Originate - Natural Building Materials Showroom

Hardware & Home Improvement Stores, Countertops and Backsplashes, Ceramic Tile,

About us

Originate is a natural building materials showroom that specializes in interior finishes that are environmentally friendly, non-toxic, durable, and made from natural, renewable, and recycled resources. We offer innovative and unique materials that rival the aesthetics and performance of more traditional interior finishes. Products include: COUNTERTOPS - recycled glass, recycled paper, recycled aluminum, recycled plastic, cork, natural stone, bamboo, recycled agricultural waste and wood materials and salvaged and sustainably harvested butcher block CABINETRY & CLOSET SYSTEMS - 100% recycled panels for the cabinet boxes, sustainably harvested or renewable cabinet faces, water-based stains & finishes that are baked on, zero VOC oil based finishes WALL & FLOOR TILE - recycled glass, recycled paper, recycled aluminum, ceramic and cork FLOORING - bamboo, cork, natural linoleum, sustainably harvested hardwood flooring, salvaged wood and wool carpet BUILDING MATERIALS - bamboo plywood, veneers, and paneling; agricultural boards such as sorghum and wheat; sustainably certified plywood and lumber; NAUF (no added urea formaldehyde) plywoods; recycled resin paneling and cotton batt insulation and acoustic paneling PAINT & PLASTER - no VOC interior & exterior paint, clay paint, casein paint, clay plaster, hydraulic lime paint & plaster and mineral pigments STAIN - interior & exterior waterbased and oil based, cabinet & trim enamel, soy-based concrete stains SEALERS & FINISHES - interior & exterior penetrating sealers & topcoats for wood, concrete, plaster, countertops, grout, metal, carpet ADHESIVES - Zero & Low VOC adhesives for wood, tile, marmoleum, bamboo, carpet; construction adhesive; caulking PREPARATION & CLEANUP - Zero & Low VOC degreaser, paint stripper, citrus thinner, mastic remover, floor cleaners, wood cleaner LIGHTING - recycled aluminum & bronze lighting, salvaged light fixtures FIREPLACES - flue-less, vent-free, environmentally friendly, fueled by clean burning denatured ethanol for interior and exterior use HARDWARE - recycled glass hardware, recycled aluminum & bronze hardware and salvaged hardware DECOR & ACCESSORIES - handcrafted window shades made from all natural materials, hemp and organic cotton fabric, bamboo & sorghum brooms, glassware made from recycled bottles, recycled glass tumbled glass, garden art & coasters SALVAGED MATERIALS - interior & exterior doors, windows, brick, tile, hardware and knob sets, lumber, flooring, light fixtures, 55 gallon jojoba barrels for rainwater harvesting, plumbing fixtures.

Business highlights

22 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Remodeling and new construction, interior natural paints and plasters, flooring, cabinetry, countertops and tile.

Services we don't offer

We do not offer installation services with our products, but do have a list of recommended installers that are familiar with our product offerings.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

5.04 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-4 of 4 reviews

Mellow L.
09/2013
5.0
home improvement stores
  + -1 more
Great. I found what I wanted, got it when I wanted and felt good about my purchase in supporting sustainable practices and an excellent local business and resource.
Description of Work: Walked me through all the different options of flooring based on process, cost, sustainability practices and delivery until I was able to find the right choice.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

Marc W.
04/2013
5.0
home improvement stores
  + -1 more
They have one of the best natural products in the area. They have products that are geared towards people with chemical sensitivity.
Description of Work: We used Originate - Natural Building Materials Showroom to buy home improvement products.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Susan F.
09/2012
5.0
ceramic tile, countertops, home improvement stores
  + 1 more
The slab of countertop material I purchased was a discontinued color combination. I was able to get it only because the slab had cracked in half during transport, so Originate had it in their stock. Luckily, I have a small kitchen, so they were able to figure out how to piece and fabricate the broken slab so that it would fit in my kitchen. I also ordered custom-made glass tiles for the backsplash. I chose a color and finish from the samples in the showroom. When they arrived, the tiles were not like the sample. The staff at Originate noticed this immediately and alerted me. It turned out that the sample I had chosen had been made by mistake. However, the staff at Originate worked with the vendor and got tiles for me that matched the sample (they had to send the tiles back to be refired, which resulted in the finish I wanted). Originate has lovely materials and they are knowledgeable and helpful. I highly recommend this business.
Description of Work: Originate sells green building materials including countertops, ceramic tile, paint and flooring. I purchased Vetrazzo countertops (Vetrazzo is a product made of recycled glass set in Portland cement) and custom-fired glass tiles for my kitchen re-do. Originate does not install the products they sell, but referred me to a top-notch company for the installation.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

Susan F.
08/2011
5.0
ceramic tile, countertops, flooring contractor, home improvement stores
  + 2 more
Originate has a lovely showroom or many types of natural and green materials--tile, countertops, flooring, building materials and paint and stains. We decided on a Vetrazzo product for the countertops, which is made of recycled glass set in a matrix of Portland cement, and glass subway-style tiles for the backsplash. Natasha from Originate did a wonderful job of working with us and the installer to make sure we could get away with using only be slab of the Vetrazzo. When the tile arrived, it did not conform to the sample, and Natasha worked with the manufacturer to get it right. It was a positive experience from start to finish and we love our new kitchen.
Description of Work: We purchased new kitchen countertops and glass tile from Originate. Originate does not install, but gave us a list of recommended installers. We chose Granite Specialists, and they did a great job of coordinating with Natasha at Originate to make sure the installation went smoothly.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

Response from Originate - Natural Building Materials Showroom
We enjoyed working with the member and her husband in choosing a Vetrazzo recycled glass countertop and Bedrock 100% recycled glass subway tiles for their backsplash in their kitchen. The member actually bought the countertop as a surprise for the member.

    Contact information

    948 N Main Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705

    http://www.originatenbm.com

    Service hours

    Tuesday:
    12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday:
    12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Friday:
    12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday:
    12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

    Licensing

    No License Required for Trade

    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    Yes
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    No
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    Yes
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    Service Categories

    Hardware & Home Improvement Stores,
    Countertops and Backsplashes,
    Ceramic Tile,
    Flooring Sales and Installation,
    Doors,
    Cabinet Refacing and Refinishing,
    Window Treatments,
    Fireplaces,
    Lighting,
    Interior Design and Decorating,
    Insulation,
    Hardwood Flooring Sales and Installation

    FAQ

    Originate - Natural Building Materials Showroom is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

    Tuesday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

    Wednesday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

    Thursday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

    Friday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

    Saturday: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

    Originate - Natural Building Materials Showroom accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,Visa
    Yes, Originate - Natural Building Materials Showroom offers free project estimates.
    Yes, Originate - Natural Building Materials Showroom offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Originate - Natural Building Materials Showroom does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Originate - Natural Building Materials Showroom does not offer emergency services.
    No, Originate - Natural Building Materials Showroom does not offer warranties.
    Originate - Natural Building Materials Showroom offers the following services: Remodeling and new construction, interior natural paints and plasters, flooring, cabinetry, countertops and tile.
    We do not offer installation services with our products, but do have a list of recommended installers that are familiar with our product offerings.

    Contact information

    948 N Main Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705

    http://www.originatenbm.com

    Service hours

    Tuesday:
    12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday:
    12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Friday:
    12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday:
    12:00 PM - 4:00 PM