Archive for category: Ceramic Tile & Stone

Damaged and Leaking Shower

July 12, 2010 | Ceramic Tile & Stone, Projects, Showers & Tubs | By: Kman

This is a project that started with a conventional shower in a home in Northwest Arkansas. The shower was built improperly with sub-standard methods. The result was that the shower leaked from the first day it was used, and continued to leak for the next four years until water began dripping through the basement ceiling. The worst thing about a leaking shower is that it is almost impossible to repair and requires extensive demolition.

Let’s start with the shower as I found it (more…)

Preparation for Shower and Tub Surround

January 30, 2010 | Articles, Ceramic Tile & Stone, Projects, Showers & Tubs | By: admin

Part 1 of a 2-part series on installing tile for a tub or shower surround. Skip to part 2 here. This article deals with the preparations to tile a tub or shower surround in wood frame structures. It follows the actual work performed on a tub surround project in an Arkansas home. (more…)

Tiling a Shower or Tub Surround

January 30, 2010 | Articles, Ceramic Tile & Stone, Projects, Showers & Tubs | By: admin

This is the second in a two-part series on the preparation and installation of porcelain tile for a shower or tub surround. This project was performed in a bathroom somewhere in Arkansas. The structure is wood frame construction. Start from the beginning with the wall preparation article here, or follow along as this project is completed with beautiful tile and accessories. (more…)

Clean and Refreshing Shower & Tub Enclosures

February 2, 2009 | Ceramic Tile & Stone, Showers & Tubs | By: admin

Trevathan Floors can design and install any size shower and tub enclosure to fit your needs. We can install handicap-accessible showers that feature safety bars, detachable shower heads, and a curbless design to accomodate a wheelchair.

Trevathan’s currently employs the Kerdi System for shower (more…)

Countertop Backsplashes

December 22, 2008 | Backsplashes & Countertops, Ceramic Tile & Stone | By: admin

A backsplash can change the entire look of your kitchen. Backsplashes can also be used in bathrooms, around countertops and tubs and anywhere you have a counter and (more…)

Distinctive Fireplace Designs

December 20, 2008 | Ceramic Tile & Stone | By: admin

Add class to any fireplace in your choice of ceramic tile or stone with stylish design and color. We can also install stone or tile to your fireplace on a smaller scale.

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Hardwood & Tile Replaces Carpet and Vinyl

December 5, 2008 | Ceramic Tile & Stone, Hardwood Flooring, Projects | By: admin

Hardwood & Tile Replaces Carpet and Vinyl in Campbell

In the pictures below you will see where we removed the carpet and vinyl from every room in the house (except the master bedroom, which will be done later) and we also replaced the subfloor. The old subfloor was particle board which had water damage and wasn’t very sturdy to begin with.

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Marble Floor in Garfield Bathroom

December 1, 2008 | Ceramic Tile & Stone, Projects | By: admin

This bathroom was completely remodeled. The homeowner did the framing and drywall work, but called me to install the 16″ marble floor and shower. A layer of Hardibacker underlayment was used as (more…)

Commercial Tile in NE Arkansas

December 1, 2008 | Ceramic Tile & Stone, Projects | By: admin

Below are before and after pictures of a tile installation in Northeast Arkansas. This is actually a 2000 square foot building that is used as a fellowship hall by a small church. I began this job by applying Redgard to areas of the concrete that had small cracks. Redgard is used a crack suppression membrane to keep cracks in the concrete slab from transferring through to the tile.

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Porcelain Tile in Bella Vista Basement

December 1, 2008 | Ceramic Tile & Stone, Projects | By: admin

The following pictures show a tile installation in the basement of a home in Bella Vista, Arkansas. After the water heater leaked, a complete tear-out of the carpet was required. Tile was the obvious choice, due to its durability. Another leaking water heater won’t affect this floor. Extending the tile up the wall was an after-thought. There are two different types of stone border installed, since we couldn’t find enough of either kind to do the entire basement. This totally changed (more…)