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Anyone who has ever built or remodeled a home knows that one of the biggest concerns is dust! Nothing is worse than having dust and debris all over your jobsite. The key to dust control is to minimize the introduction and creation of dust during the project. As a builder or remodeler, it is important to work with subcontractors that understand and respect your requirements.

IMI has recently acquired new, state of the art power tools that make cutting cultured marble wall panels, vanity tops, and shower bases virtually dust free! As you can see in the videos below, the dust that would normally be created, simply isn’t. IMI’s commitment to you, our customers, is to provide you solutions for all your bathroom building or remodeling needs!

Another benefit to our customers is that IMI is able to offer a knowledgeable staff who hold various industry specific certifications! IMI is a licensed General Contractor with a Licensed Plumber and a Certified Aging In Place Specialist (CAPS) on staff. IMI also recently received the EPA-RRP Lead-Safe Certification. Whether your project is brand new construction, an older home or somewhere in the middle, IMI is poised to offer you a solution for all your wet-area needs! Including dust free cutting!

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!

In honor of earth day today, IMI wanted to spotlight how we are always looking for ways to manufacture the best MasterCast Engineered Composites offering earth friendly options.  Two things IMI is able to do in the manufacturing process is offer soy based resins and recycled glass.

Soy resins can be used in the manufacturing of kitchen and bath surfaces such as seamless shower pans and shower walls, countertops and other surfaces for commercial and residential construction and remodeling. One of the interesting facts about using soybeans for non-tofu-related purposes is that it isn’t a new concept. Henry Ford was widely known as a soybean fanatic in the 1930s when, in his efforts to meld America’s agricultural and manufacturing industries, he designed an entire car made with soy-based plastic panels. (source article)

IMI gets creative with backfill materials, using glass dust at times. Glass dust is the scrap of glass recycling. The U.S. generates 13.6 million tons of glass waste per year (EPA, 2007) with 24% of that number going to recycling uses. We have been experimenting with recycled glass and are pleased with our results! In fact the best way that you could see what the possibilities are is to schedule an appointment to tour our showroom and maybe take a peek at our plant!  We are open by appointment from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday and you can reach us at 770.928.2252.

 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!

IMI offers a hassle-free, all-in-one, custom remodeling process for the wet areas of your bathroom. Visualize your own private sanctuary, complete with the highest quality MasterCast Engineered Composite products that will add enduring beauty to your most personal space. Our Cultured Marble products can transform any bathroom into an area of beauty. Relax while our expert team of in-house trained staff builds the bathroom of your dreams!

Why IMI?

You can expect us to be fast and accurate. These enviable attributes are a “by product” of our incredible systems and processes that sets IMI apart from other companies.
Our accelerated time schedule minimizes disruptions to your home, family, pets or work life. Efficiency and experience combine to insure the highest quality in the shortest time frame.

Expert Design and Construction – Who knows bathrooms better than a company dedicated to one thing? IMI recently celebrated 25 years in the business of bathrooms! IMI is a GA State Licensed General Contractor, GA State Licensed Master Plumber, Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist, and EPA Certified.

Our years of experience help you create the bathroom of your dreams with the best products available. IMI is a manufacturer and fabricator of MasterCast Performance Engineered Composites, including Cultured Marble, Spray Granite, Cast Granite, and Spray Solid Surface Polymers. Our products include Vanity Tops, Soaking Tubs, Whirlpool Tubs, Shower Bases, Shower Wall Surrounds, Tub Wall Surrounds, and Stand Alone Luxury Tubs.

No Subcontractors – You know who is in your home and can trust our highly trained and experienced teams.

One Stop Shop – Convenience and a seamless process eliminate mistakes.

It’s as simple as one phone call! We handle all the details. All you have to do is imagine your new bath!

Guaranteed Price – Cost variances are a thing of the past.

You know exactly what you’re getting and exactly how much it will cost upfront. We price your project from a place of knowledge and experience, rather than a place of “guessing and hoping”.

What are you waiting for; call IMI today to set-up a free consultation! 770.928.2252

Check out our first newsletter of 2010… IMI’s Gold Services Program!

The smallest room in your home may require the largest number of professionals to remodel. With IMI’s Remodeler’s Edge, we have a general contractor, plumber and install crews that will be able to transform your bathroom all from the same location, International Marble Industries, in Woodstock, Georgia!

Every bathroom may have the same necessities; a vanity, toilet, tub and/or shower, but everything else is the frosting on the cake!  IMI’s frostings include different edges for vanities, colors, patterns and the ability to customize your shower base or drain.

One of the first things you’ll consider when thinking about a bathroom remodel is the tub or shower. This choice sets the tone for the rest of the project. Do you dream of a whirlpool tub for leisurely soaking? Do you need a walk-in tub for health or safety reasons? Or maybe you just need an inexpensive alternative to what you currently have. 

IMI has a wide range of products that will suite your wants and needs! In a price that you can afford to add some frosting to your bathroom, such as our wall surrounds. These surrounds can transform your bathroom and make it easier to clean all at the same time!

We have a showroom right here in Woodstock, GA if you are in the area, you can call us to make an appointment or you can visit our website to see more of our products!

Did you know that IMI provides more than just single-family kitchen and bath products?

IMI has a full line of MasterCast Engineered Composites that can be used in any type of kitchen or bath; single family, multi-family, student living, and assisted living facilities. IMI is a leading manufacturer and fabricator of MasterCast Performance Engineered Composites, including Cultured Marble, Spray Granite, Cast Granite, and Spray Solid Surface Polymers. IMI products can be made to meet any dimensions you may need; from one sink basin to multi-sink basins. Our products include Vanity Tops, Bath Tubs, Whirlpool Tubs, Shower Bases, Shower Wall Surrounds, and Tub Wall Surrounds.

Our Kitchen Counter Tops are manufactured using the newest technology in Solid Surface Polymers and MasterCast Performance Engineered Composites. They also can be made in dimensions that will work in any type of kitchen.

Whether you are a homeowner looking to remodel your kitchen or bath, or involved in the design of a multi-need facility, IMI is ready to meet all your needs! All of our products are manufactured in our plant in Woodstock, Georgia. When you are in the area we would love to give you a tour of our plant and show you our showroom.

IMI is known nationally for MasterCast Engineered Composite custom shower bases, custom vanity tops, ADA Shower bases, and Stand Alone Luxury Tubs. But from time to time, you just never know what we will get up our sleeve. Somewhere along the way, dog bowls that could withstand extreme climates for the outdoor dog, yet compliment your décor for the indoor dog, were developed!

If you are looking for a great gift idea for someone with animals this Christmas, this may be exactly what they need. Each bowl is made out of the same MasterCast  Engineered Composites that our vanities and bases are. The dog bowl weighs about 20 lbs, so when the wind is howling they will stay steady! With big dogs they won’t flip over, saving the time and expense of cleaning up spilt food.

In the solid color line we have white, almond or biscuit. These retail for $50 plus freight.

 We also can make the bowls in one of IMI’s Signature Spray Granite colors. These dog bowls will have the exquisite look of small particulate-quarried granite with the technological benefits and durability of MasterCast Engineered Composites. The Signature Collection offers a tough clear gel coat, followed by layers of sprayed cultured granite, then completed with high strength cultured marble matrix. The Signature Collection is $75 plus freight and you can choose your colors here!

To order one you can email Joel at: sales@intlmarbleindustries.com

We are located at 304 Bell Park Drive Woodstock, GA 30188.

Whether you’re talking about a bathroom or a kitchen, a floor or a countertop, a shower or a tub; tile has traditionally been a consumer favorite. Tile touts itself as easy to clean, durable, with low maintenance and in a variety of colors and sizes. But before we all start mixing up the grout, why not consider some alternatives. It seems like many clients, remodelers and builders look to tile simply because “that’s what they’ve always used.” This, of course, is a saying that never leads to improvement or discovery.

Let an engineered composite onto the playing field and you just might find that the tile you’ve always used is suddenly not the clear winner. MasterCast Engineered Composites from International Marble Industries, Inc. (IMI) are recognized as “Beautiful, Durable, Versatile, (and) Affordable.” Four values that are obviously in competition with everything we thought we knew about tile.  MasterCast Engineered Composites encompasses cultured marble, cultured granite, solid surface polymers, and engineered quartz Bathroom & Kitchen products.

The beauty of a MasterCast engineered composites  product is immediately obvious. Used in high-end hotels around the world and first-time family homes alike this product boasts beauty that cannot be found anywhere else. From color to shape, the MasterCast Engineered Composite fabricators like IMI produce custom Bathroom Vanity Tops, Kitchen Countertops, Tubs, Shower Bases, and Shower/Tub Surrounds especially for remodelers, builders, dealers and re-sellers.

Have you ever seen a tile curve? Have you ever seen a tile shower with no visible seams, no grout lines? Imagine the beauty of a product that could do both! Now imagine that same product needing no sealing, no special cleaners, which resists stains and mold and is antibacterial.  If it sounds too good to be true then you are starting to learn why engineered composites are quickly becoming a top choice in today’s economy.

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, which has the end result of making the builders and remodelers who use them very happy.

A final reason these users, owners and makers of engineered composites stay so happy is the longevity of the product. No warranty visits when the tile grout starts cracking or the tile shower base starts leaking. No spreading mold or mildew which can cause major health problems. Engineered composites are waterproof and a non-porous surface that deliver a warmer, softer feel to the touch than cold tile.

If you are a builder, remodeler, kitchen and bath dealer or re-seller and you know your clients would like this product contact IMI today. IMI professionals would be happy to provide you with an on-line presentation of the products.  On IMI’s website you can find your Contractor Kit as well as information for Kitchen and Bath Dealers. Please visit IMI on the web at: http://www.intlmarbleindustries.com/

Visited USC today with our 17 year old son in search of the perfect college to allow him to pursue his dream career in international business. No cultured marble for this kid. How about Mastercast Engineered Composites? Well, that may stand a chance with the young man…

We decided to make a detour via Charleston to visit our friend Ricky Webb in Summerville, SC. Had not seen Ricky in about a year and we needed to catch up on the status of our business. Turns out that the Single Family construction business in that area had been hit about 8 months earlier than in Atlanta and that there were signs of rebound.

Ricky proudly showed us his new showroom setup showing the new generation of MasterCast Engineered Composites, good looking products that looked like the real McCoy. Nicely installed. Wipe off the dust, and he is in business!

We shared a couple of view points on what else to do to get through this economy and took off for Charleston. Our hotel sported a set of cultured marble surrounds in the good old “white with country grey color”. Good looking swirl. But why do these panels keep being too low for for out 6′7″ high school senior? The days that a 5ft surround was tall enough at 60″ above the tub are over. This new generation need taller panels!

I am sure glad he ducked for that low hanging sprinkler head in the hall way!