Porcelain Versus Ceramic

You have decided to install new flooring & you are not sure If you should use ceramic tile or porcelain.

To start with you should know that generally both product are known as ceramic tile, & they are processed the same way & they consist of Clay & Quartz & Ferrous Sand material  plus water, However the main differences between the two is  when it comes to producing porcelain tile they use a clay that is more purified & highly refined,Therefore the porcelain tile becomes a denser product opposed to ceramic tile.

Because  porcelain is a Denser product you could use it in much tougher environments & because of  its density they generally absorb less moister, and they are much stronger & resistance to staining so you can use it out doors as well as indoor.

Now that you know the  general differences between porcelain & ceramic tile you need to decide the type of application you have in mind so you can use the right product. To start with porcelain is generally 10 to 15 % higher price oppose to ceramic tile, however that really doesn’t come out to be much depending on the size of your project.when it comes to any project & installation your job outcome will always have to start with the right ingredient.

All porcelain & ceramic tile have a (PEI) Rating so the higher the rating the better & stronger the material becomes. For Example if you are installing tile on the wall you really don’t need any more than a PEI of  1, & If its going to be on the bathroom floor or even the kitchen we recommend a Rating of 2 & for the rest of your home you should use a product that has a PEI rating of 3 & if you you are  installing it in a very high traffic area or a commercial application then its best to use a PEI rating of 4 & 5.

One other thing to consider when you are ordering your tile, you should always allow a 5 to 10% waist factor & most importantly make sure when the job is done you have 2 to 3 boxes of tile left over for future repairs. From personal experience as a contractor & designer I have come across a lot of clients that were forced to rip out an entire area of tile simply because the did not have any left over material to fix few broken or damage  pieces ,& since tile distributor & manufacturer will phase products out every 4 to 5 years to make room for new product the client is not able to purchase what they had originally installed.

For more advice on maintenance of your flooring please go to our web site: urbanhomedesignllc.com & go to our floor care page .For Free estimate & design ideas please email us at info@urbanhomedesignllc.com or contact us by phone 949-588-9300. you can also visit our beautiful show room.

Good Luck with your project,

Sami Behzad, Designer

Urban Home Design llc,

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Biggest Flooring and home Renevation Sales Event Of The Year

As the weather is getting warmer & you are thinking about some of the projects you have put off  because of economic crunch & now some of those home repairs & upgrades can’t wait no longer we have some great news for you.

Urban home design llc, is having our mid year Blow out sale,From upgrading  from carpet to laminate floor or hard wood flooring  maybe you are thinking about ceramic tile or porcelain or natural stone, maybe you just need to get new carpeting.What ever your needs are we have great deals available & we have close out Prices directly from the Manufacturer to save you a lot of  time & money Plus we only work with quality installers so your installation always come with a life time guarantee.

We also have some of the lowest prices on Granite ,caesarstone or other natural stone If you are thinking about new counter tops, With the state of the art Fabrication Facilities we can guarantee the best look at wholesale prices.If you are looking to remodel your bath room & shower or new cabinets for your kitchen or perhaps Redesign a whole new kitchen, We can help you from design to Appliance to installation.

We are a one stop destination & we can help you from painting to pluming to electrical & all the different trade you will need to get your project done. We are offering up to 65% off Retail Plus Free installation on all flooring projects Plus you get the benefit of working with a designer to get the best look for your home at no charge.

For more information & to set up a free estimate Please contact our office at 949-588-9300 or email us at info@urbanhomedesignllc.com You can also visit our website at urbanhomedesignllc.com & use some of our cool tools  like Project calculator or use our virtual Decorator to help you find the right look before purchasing.

I want to wish you all a great summer & thank you in advance for considering our company to help you with your next home renovation Project.

Sami Behzad,

Urban Home Design llc,

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How to estimate for your Carpet & Flooring with our free flooring calculator

The first thing you want to do after deciding on changing your carpet & flooring in your home you need to decide on a budget for your project.
for most clients they will call various dealers to come to their home & give them an estimate.
Some dealers will measure for free & some will charge for this service.
flooring contractors  have different ways of measuring your flooring some will add too much waste & some will add too little waste, if you are lucky you will find a professional flooring contractor who knows exactly what he is doing.
for the flooring contractor who over estimates on your measurement that will mean you are spending more than you should, & for the contractor who under measures for your flooring it will mean more money to be spent once the contract is signed but most importantly it will mean delay on the job since they have to stop an order more products to finish your job.
Urban home design llc wants to give you help on your flooring measurement without feeling pressure to buy any thing or having to pay for an estimate, so you can figure out what your budget is going to be.
simply click  here on flooring calculator and you can start your journey without any pressure hassles or fees.
if you are not able to go to that page log into urbanhomedesignllc.com & go to our project calculator.
Measure each room in feet & inches & don’t forget to put in how much per square feet you would like to spend & our calculator will estimate your total square feet & total cost.
This will also help you in your purchase since now you know exactly how money square feet & how much money you want to spend.
for free estimate and other decorating ideas visit our website & go to our shop at home page .
we will measure your home room by room & walk you through our measurement so you know exactly what you are paying for.
you can also use our virtual decorator to help you with designs & color choices.
Don’t forget to visit our weekly special page for coupons & rebates as well as products on sale.

Best Wishes.
Urban Home Design llc.

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