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Sales, design, project mgt, floor restoration, and tile specs. We network with contractors, designers, and other industry related professionals working with Mexican glazed tiles, clay tiles, natural stone, sinks, murals, fireplaces, glass tile and Saltillo tile. MTSC/Prados Showcase Home: 2036 W. Greenway Road, Phoenix 602-954-6272. 8-5 M-F, 10-2 Sat (off-site warehouse pickups, M-F 8-4, Sat 10-2) Tucson Showroom: 1148 E. Broadway Blvd, Tucson 520-622-4352. 8-5 M-F and 10-2 Sat.
Monday, December 13, 2010
December 6, 2010 Newsletter
Monday, November 15, 2010
Lights, Camera, Kitchen!
Lights, Camera, Kitchen!
Local Couple Readies for Television Debut
HGTV's acclaimed Bang For Your Buck is coming to the Valley. Featured on "Phoenix Kitchens" will be the kitchen that Joe and Terri Fortuna created with products from their company.
Owners of The Mexican Tile and Stone Company, the couple impressed HGTV staff with their use of tiles to transform their kitchen. The vertical surfaces, including the fireplace and murals, utilize hand-painted tiles imported from Mexico. Terri Fortuna explains, "We wanted to show how our tiles look in a real-life application. This kitchen is all about the atmosphere because it's the heart of our home. The fireplace and the casual-but-elegant eating area make a formal dining room unnecessary. The patio is a continuation of the kitchen and dining area, so the space is ideal for entertaining."
Instead of granite countertops, the Fortunas selected Seneca handmade tiles secured with an epoxy grout. The commercially-rated tile looks handmade, but sustains its beauty. Joe Fortuna observes, "The glaze won't wear out, and the epoxy doesn't mold and is stain resistant. These counters will look wonderful for a very long time."
The dramatic cabinets were created by Bob Busch, J&B Cabinets (www.jbcab.com), and complement the rustic impact of the space.
The Mexican Tile and Stone Company has been in operation for more than 25 years. To learn more about their services and products, call 602-954-6272, or visit www.mexicantileandstone.com.
The "Phoenix Kitchens" episode of Bang For Your Buck airs in Season Five, and is the fifth episode. Check your local listings for end of December/beginning of January, or visit www.hgtv.com/bang-for-your-buck for programming information.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Saltillo Restoration
Saltillo Restoration
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Friday, May 7, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Day 9 of falling for Renaissance Collection...sensuality
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Day 8 of falling for Renaissance Collection: rare romance
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Monday, April 5, 2010
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
Friday, March 26, 2010
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Fall in love with Renaissance Collection, one tile at a time
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Latest news from Mexican Tile and Stone Co.
NAVAJO 4X4 DECO ONLY $1.00 PER PIECE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.
MESA DARK 4X4 DECO ONLY $1.00 PER PIECE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.
POOL TILE UPDATE: Excerpts from the National Plasterers Council Conference.
The key to a successful tile and coping installation has three critical components:
1. Know the substrate you are attaching to is clean enough and appropriate for the installation.
2. Know the bonding material you are attaching with is strong enough and has the proper qualities.
3. Know that the material being attached is appropriate for the installation.
Become familiar with the setting styles whether it is wet set, prefloated, dry set or mechanically supported. Always consider movement joints. They are necessary for a successful installation.
Prior to installation always consider the proper crack isolation preparation. Also, be aware of that full tile pools, spas and fountains have waterproofing requirements for the substrate. You have choices of integral, cementitious, crystallization and elastomeric products. Research your options as there are many good systems available.
Protect your installation at all times during the install process. Cure times and start up considerations are also very important. Maintaining proper water pH levels will help ensure a long life for your tile installation.
There are many technicalities with pool tile lines, full tile pools and even fountains. Always research your installation options, specifications, tile selections and maintenance programs.
Your tile distributor, Ceramic Tile Institute of America, or National Tile Council of America are just a few to name that will be able to assist with pertinent information for a successful installation.
Tile pictured: Cement coping with coordinating cantilever facing, waterline safe, high fired, Talavera decorative tile, Saltillo upside down 8x16 tile. Materials supplied by Mexican Tile and Stone Co. (Phoenix/Tucson, AZ)
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Thank you Arizona Style
What a great forum to show and display our tile. It was nice to be part of a great group of people. It was also fulfilling to meet new industry contacts, rekindle some old ones, and to meet some new prospective clients.
Our next show will be the SAHBA Home Show in Tucson this October 2010.
Until then, please come visit our showroom in Tucson at 1148 E. Broadway, and
the Prados Design Showcase House at 2036 W. Greenway Road in Phoenix.
The next Prados Design Showcase Openhouse will be Sunday, March 21 from 10-2pm.
Our staffing in Tucson and in Phoenix are always ready to assist you with any of your tile projects, tile designs, and restoration requirements. M-F 8-5 and Sat 9-4.
Tucson: 520-622-4352 and Phoenix: 602-954-6272.
Sincerely:
Joe and Terri Fortuna
Mexican Tile and Stone Co.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Phoenix Open House, Sunday, January 17, 10am-2pm. Open Monday, MLK Day January 18, 8am-5pm. (Phx & Tuc)
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Happy New Year from MTSC
Happy New Year from Mexican Tile and Stone Co.
Mexican Tile and Stone Co. thanks all those that have come to share the excitement and success of the new Prados Design Studio Home for Mexican Tile and Stone Co. at 2036 W. Greenway Rd, in Phoenix, the two Design Center showcases at 19120 N. Pima Rd, in Scottsdale, and to see the nice changes and new staff in the Tucson store at 1148 E. Broadway Blvd.
We were busy in 2009 making location and showroom changes, product updates and more services available to you to improve our customer service capabilities. All locations are available for your use and to see six days a week. Call for general information or visit our website at www.mexicantileandstone.com. Phoenix: 602-954-6272, Tucson: 520-622-4352.
We have some carryover specials through January 2010. Come to our Open House on January 17th in the Prados Design Studio Home at 2036 W. Greenway Rd, Phoenix, AZ, 85023. Open house hours will be 10-2.
Use our complimentary tile design service to help enhance any project. Our Phoenix Project Management service is available to assist you from concept to completion for quality assurance. The Floor Restoration Department in Phoenix can revive any Mexican tile or stone floor.
As always, we support ASID, the Ceramic Tile and Stone Association of Arizona, the National Association of the Remodeling Industry, and the National Tile Contractors Association.
We look forward to seeing and serving you soon.