Posts Tagged ‘bathrooms’

Tile has been a traditional pick for bathroom or kitchen remodeling projects. Tradition however, may not always be the best choice. We all agree that tile is available in a variety of colors and styles, but is it really low maintenance and easy to clean? How about these pesky porous grout lines that attract mildew and mold? Now there is a new player in town! Engineered Composites tile panels by IMI offer several features that traditional tile can’t match.

Have you ever seen a tile shower with no visible seams, no grout lines to maintain, and no tile to seal? Imagine the beauty of a product that could do both! IMI’s engineered composite tile panels are quickly becoming a top choice for today’s builder and remodeler. With plenty of choices of traditional tile patterns and colors, these panels with integral tile are a snap to install, will last a lifetime and require no special cleaners or sealers. And they have anti-bacterial properties as well!

Used in high-end hotels and first-time family homes alike, this product boasts beauty that cannot be found anywhere else. Visit us to learn more about our Bathroom Vanity Tops, Kitchen Countertops, Tubs, Shower Bases, and Shower/Tub Surrounds!

Homeowners want a product that will be durable, easy to care for and add value to their home. An engineered composite can suit all of those needs. Engineered composites are waterproof and with a non-porous surface that delivers a warmer, softer feel to the touch than cold tile.

Visit our expanded showroom in Woodstock, GA! We are open by appointment from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Call us and we would be happy to give you a tour. Our phone number is 770.928.2252. We look forward to hearing from you!

 IMI has fulfilled the new requirements of the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA).  The EPA realized the growing concern about lead-based paints in homes and businesses and the real health hazard this situation poses for families and children.

In response to this concern, the EPA has established a new rule focused on renovation, repair and painting work. Beginning April 2010, all renovation, repair, and painting work done on structures built prior to 1978 are required to be done by an EPA certified firm, and a Certified Renovator from that firm must be on site during critical stages of the work.

IMI is excited that we have completed the EPA’s requirements, and if you would like to see our certificate you can view it here: IMI’s Certification. IMI is always committed to not only the highest standards in the manufacturing process, but also having the staff you need whether it is a General Contractor, a Certified-Aging-In-Place Specialist (CAPS), a Licensed Master Plumber or a Certified Renovator!

With IMI’s Gold Services program you can be assured that our cultured marble, cultured granite and SSP materials are members of the flourishing family of MasterCast Engineered Composites. Guided by industry quality control testing and standards since 1974, MasterCast™ is the product of choice for decorative and functional surfacing such as countertops, bathtubs, custom shower bases, shower/tub walls, and more.

If you are interested in seeing a video of how IMI can transform your bathroom, you can click here or here for our most recent YouTube videos!

If you would like to visit our showroom we would love to show it to you! We are open by appointment from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Call us and we would be happy to give you a tour. Our phone number is 770.928.2252. We look forward to hearing from you!

Int’l. Marble Industries, Inc. (IMI) has introduced a new VALUE ENGINEERED line of shower and tub wall surrounds for your multi-family, and hospitality needs. The new line of shower and tub wall surrounds includes 9 exciting designs that offer a completely waterproof wall system, mold & mildew resistance, ease of cleaning, permanently sealed surface, and longevity in style and performance. In addition to the practical side, the walls also transform your bathroom area into a beautiful bath!

 These wall surrounds are available in Solid White, Solid Biscuit, Solid Almond, and Sandy Beach Cultured Granite. Our design team is available to consult on projects requiring a signature look and color.

 If you are remodeling or building new hotels, apartments, condominiums, student dorms, assisted living facilities, or hospitals, these wall surrounds can transform the bathroom while helping you stay within your budget. In addition to the wall surrounds, we also offer a full range of products for any of your bathroom needs. Call us now for a quote on current and future projects! Our Sales Team can be reached at (678) 501-6002 or sales@intlmarbleindustries.com.

 IMI’s full line of MasterCast engineered composites™ includes cultured marble vanity tops, cultured marble shower bases, easy access shower bases, and several other lines that you can see at our website or by visiting our showroom, in Woodstock, GA.

 If you would like to visit our showroom we would love to show it to you! We are open by appointment from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Call us and we would be happy to give you a tour. Our phone number is 770.928.2252. We look forward to hearing from you!

With IMI’s Remodeler’s Edge program you can be assured that our cultured marble, cultured granite, and SSP materials are members of the flourishing family of MasterCast Engineered Composites. Guided by industry quality control testing and standards since 1974, MasterCast™ is the product of choice for decorative and functional surfacing such as countertops, bathtubs, custom shower bases, shower/tub walls, and more.

 Through the process of “casting,” or pouring chemically bonded mineral fillers into molds, Int’l. Marble Industries can create cast polymer products in custom shapes, designs, textures and colors. Finished products combine the beauty and functionality of natural stone with the ability to be shaped. IMI’s MasterCast™ allows homeowners and builders unlimited applications in a price point that is affordable.

 Among the many advantages of IMI’s MasterCast™:

• Molded to fit many shapes and applications;

• 48 Exclusive IMI colors;

• Stain, burn and scratch resistant;

• No seams or grout to collect germs

or bacteria;

• Adds lasting value to your home; and

• Priced to fit your budget.

 MasterCast™ Engineered Composite products from International Marble Industries, Inc. include:

Standard Vanity Tops

Custom Vanity Tops

Whirlpool Tubs

Drop-In Tubs

Stand Alone Luxury Tubs

Standard Shower Bases

Custom Shower Bases

Soap & Shampoo Holders

ADA Custom Shower Bases

“ACHIEVE” Easy Access Ramp

Shower Seats

Shower & Tub Wall Surrounds

 There is no better product for so many uses … or with so many options. Whether you’re in search of a standard vanity top or the complete line of International Marble Industries, Inc. products, our MasterCast™ Engineered Composites offer you the flexibility and the aesthetics you desire.

 If you would like to visit our showroom we would love to show it to you! We are open by appointment from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Call us and we would be happy to give you a tour.

 Int’l. Marble Industries, Inc. has a full range of products that will indulge your senses and provide the safety you need.  You can choose a Tub to Shower Conversion that gives you more freedom and eliminates the need to step up and over the tub wall. Or, IMI can produce a custom shower base with the “ACHIEVE” Easy Access Ramp, which eliminates the curb and allows for No Barrier access. And, the IMI shower bases and ramp are both ADA rated for slip resistance.

 We understand that many times when you are remodeling your bathroom, it is because of a particular need.  It may be age, illness, injury, or simply a new preference. We strive to meet those needs and give you a finished product that is beautiful too!  IMI is a licensed General Contractor with a Licensed Plumber and a Certified Aging In Place Specialist (CAPS) on staff.  We will give you the “Remodelers Edge” when you decide to enrich your lives and your bathroom. Isn’t it time to let IMI give you the edge?

Times have changed flipping has been replaced with nesting! Personally, I can relate to this change, “flipping” was the buzzword of recent years, and even if we didn’t flip a house, we were in awe of those who could. Now we have came full circle, and “nesting” is the buzzword. Some of us are looking at our nest and thinking “maybe this nest could use a little work!”

In our current economic and real estate market, many of us figure that since we can’t sell our home we might as well make it more comfortable during this “nesting” time. Now, we just have to start deciding where we would like to invest in our homes. One area of the home that will create a higher return on our investment is remodeling our bathrooms. It gives us an immediate return by making us feel better and a long-term value for when we do sell.

IMI has a full line of cultured marble products for your bathroom remodeling needs. We have everything from standard shower bases, custom shower bases, shower and tub surrounds to pretty much anything you can imagine for your bathroom remodeling needs!

From HowStuffWorks: http://home.howstuffworks.com/most-expensive-toilet-in-world.htm

They say that the road to the palace of wisdom is paved with excess. The folks at Hang Fu­ng Gold Technology Group in Hong Kong must be very wise indeed. The company’s Hong Kong showroom features the “Hall of Gold,” which contains several opulent handcrafted treasures. But the tourist favorite is “The World’s Most Expensive Gold and Jewelry Sparkling Environmental Friendly Washroom” [source: Hang Fung]. Perhaps the most admired item in the gold bathroom is the 24-carat solid gold toilet.

The company’s owners stipulated that if the price of gold reaches $1,000 per ounce, one ton (32,000 ounces) of the tourist attraction will be melted into bullion and sold [source: AFP]. The company would gross a cool $32 million, and the owners would net about $17.6 million.

The one-of-a-kind posh potty will be spared and remain in Hang Fung’s showroom — it’s not for sale. But if you’re itching to add some bling to your bathroom, there are some other fixtures on the market that might appeal to your expensive taste.

The Neorest 600 certainly falls into this category. The Neorest takes the cake as the most expensive commode available for purchase in the home. Produced by bathroom fixture manufacturer Toto, the Neorest 600 is a tankless, one-piece toilet. It may not be gold, but you could call it green: It’s a low-flow toilet, conserving water by sending only 1.6 gallons down the drain per flush. But you’ll be too busy sitting in awe of the Neorest to yearn for the water-frivolous days of the full-flow toilet. It’s also a bathroom dynamo, doing all of the work your old toilet used to make you do.

When the Neorest senses your approach, the toilet lifts its lid, inviting you to have a seat. Once you do your thing, a gentle blast of warm water cleans your bottom. This is followed by the toilet’s air-dry function. And after you get up, the toilet flushes the ionized, self-cleaning bowl and deodorizes the air [source: Toto]. With all of these features, maybe the $5,800 retail price for the Neorest 600 isn’t so much, relatively speaking [source: Forbes]. Plus, you can find them for sale as low as $3,159 [source: Buy Plumbing]. Of course, you can get a regular residential toilet in the U.S. for around $150, but these certainly don’t come with the bells and whistles the Neorest offers.

(By Jessica Brown For How Stuff Works/howstuffworks.com)

Even though outhouses are more or less an icon of the past, there are a few features that we can learn from their design. They were functional, could be created on a small budget and had good ventilation through the cracks in the wood. They were also inconvenient, poorly lit and frankly, not very luxurious.

Since the time of outhouses, bathrooms have moved inside and multiplied. According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the number of homes with multiple bathrooms has increased more than 30 percent since 1973 [source: HUD].

Bathrooms are important to many people in the United States, which is why mistakes in their designs can be frustrating and costly. Bathroom designs vary, and just like with an outhouse, there are advantages and disadvantages to all the designs. In this article, we will discuss 10 common mistakes in bathroom design from layout decisions to design choices and even budgeting.