non-penetrating, non-intrusive tile fastening system This high quality, stainless steel fastening component will attach with unprecedented strength to wall surfaces with latex modified mortar. This system provides a solution that is simple and measurably strong. PermaTile™ Systems will end unnecessary damages resulting from drilling finished tile work.
• Will not violate waterproofing, plumbing or wiring no more drilling
• Mortar-based fastening system
• Non-corrosive stainless steel fastener
• Over 10X the strength of standard fastener
• Tested by TCNA (Tile Council of North America)
• Designed specifically for tile applications by tile installers
• Will work with all standard tile products and thicknesses
• Designed specifically for tile professionals
• Encourages quick turnaround where shelving is required
• Eliminates failures resulting from drilling into completed tile work - such as puncturing waterproofing, tile breakage, plumbing and wiring intrusions
• Eliminates the need for wood blocking behind the wall
• Installation can occur within the body of a tile or a grout joint
• Basket mounting can occur immediately after grouting - no special trips
• Learn how to install in minutes
• No special tools required
our store open to the public
5047 W Jefferson Blvd Los Angeles CA 90016
Mon - Fri 7:00 am - 5:00pm
Sunday 8:00 - 12:00 pm

What do you do when your master suite addition is limited in width. It is not an issue for the bedroom since it enjoys the full width of the 16' but what about the bathroom and closet that you need to be grand in design as well?
In this bathroom you can see the solution to this age-old question, how to make a narrow space look grand.
The end of this bathroom boosts a huge 9' wide by 6' deep shower wet area with a freestanding tub on one side and a bench, niche and window on the other.
The vaulted ceiling above has 3 large skylights with one of them directly above the shower area. The skylights provide a huge amount of natural light that cancels any need for artificial lighting to be used during the daytime.
The main wall is dark Pietra grigio porcelain book matched slabs, while the sides are 48"x48" off-white porcelain tiles. The plumbing fixtures are Kohler Anthem digital control for the minimalistic look.
Right before you get into the wet area you will have a niche with a built-in seating area the doubles as a storage/laundry cabinet and two thick shelves made of Alder wood to compliment the vanity, the beam and the water closet door.
A 10' vanity with a large 9.5' mirror is a great trick to create a sensation of space in the narrow 5' passageway.
The final touch is the hidden water closet, the space was taken from the Walk-in closet entry area to hide the toilet from the beautiful spa looking bathroom.
The last item to be mentioned is the heated floor that is controlled by a timer to make sure the flooring is warm to the touch on the cold winter nights.
The walk-in closet was custom built to accommodate all the client’s storage requirements, the different deeper and shallower niches that were created by space added to the bathroom are used for shallow wall led mirror or a deeper suites hanger and the crown jewel of this closet the steam closet by LG that provide the capabilities of a steamer / dry-cleaning in your private closet space.
A center drawer cabinet with glass top cabinets with built-in LED strips and puck lights create a lovely ambient lighting if needed and show casing the different perfumes and handbags.
Talking about show casing, how about the his/hers shoes towers on each side of the cabinets in the middle?
The master bedroom is a bit more craftsman and cozy.
Whitewashed shiplap on the vaulted ceiling creates a more of a countryside look with vast number of windows and a sliding door to allow both eastern and western light to penetrate the room.

Tileware Bathroom Fixtures - Promessa Series
Rectangular Soap Basket available in 3 sizes
Dimensions 6 1/8" length x 3 1/2" width x 1 3/8" depth
Dimensions 10 1/2" length x 5 1/4" width x 2 1/4" depth
Dimensions 10 1/2" length x 5 1/4" width x 4" depth
Triangle Corner Soap Basket available in 3 sizes
Dimensions 7 3/4" length x 4 7/8" width x 2 1/4" depth
Dimensions 7 3/4" length x 4 7/8" width x 1 3/8" depth
Dimensions 13 3/4" length x 8" width x 5" depth
Combination Basket Shampoo Soap Basket
Dimensions 17 7/8" length x 3 1/2" width x 3" depth
Available in 3 Finish
In stock - Ship Same Day
Solid brass basket, brazed construction
FlooringSupplyShop.com is pleased to introduce an installation system designed and engineered specifically for tile mechanics from Tileware.
Traditional hardware installation requires drilling, compromising tile installations. Now, with the PermaTile™ System, tile mechanics have a clear advantage: a simple installation system that adds value to the tile professional
PermaTile™ Fasteners The first non-penetrating, non-intrusive tile fastening system This high quality, stainless steel fastening component will attach with unprecedented strength to wall surfaces with latex modified mortar. This system provides a solution that is simple and measurably strong. PermaTile™ Systems will end unnecessary damages resulting from drilling finished tile work.
• Will not violate waterproofing, plumbing or wiring no more drilling
• Mortar-based fastening system
• Non-corrosive stainless steel fastener
• Over 10X the strength of standard fastener
• Tested by TCNA (Tile Council of North America)
• Designed specifically for tile applications by tile installers
• Will work with all standard tile products and thicknesses
• Designed specifically for tile professionals
• Encourages quick turnaround where shelving is required
• Eliminates failures resulting from drilling into completed tile work - such as puncturing waterproofing, tile breakage, plumbing and wiring intrusions
• Eliminates the need for wood blocking behind the wall
• Installation can occur within the body of a tile or a grout joint
• Basket mounting can occur immediately after grouting - no special trips
• Learn how to install in minutes
• No special tools required
our store open to the public
5047 W Jefferson Blvd Los Angeles CA 90016
Mon - Fri 7:00 am - 5:00pm
Sunday 8:00 - 12:00 pm

What do you do when your master suite addition is limited in width. It is not an issue for the bedroom since it enjoys the full width of the 16' but what about the bathroom and closet that you need to be grand in design as well?
In this bathroom you can see the solution to this age-old question, how to make a narrow space look grand.
The end of this bathroom boosts a huge 9' wide by 6' deep shower wet area with a freestanding tub on one side and a bench, niche and window on the other.
The vaulted ceiling above has 3 large skylights with one of them directly above the shower area. The skylights provide a huge amount of natural light that cancels any need for artificial lighting to be used during the daytime.
The main wall is dark Pietra grigio porcelain book matched slabs, while the sides are 48"x48" off-white porcelain tiles. The plumbing fixtures are Kohler Anthem digital control for the minimalistic look.
Right before you get into the wet area you will have a niche with a built-in seating area the doubles as a storage/laundry cabinet and two thick shelves made of Alder wood to compliment the vanity, the beam and the water closet door.
A 10' vanity with a large 9.5' mirror is a great trick to create a sensation of space in the narrow 5' passageway.
The final touch is the hidden water closet, the space was taken from the Walk-in closet entry area to hide the toilet from the beautiful spa looking bathroom.
The last item to be mentioned is the heated floor that is controlled by a timer to make sure the flooring is warm to the touch on the cold winter nights.
The walk-in closet was custom built to accommodate all the client’s storage requirements, the different deeper and shallower niches that were created by space added to the bathroom are used for shallow wall led mirror or a deeper suites hanger and the crown jewel of this closet the steam closet by LG that provide the capabilities of a steamer / dry-cleaning in your private closet space.
A center drawer cabinet with glass top cabinets with built-in LED strips and puck lights create a lovely ambient lighting if needed and show casing the different perfumes and handbags.
Talking about show casing, how about the his/hers shoes towers on each side of the cabinets in the middle?
The master bedroom is a bit more craftsman and cozy.
Whitewashed shiplap on the vaulted ceiling creates a more of a countryside look with vast number of windows and a sliding door to allow both eastern and western light to penetrate the room.

Tileware Bathroom Fixtures - Promessa Series
Rectangular Soap Basket available in 3 sizes
Dimensions 6 1/8" length x 3 1/2" width x 1 3/8" depth
Dimensions 10 1/2" length x 5 1/4" width x 2 1/4" depth
Dimensions 10 1/2" length x 5 1/4" width x 4" depth
Triangle Corner Soap Basket available in 3 sizes
Dimensions 7 3/4" length x 4 7/8" width x 2 1/4" depth
Dimensions 7 3/4" length x 4 7/8" width x 1 3/8" depth
Dimensions 13 3/4" length x 8" width x 5" depth
Combination Basket Shampoo Soap Basket
Dimensions 17 7/8" length x 3 1/2" width x 3" depth
Available in 3 Finish
In stock - Ship Same Day
Solid brass basket, brazed construction
FlooringSupplyShop.com is pleased to introduce an installation system designed and engineered specifically for tile mechanics from Tileware.
Traditional hardware installation requires drilling, compromising tile installations. Now, with the PermaTile™ System, tile mechanics have a clear advantage: a simple installation system that adds value to the tile professional
PermaTile™ Fasteners The first non-penetrating, non-intrusive tile fastening system This high quality, stainless steel fastening component will attach with unprecedented strength to wall surfaces with latex modified mortar. This system provides a solution that is simple and measurably strong. PermaTile™ Systems will end unnecessary damages resulting from drilling finished tile work.
• Will not violate waterproofing, plumbing or wiring no more drilling
• Mortar-based fastening system
• Non-corrosive stainless steel fastener
• Over 10X the strength of standard fastener
• Tested by TCNA (Tile Council of North America)
• Designed specifically for tile applications by tile installers
• Will work with all standard tile products and thicknesses
• Designed specifically for tile professionals
• Encourages quick turnaround where shelving is required
• Eliminates failures resulting from drilling into completed tile work - such as puncturing waterproofing, tile breakage, plumbing and wiring intrusions
• Eliminates the need for wood blocking behind the wall
• Installation can occur within the body of a tile or a grout joint
• Basket mounting can occur immediately after grouting - no special trips
• Learn how to install in minutes
• No special tools required
our store open to the public
5047 W Jefferson Blvd Los Angeles CA 90016
Mon - Fri 7:00 am - 5:00pm
Sunday 8:00 - 12:00 pm

Tileware Bathroom Fixtures - Promessa Series
Rectangular Soap Basket available in 3 sizes
Dimensions 6 1/8" length x 3 1/2" width x 1 3/8" depth
Dimensions 10 1/2" length x 5 1/4" width x 2 1/4" depth
Dimensions 10 1/2" length x 5 1/4" width x 4" depth
Triangle Corner Soap Basket available in 3 sizes
Dimensions 7 3/4" length x 4 7/8" width x 2 1/4" depth
Dimensions 7 3/4" length x 4 7/8" width x 1 3/8" depth
Dimensions 13 3/4" length x 8" width x 5" depth
Combination Basket Shampoo Soap Basket
Dimensions 17 7/8" length x 3 1/2" width x 3" depth
Available in 3 Finish
In stock - Ship Same Day
Solid brass basket, brazed construction
FlooringSupplyShop.com is pleased to introduce an installation system designed and engineered specifically for tile mechanics from Tileware.
Traditional hardware installation requires drilling, compromising tile installations. Now, with the PermaTile™ System, tile mechanics have a clear advantage: a simple installation system that adds value to the tile professional
PermaTile™ Fasteners The first non-penetrating, non-intrusive tile fastening system This high quality, stainless steel fastening component will attach with unprecedented strength to wall surfaces with latex modified mortar. This system provides a solution that is simple and measurably strong. PermaTile™ Systems will end unnecessary damages resulting from drilling finished tile work.
• Will not violate waterproofing, plumbing or wiring no more drilling
• Mortar-based fastening system
• Non-corrosive stainless steel fastener
• Over 10X the strength of standard fastener
• Tested by TCNA (Tile Council of North America)
• Designed specifically for tile applications by tile installers
• Will work with all standard tile products and thicknesses
• Designed specifically for tile professionals
• Encourages quick turnaround where shelving is required
• Eliminates failures resulting from drilling into completed tile work - such as puncturing waterproofing, tile breakage, plumbing and wiring intrusions
• Eliminates the need for wood blocking behind the wall
• Installation can occur within the body of a tile or a grout joint
• Basket mounting can occur immediately after grouting - no special trips
• Learn how to install in minutes
• No special tools required
our store open to the public
5047 W Jefferson Blvd Los Angeles CA 90016
Mon - Fri 7:00 am - 5:00pm
Sunday 8:00 - 12:00 pm

The following job was a bit different from the kitchen and hallway restorations we normally get asked to do, in fact this request came from the vicar of St. Mary’s Church in Far Cotton who wanted us to restore some beautiful old Quarry tiles which lead up to the main aisle. The church dates back to 1885 and given the wear on some of the tiles I can only assume they date back to the same Victorian period; the church is a really welcoming, community-focused place, so it was a pleasure for me to be asked to complete the work.
The vicar’s main concern was the large amount of melted candle wax around the font – so much so that this his normal cleaners had been unable to remove it. He also wanted to know if the floors could be sealed to make ongoing maintenance easier – and this was certainly something we would be able to provide. The following photos show the condition of the floor before we started.
The next photo shows the work in progress from halfway down the aisle. We started by breaking down any old sealer and the troublesome candle wax, using a black stripping pad in combination of Tile Doctor Pro Clean to deep clean the floor. Since Pro Clean, a high alkaline cleaner, is highly versatile and can be used on all kinds of natural stone and tile.
While the church has cleaners that come in regularly to keep the building tidy for the parishioners, the old tiles really benefitted from a deep clean which tackled the stubborn ingrained dirt and staining that had built up over many years.
Once I was satisfied that the tiles had been cleaned to the best of my abilities, they were then left for two weeks to fully dry as it is an old church and, understandably, there were some inherent damp issues. As aforementioned, the vicar was keen to have the tiles sealed to make them easier to keep clean and protect them against ingrained dirt and staining for the future. There are only a few situations in which we wouldn’t recommend sealing tiles, such as if they are patio tiles which will already be under constant exposure to the weather.
The best choice of sealer for this particular situation was Tile Doctor Colour Grow, which is an impregnating, breathable sealer that won’t trap moisture in the floor and will provide great protection against further staining. Additionally, as an impregnating sealer, Colour Grow penetrates into the pores of the tile protecting it from within and with the added benefit of enhancing the natural colours and restoring the life and character back in the old, dull tiles. I applied it using a paint pad, before polishing it off.
I’m pleased to report that the restoration was a great success. The vicar was very impressed with the work, and I’m sure the church community will also be very happy with the new, vibrant tiles.
Phil Vissian
Northamptonshire Tile Doctor

Where: Idaho
What: Commercial
Product: AquaFir™ Slate Grey
Solution: Horizontal Square Edge Lap, Circle Sawn texture
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The result is that AquaFir™ is an aesthetically beautiful rustic wood siding, an authentic reclaimed barn wood, and can be used as other reclaimed lumber alternatives.
Typically less expensive than antique reclaimed barn wood, AquaFir™ offers uncompromising rustic wood beauty.
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The warm, inviting texture of Circle Sawn on Douglas fir is an AquaFir™ hallmark.
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A custom millwork shop, Montana Timber Products offers many options to the customer's delight.
Circle Sawn and Wire Brushed are Montana Timber Products' common cedar siding texturizing options.
The Circle Sawn texture commonly seen on rustic reclaimed barn wood is created from the large circular saw blades used in more traditional milling practices.
The Wire Brushed option adds physical and aesthetic depth to the wood grain.
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Guaranteed for ten years, Seal-Once prevents water ingress and is safe for exterior and interior use, children and pets.
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Square edge lap horizontal installation provides pleasant contrasts with light and shadow.
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Vintage wood, reclaimed barn wood and reclaimed barn wood alternatives are very popular building materials due to their aesthetic beauty, traditional look, and chemical free finish.

This Ceramic Tiled kitchen floor at a property in Wickersley was proving to be a pain for our clients, whatever they did the grout just looked dark, dirty, and unsightly. No amount of scrubbing would make a difference and eager to find a solution they wasted a lot of money on various products trying to clean the grout lines, but nothing had worked. Ceramic tiles are glazed which makes them very easy to clean, grout however is a different story.
Wickersley is in Rotherham close to the 3 main motorways in South Yorkshire, the M1, M18 and A1. The village took its’ name from the Wickersley family who eventually moved to Sheffield and built the famous Broom Hall, incredibly we restored 100sqm of stone flooring in that very house not too long back. It was a beautiful restoration.
On the first visit we tried a few of our products to clean the grout lines up but sometimes grout just can’t be cleaned, if the staining has penetrated the surface layer and gone right down into the grout it is stained forever. Grinding the grout out and putting in new grout is a big messy expensive job. For this reason, our grout recolouring service is an ideal option and the best thing about it is once it is recoloured the grout is protected and stain resistant.
Tile Doctor have a range of ten grout colours to choose from and in this case our client chose the light grey colour. They were happy to go ahead with our quote and just thankful that we were able to do it relatively inexpensively and without making a huge mess!
Work started by treating the grout lines with an acidic pre-treater that comes with the Grout Colourant kit that Tile Doctor sell, Tile Doctor Grout Colourant Pre-Treat cleaner, this gets rid of any contamination and prepares the grout for the colourant, so you get a superior bond.
Once dry the Light Grey Grout Colourant was applied the grout lines with a small brush. A steady hand is required, and you need to ensure any excess is immediately wiped away before it dries. It is quite a slow job, but very satisfying when you see the difference it makes. Glazed tiles are sealed during manufacture, so we do not need to apply a sealer like we do on most of our jobs.
The customer was over the moon with the transformation, the grubby grout lines had been irradicated and because the grout colourant forms a barrier over the grout, they will remain looking good for a long time to come. For aftercare cleaning I recommended using Tile Doctor Neutral Tile Cleaner which is pH neutral and gentle enough to use on a regular basis, it also has a nice fresh smell.
Matthew Lovett
South Yorkshire TIle Doctor

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Recently I visited a client in the town of Maidenhead, Berkshire who needed assistance restoring a very dirty pitted Limestone tiled floor which had suffered over the years due to poor maintenance choices. The pressures of a busy family life had, understandably, prevented my client from undertaking regular cleaning and the products and methods used for cleaning were by and large unsuitable for this type of natural stone. In addition, the pits in the tiles had been filled with grout; however, they were not flush to the tile and therefore a large amount of soil had collected in the pockets. The result was a Limestone tiled floor in considerably poor condition that was increasingly difficult to keep clean.
My client had tried and tried to get the floor clean, using methods such as scrubbing with toothbrushes, steam cleaners, and mopping – but they weren’t getting anywhere! I explained to my client that steaming is, in fact, one of the worst cleaning systems to use on natural stone floors. Steam not only damages sealers, it also thins out greasy soils. Some of these soils are absorbed onto the domestic microfiber pads, however a lot of the soil becomes thinner allowing it to penetrate deeper into the pours of the stone and grout. This in itself starts the vicious circle to rapidly soiled and dirty tiles and grout. This happens because the grease soils magnetise dirt!
My first task in the cleaning process was to mix a strong solution of Tile Doctor Pro-Clean, which is a high alkaline cleaner. This solution was applied liberally across the entire Limestone tiled floor and grout. It was allowed to dwell for 30-40 minutes, giving it time to seep into the stone to get underneath and lift the ingrained dirt to the surface. During this time, I scrubbed the grout lines using a specialist stiff grout brush. The Limestone tiles were then scrubbed with heavy mechanical rotary agitation machine.
I then gave the floor a thorough rinse using the latest in cleaning and capture technology, which involves firing hot water at high pressure in a spinning motion across the floor, in effect blasting away the ingrained soils from the grout and pitting in the limestone. The high pressure is delivered from a system mounted inside my van which also contains waste tanks to capture the extracted soiled water.
After being allowed to dry thoroughly for 24 hours, I returned to seal the floor with Tile Doctor Colour Grow which would have brought out the deep colours in the stone, however after discussing the options with the client it became clear that they wanted to keep the floor looking as light as possible so Tile Doctor Ultra Seal was applied. Ultra Seal is a natural look impregnating sealer that soaks into the pores of the stone and protects it from within.
The floor now looks fantastic and the sealer should ensure it remains looking that way for some time to come and before leaving I made sure to provide my client with some professional maintenance advice.
Tim Colenutt
Berkshire Tile Doctor

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• Will not violate waterproofing, plumbing or wiring no more drilling
• Mortar-based fastening system
• Non-corrosive stainless steel fastener
• Over 10X the strength of standard fastener
• Tested by TCNA (Tile Council of North America)
• Designed specifically for tile applications by tile installers
• Will work with all standard tile products and thicknesses
• Designed specifically for tile professionals
• Encourages quick turnaround where shelving is required
• Eliminates failures resulting from drilling into completed tile work - such as puncturing waterproofing, tile breakage, plumbing and wiring intrusions
• Eliminates the need for wood blocking behind the wall
• Installation can occur within the body of a tile or a grout joint
• Basket mounting can occur immediately after grouting - no special trips
• Learn how to install in minutes
• No special tools required
our store open to the public
5047 W Jefferson Blvd Los Angeles CA 90016
Mon - Fri 7:00 am - 5:00pm
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Tileware Bathroom Fixtures - Promessa Series
Rectangular Soap Basket available in 3 sizes
Dimensions 6 1/8" length x 3 1/2" width x 1 3/8" depth
Dimensions 10 1/2" length x 5 1/4" width x 2 1/4" depth
Dimensions 10 1/2" length x 5 1/4" width x 4" depth
Triangle Corner Soap Basket available in 3 sizes
Dimensions 7 3/4" length x 4 7/8" width x 2 1/4" depth
Dimensions 7 3/4" length x 4 7/8" width x 1 3/8" depth
Dimensions 13 3/4" length x 8" width x 5" depth
Combination Basket Shampoo Soap Basket
Dimensions 17 7/8" length x 3 1/2" width x 3" depth
Available in 3 Finish
In stock - Ship Same Day
Solid brass basket, brazed construction
FlooringSupplyShop.com is pleased to introduce an installation system designed and engineered specifically for tile mechanics from Tileware.
Traditional hardware installation requires drilling, compromising tile installations. Now, with the PermaTile™ System, tile mechanics have a clear advantage: a simple installation system that adds value to the tile professional
PermaTile™ Fasteners The first non-penetrating, non-intrusive tile fastening system This high quality, stainless steel fastening component will attach with unprecedented strength to wall surfaces with latex modified mortar. This system provides a solution that is simple and measurably strong. PermaTile™ Systems will end unnecessary damages resulting from drilling finished tile work.
• Will not violate waterproofing, plumbing or wiring no more drilling
• Mortar-based fastening system
• Non-corrosive stainless steel fastener
• Over 10X the strength of standard fastener
• Tested by TCNA (Tile Council of North America)
• Designed specifically for tile applications by tile installers
• Will work with all standard tile products and thicknesses
• Designed specifically for tile professionals
• Encourages quick turnaround where shelving is required
• Eliminates failures resulting from drilling into completed tile work - such as puncturing waterproofing, tile breakage, plumbing and wiring intrusions
• Eliminates the need for wood blocking behind the wall
• Installation can occur within the body of a tile or a grout joint
• Basket mounting can occur immediately after grouting - no special trips
• Learn how to install in minutes
• No special tools required
our store open to the public
5047 W Jefferson Blvd Los Angeles CA 90016
Mon - Fri 7:00 am - 5:00pm
Sunday 8:00 - 12:00 pm
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