Blog Post 8: Tile & Stone

Tile and stone are materials that are used all the time in Interior Design. The most popular places to use these materials are in bathrooms and kitchens. There are many uses for such materials; therefore, there are many places that these materials can be found.

            As stated, there are many uses for tile and stone. One very common place to use tile is the floor. Tile floors are very popular in both commercial and residential design. A reason for this could be because of the durability against wear and messes. Another place tile can be found is on counters and backsplashes. Though it is thought to not be as durable as some types of stone, tile can create many colorful options and be laid in a way that makes it more like art than just a usable surface. Stone, on the other hand, is also durable and like an art form. The differences are that the art is not controllable because it is naturally beautiful due to the way the rock is formed below the surface. Stone is thought to be more durable than tile because it doesn’t break easily and is very heat resistant.

            A great place to find materials such as these in Lubbock, TX is a place called Collins Tile and Stone. It is located on the Clovis highway outside of Lubbock. Yes, they have tile because that is how the owner got started in the business. However, what I found was the most exciting was their large selection of stone, particularly granite. They have so many colors to choose from at varying prices. Some of the granite had so much character due to the amount of motion in the rock. Some granite has more motion than others but according to the owner, the granites that have more motion seem to be higher priced.

            Tile and stone are incredibly important materials to the design world today. They are truly beautiful materials. Collins Tile and Stone was very helpful in illustrating the choices that are to be had and the different options for uses. The only question left to answer is, “What color should I choose?”