2021 Blog ARCHIVES

• 2021

  • January

    • Inspiration for relaxing hotel tub surrounds

    • Cozy Fireplace Surrounds Featuring Porcelain Tile

    • A first look: top 5 design trends of 2021

    • Are granite countertops going out of style?

    • Landscape Rocks Defined: Which Ones Are Best?

    • Defining the pei rating for porcelain tile

    • Our top 10 bold and blue backsplash tiles

    • How to choose the right white quartz countertop for your kitchen or bath

    • The history of luxury vinyl tile

    • Can stacked stone be installed on drywall?

    • Should i use granite or marble countertops for my kitchen?

    • Are quartz countertops more durable than marble?

    • How to install luxury vinyl tile over hardwood floors

    • It's a wonderful life with winter white quartz countertops

    • How to install vinyl plank flooring on top of tile

  • February

    • Top 7 granite countertop colors for 2021

    • 10 beautiful kitchen backsplash tiles for every style

    • Why large format luxury vinyl planks are popular

    • New stacked stone: 8 of our fastest growing favorites

    • Porcelain countertops pros & cons review 2021

    • Caring for granite countertops: cleaning, sealing, and polishing

    • The 10 most popular quartz countertop colors for 2021

    • Why quartz countertops are a popular choice for reception areas and hotel vanity countertops

    • The best quartz countertop edge options for 2021

    • Why designers are falling for antoni porcelain tile

    • Luxury vinyl tile pros and cons - wood look vinyl flooring vs. real wood flooring

    • 9 drought tolerant landscaping ideas with landscape rock and pebbles

    • Warm quartz countertop colors create a welcoming space

    • Should you replace a water damaged wood floor with luxury vinyl tile?

  • March

    • A buyer’s guide to granite countertops

    • 5 reasons why kitchen designers love glass backsplash tile

    • Beautiful backyard walls featuring stacked stone

    • 5 garden rock ideas for small spaces

    • Selecting the right type of hotel flooring

    • 6 wow(!) kitchens featuring granite countertops

    • New oversized arterra porcelain pavers make outdoor spaces feel larger than life

    • Porcelain vs ceramic tile: what's the difference?

    • Renzo jadewalk with us: enchanted forest trend

    • Laminate vs.vinyl flooring: what is the difference?

    • Quartz countertops: the perfect minimalist surface

    • Achieve no-fuss natural looking stone floors with luxury vinyl tile

    • Make a bold statement with new q premium quartz countertop colors

    • Can you put luxury vinyl tile on stairs?

    • 5 perfect quartz countertop and backsplash pairs

  • April

    • 5 gorgeous granite countertop kitchen islands that wow!

    • Why porcelain tile is ideal for laundry rooms

    • Granite countertops 101: all of your everyday use questions answered

    • Our new cosmic stacked stone colors are out of this world!

    • Pairing pebbles with pavers for your perfect outdoor oasis

    • The Benefits of Installing Natural Stone for Your Hotel Bathroom Countertops

    • Trend spotlight: reinventing the nest

    • The different design styles of porcelain wood look tile

    • Get on board with our newest subway tiles

    • What's a wear layer and why this vinyl flooring feature matters most

    • 5 Hot Kitchen Trends for 2021 - Quartz Countertops and Beyond!

    • What to look for when buying luxury vinyl plank flooring

    • Which marble look quartz is right for you?

    • Msi’s luxury vinyl plank series

    • Quartz countertops in durable natural quartzite looks

  • May

    • Improve any room with these easy porcelain floor tile patterns

    • Black granite countertops make a powerful statement

    • Get ready for summer with a stacked stone pool water feature

    • Create stunning visual appeal with a porcelain slab backsplash

    • 6 faq's about prefabricated granite countertops

    • The great escape: bringing the indoors out

    • How to get marks, stains and water spots off of quartz countertops

    • What Size Garden Rock is Best for Which Type of Landscaping?

    • How to choose hotel flooring for lobby areas

    • Build the perfect patio with porcelain pavers

    • How to choose the right backsplash tile for your quartz countertop

    • Can heat damage my quartz countertop?

    • The different types of vinyl flooring

    • 5 luxury vinyl tile trends for 2021

    • 7 modern quartz countertops for the perfect contemporary kitchen

    • Gold with envy: a 2021 trend story

    • What are the advantages of vinyl plank flooring?

  • June

    • Pairing granite countertops with the perfect backsplash

    • How to clean porcelain floor tiles

    • Wall Star Greats: A 2021 Trend Story

    • Choosing granite countertops for white cabinets

    • Awaken Your Walls with Marble Geometric Pattern Backsplash Tile

    • The hottest hotel shower surrounds for any style

    • How to Create and Maintain a Garden Rock Border

    • Quartz countertops in natural stone and marble looks

    • How to measure your space for luxury vinyl flooring

    • Msi rigid core vinyl plank flooring - low cost, durable hardwood looks

    • How much should you expect to pay for quartz countertops?

    • What exactly is luxury vinyl tile made of?

  • July

    • Is porcelain wood look tile better than the real thing?

    • How to freshen up your outdoor spaces using piedra pebbles

    • Can i install granite countertops outside?

    • Standard vs. full kitchen backsplash: which is right for you?

    • 5 Ways to Upgrade Your Hotel Vanity

    • New arterra porcelain pavers are perfect for outdoor living

    • Choosing your bathroom countertop: quartzite, granite, marble, and quartz countertops

    • Luxury vinyl tile vs. luxury vinyl planks — what’s the difference?

    • 5 stunning modern quartz kitchen islands

    • Luxury vinyl tile or sheet vinyl: which one is right for you?

    • Matte Quartz Countertops Offer a Softer Side of Quartz

    • Vinyl flooring - low cost and easy to install

    • Bigger is better: large format porcelain floor tile

    • Bringing the outside in with natural stacked stone

  • August

    • How to choose the best finish for my granite countertop

    • Make a stunning statement with savoy marble-look porcelain tile

    • The hottest hotel flooring trend

    • Distinctive backsplash tile: palisades handcrafted glass

    • 5 tips for choosing the right landscape rock for your exterior design

    • Designing a light, bright kitchen with sunday house interior design studio

    • Tips from the trade: add instant value to your home

    • Waterproof vinyl flooring buying guide

    • Monochromatic quartz countertops: a contemporary trend

    • 7 quartz colors that look like white marble

    • How much should you expect to pay for luxury vinyl tile?

    • 6 quartz countertops that look like concrete

    • Living in the great outdoors

    • Inspiring bathrooms featuring stacked stone

    • Which is better: quartzite or granite countertops?

  • September

    • Get durable and affordable wood looks with cyrus and cyrus xl luxury vinyl planks

    • On-trend backsplash tile to create an enviable kitchen backsplash

    • The perfect hotel countertop for your reception area

    • Create seamless looks with matching stacked stone and pavers

    • Porcelain tile or ceramic tile: which is best for floor tile?

    • Why choose quartz countertops over marble

    • 7 white granite countertops for a modern look

    • Everlife lvt indoor/arterra paver outdoor collection

    • Versatile granite countertops offer colorful options for your kitchen

    • Going green with msi granite countertops

    • The perfect way to use pebbles for ground cover

    • Msi's luxury vinyl plank flooring bridges the gap between vinyl and hardwood

    • Create a cohesive space with our top quartz countertop and lvt pairings

    • The perfect luxury vinyl tile for commercial applications

    • Timeless look of encaustic porcelain tile: msi's kenzzi collection

    • Our top 10 stacked stone panels

    • 4 new brick-inspired porcelain tile colors create endless possibilities

    • How and where are msi quartz countertops manufactured?

  • October

    • 4 steps to a perfect vinyl flooring installation

    • Introducing the lumaluxe q quartz countertop collection from msi

    • 8 unique and exotic granite countertop colors from msi

    • Perfectly paired pebbles and fire glass

    • Our most popular natural stone countertop choices: marble, quartzite, and granite

    • Arterra porcelain pavers with zero-slip technology

    • How to find your perfect backsplash tile pattern

    • The benefits of porcelain tile floors in your kitchen

    • Hotel bathroom countertop and vanity buying guide

    • What is msi’s q premium natural quartz?

    • Msi introduces 1.5 cm q natural quartz countertops

    • Trecento luxury vinyl tile: affordable and durable natural stone look

  • November

    • Add classic style and warmth with asturia marble-look porcelain tiles

    • Interesting ways to use pebbles indoors

    • Striking new marza backsplash tile collection offers one-of-a-kind looks

    • A guide to luxury vinyl plank transition strips

    • Choose the perfect granite countertop with msi's slab selection process

    • Cozy up with warm q premium natural quartz colors

    • The best hotel flooring options for a safe and comfortable stay

    • Msi introduces terrado stacked stone veneers

    • Indulge in luxurious marble looks with natural quartz countertops

    • 10 beautiful quartz countertops from msi

    • Everlife glue down vinyl flooring and luxury vinyl plank flooring

    • Everything you need to know about luxury vinyl plank flooring

  • December

    • A first look: top 5 design trends of 2022

    • Visualize granite countertops and more with our multi-surface visualizer tool

    • 5 ways hotel designers are using modern quartz to enhance their look

    • 12 of the most popular granite countertops for 2022

    • Marble cosmic collection - exciting stacked stone and floor tile combinations

    • Bringing the top five 2021 trends to life

    • New lvt rigid core ashton series

    • 8 waterproof and worry-free new shades of luxury vinyl tile

    • 9 waterproof and slip resistant porcelain floor tiles

    • 4 questions to ask when choosing landscape rock for your home

    • 6 bold bathrooms using porcelain tile

    • Top 10 ways to master a bathroom with quartz countertops and more!

    • Granite vs. quartz vs. quartzite — how to choose the right countertop

    • 5 must-see mosaics offer bold new backsplash options

    • 3 new sophisticated modern quartz colors offer endless possibilities

    • 7 new marble look quartz countertops from msi

    • Mix and match porcelain and ceramic floor tiles

    • 8 inspired stacked stone fireplace projects

    • Everlife waterproof flooring collection from msi

    • Msi's 10 most popular quartz countertop colors

    • 10 popular gray luxury vinyl plank floors

    • 8 trends for the hotel industry: hotel flooring and more!

    • How to pair traditional natural stone backsplashes with modern quartz countertops

    • Luxury vinyl planks - flexible vs. rigid core vinyl: what's the difference?