Since 1988, Monterrey Tile has been committed to providing exceptional service and unparalleled tile selection to Arizona homeowners and contractors. Monterrey Tile Company is a retail and to-the-trade showroom offering an extensive and unique assortment of natural stone in tile and slab; Saltillo and terracotta, porcelain, glass metal and mosaic tile from around the world. We also carry carpet as well as a broad selection of engineered and laminate wood flooring. Recently, we began distribution of the Viatera Quartz product line from LG Hausys.
1. NATURAL STONE is the most beautiful material that can be used on a countertop, floor or wall. Each material has its own look and limitations, which must be understood prior to selecting. During this presentation, we will make recommendations for and against certain uses of stone. This comes from over 25 years of experience with natural stone and should be taken as such: our expert opinion. Any natural stone can be used for any interior residential installation, as long as the owner knows and accepts the inherent qualities and limitations of the material.
We procure our Moroccan tile from a family who have been making cement tile and Zellij mosaic for over four generations. Monterrey is proud to support such a long tradition of exquisite hand-crafted artistry. The encaustic (cement) tile we carry are made by the best craftsman the cities of Fez and Marrakech have to offer. Created using the same techniques used for a millenium; our Moroccan tiles are hand made using organic pigments, granite powder and white cement. The steel molds are also hand made which give the pattern character and orginality.
Marble: is typically a calcium based, sedimentary material, formed underground from decaying plant and mineral life compounded under heat and pressure for millions of years. It is typically polished to a high shine and has an elegant look and quality to it. One way to remember the durability of marble is to remember this word association: marble is calcitic, so anything acidic will negatively affect it. Acidic things include wine, fruit juice, food; things you typically find in the kitchen. This is why we do not recommend marble for kitchens.
Once installed your hardwood floor will look beautiful, but time and traffic, stains and spills, will take their toll. So, you need a short course on taking care of your floor, and for that you've come to the right place. We want you to know all about hardwood maintenance because the more you know the better able you'll be to keep your floor looking new. With all of the abrasive dust we have to contend with here in the desert, be sure to use walk-off mats or area rugs on either side of exterior entrances to minimize and contain dirt being tracked in at entryways.
