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Welcome to Ripp Tile & Stone...
We specialize in Granite Countertops and Tile Installation. Our passion for stone shows in our custom design work and personal service.
Nothing compares to tile and granite for adding personality and practicality to a home. The results are immediate, the effects can be dramatic, and it is often inexpensive. But as with all home improvements, care must be taken to assure that each project turns out to be an asset to the property.
Since price and quality of granite, tile, grout, design, and installation can vary so much, homeowners often feel too confused to make a decision from tile estimates alone.
You can do so many special things with granite and tile to add pizzazz to a room, but most people miss the opportunity by choosing what we call 'plain vanilla' or neutral tile because they think a designer look has to be expensive. You can mix colors and sizes of basic tile to form graphic patterns or include just a few special tiles without increasing the cost much at all.
The following are some of the ways we suggest clients use tile to customize their homes:
* Use tile as a trim and/or backsplash with other materials such as slate, granite or marble.
* Set tiles on a diagonal.
* Set tile on window seats and ledges, buffet counters and other places to create waterproof areas to set plants.
* Choose a color for the edge trim and backsplash to contrast with the countertop; then reverse the scheme elsewhere in the room, such as on a kitchen island or in the shower.
* Choose two complementary colors that work with a third neutral background color. Create stripes and patterns running through tubs and showers in bathrooms.