Aceno Granite, was established in 2004 by John Guhin; and is family owned and operated. Aceno off?ers full slabs and remnants of granite and quartz in our slab yard! Our fabrication team and installers are in-house employees who take the time to prepare your project with precision and care. Our on staff designers listen to your ideas to help you design a beautiful space.
Aceno Granite, was established in 2004 by John Guhin; and is family owned and operated. Aceno off?ers full slabs and remnants of granite and quartz in our slab yard! Our fabrication team and installers are in-house employees who take the time to prepare your project with precision and care. Our on staff designers listen to your ideas to help you design a beautiful space.
Emergent Builders is the leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you! We are currently booking jobs for Spring/Summer 2025.
"Very knowledgeable and professional. They saved me a ton of money. I am having them come back soon for an upcoming remodel."
Jean H on November 2024
Emergent Builders is the leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you! We are currently booking jobs for Spring/Summer 2025.
"Very knowledgeable and professional. They saved me a ton of money. I am having them come back soon for an upcoming remodel."
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Highly recommend their services..they go above and beyond for their clients. Making sure everything is checked twice ..not only to their specifications but also to ours.We I tend to have them do more work in the future."
Vickie C on March 2020
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Highly recommend their services..they go above and beyond for their clients. Making sure everything is checked twice ..not only to their specifications but also to ours.We I tend to have them do more work in the future."
Here at (insert company name) we sustain our business on quality and integrity. We are experts in our trade and our commitment to quality from beginning to end of your project. We look forward to earning your business. Call us anytime with any questions you may have. Thanks for your time and have a great day.
"Very quick and very efficient service. Installers were friendly and professional. Highly recommend this company!!!"
Bonnie D on March 2022
Here at (insert company name) we sustain our business on quality and integrity. We are experts in our trade and our commitment to quality from beginning to end of your project. We look forward to earning your business. Call us anytime with any questions you may have. Thanks for your time and have a great day.
"Very quick and very efficient service. Installers were friendly and professional. Highly recommend this company!!!"
22+ years of experience! We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Wade removed my crumbling aggregate porch steps and replaced them with a wood set. I'm very pleased. His communication and promptness were great. He told me exactly what he planned to do and gave me a quote right away. Based on my experience, I'd definitely recommend Hansen Building & Renovations. "
Dan S on September 2025
22+ years of experience! We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Wade removed my crumbling aggregate porch steps and replaced them with a wood set. I'm very pleased. His communication and promptness were great. He told me exactly what he planned to do and gave me a quote right away. Based on my experience, I'd definitely recommend Hansen Building & Renovations. "
Artios Painting, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please give us a call today!
"Yes work done efficiently "
Diane L on June 2025
Artios Painting, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please give us a call today!
Specializing in remodels! We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today!
"We couldn’t be more thrilled with our experience working with R&B Remodeling on our deck project. From the very first consultation to the final walkthrough, Grant, the owner, was professional, communicative, and incredibly easy to work with. What really set them apart was their willingness to collaborate. As the project evolved, we had a few design changes and new ideas, and Grant was flexible and accommodating every step of the way. He listened carefully, offered smart suggestions, and made sure we were happy with the result. Even after the deck was complete, Grant followed up to ensure everything met our expectations and that we were completely satisfied. That kind of dedication is rare and speaks volumes about their commitment to customer service. If you're considering a deck remodel, we wholeheartedly recommend R&B Remodeling. They’re reliable, budget-friendly, and truly care about delivering a beautiful, lasting result."
Michael R on August 2025
Specializing in remodels! We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today!
"We couldn’t be more thrilled with our experience working with R&B Remodeling on our deck project. From the very first consultation to the final walkthrough, Grant, the owner, was professional, communicative, and incredibly easy to work with. What really set them apart was their willingness to collaborate. As the project evolved, we had a few design changes and new ideas, and Grant was flexible and accommodating every step of the way. He listened carefully, offered smart suggestions, and made sure we were happy with the result. Even after the deck was complete, Grant followed up to ensure everything met our expectations and that we were completely satisfied. That kind of dedication is rare and speaks volumes about their commitment to customer service. If you're considering a deck remodel, we wholeheartedly recommend R&B Remodeling. They’re reliable, budget-friendly, and truly care about delivering a beautiful, lasting result."
Whether your tile and stone needs are big or small, interior or exterior, we are here to serve you. Our specialties include kitchen countertops and backsplashes, tile and wood flooring, bathroom vanities, and living room fireplaces. We fabricate and install natural stones such as granite and marble but also work with quartz. Exterior work includes restoring stone homes and building new walls and patios. We also help maintain your surfaces. Do you need your grout refreshed or a shower deep cleaned? We do that! Whatever your tile and stone needs, we're here to help. And if you're seeking the above-and-beyond, Moreno Tile & Stone is with you from the first design idea to your final product. Since 1992, we've been privileged to work in some of the highest-quality and most beautiful spaces including private homes, restaurants, historic buildings, and houses of worship. For more information, check out our website or Facebook page @ https://www.facebook.com/MorenoTileStone or https://mountaintoprairie.com.
"Alex was great from start to finish. His work speaks for itself and wastes no time getting you your space back!"
Lauren W on September 2021
Whether your tile and stone needs are big or small, interior or exterior, we are here to serve you. Our specialties include kitchen countertops and backsplashes, tile and wood flooring, bathroom vanities, and living room fireplaces. We fabricate and install natural stones such as granite and marble but also work with quartz. Exterior work includes restoring stone homes and building new walls and patios. We also help maintain your surfaces. Do you need your grout refreshed or a shower deep cleaned? We do that! Whatever your tile and stone needs, we're here to help. And if you're seeking the above-and-beyond, Moreno Tile & Stone is with you from the first design idea to your final product. Since 1992, we've been privileged to work in some of the highest-quality and most beautiful spaces including private homes, restaurants, historic buildings, and houses of worship. For more information, check out our website or Facebook page @ https://www.facebook.com/MorenoTileStone or https://mountaintoprairie.com.
"Alex was great from start to finish. His work speaks for itself and wastes no time getting you your space back!"
Granite Gold is a third-generation family of stone care experts, dating back to the 1950s. Co-founders and cousins Lenny Sciarrino and Lenny Pellegrino grew up in the family business, manufacturing, installing and restoring stone surfaces. Their mission is to help homeowners easily protect their stone surfaces through safe, do-it-yourself care and maintenance products, and protection plans to safeguard against accidental damage. Granite Gold brand stone-care products are available nationwide at Bed Bath & Beyond, Lowe's, The Home Depot, Walmart, major grocery and hardware stores, and Amazon. Visit https://www.granitegold.com/store-locator/. The Granite Gold Granite & Quartz Protection Plan and Granite Gold Cabinet Protection Plan are sold nationally through independent installers; ask yours to include the plan with your installation.
Granite Gold is a third-generation family of stone care experts, dating back to the 1950s. Co-founders and cousins Lenny Sciarrino and Lenny Pellegrino grew up in the family business, manufacturing, installing and restoring stone surfaces. Their mission is to help homeowners easily protect their stone surfaces through safe, do-it-yourself care and maintenance products, and protection plans to safeguard against accidental damage. Granite Gold brand stone-care products are available nationwide at Bed Bath & Beyond, Lowe's, The Home Depot, Walmart, major grocery and hardware stores, and Amazon. Visit https://www.granitegold.com/store-locator/. The Granite Gold Granite & Quartz Protection Plan and Granite Gold Cabinet Protection Plan are sold nationally through independent installers; ask yours to include the plan with your installation.
By providing our clients with professional and knowledgeable specialists, we’re able to add beauty and enjoyment to their kitchens and bathrooms. Delivering custom countertops from the simplest kitchen/bathroom vanity to large intricate projects Pyramid is able to do it all. When incorporating stone products throughout the home or office, Pyramid adds the perfect finishing touches every time! At Pyramid we have the expertise to provide our service to the commercial industry as well. With a resume including everything from banks, churches, high-rise buildings, hotels, and the United States Treasury Building. No project is too big or too small. Contact us today at 217 342 2001 for a quote.
"It went so well!! We heard about Pyramid through a trusted friend and will definitely use them on our next project. They had a better price than the other places we were looking at and had more selection that to me, seemed to be better quality! The installers were clean and respectful. If you want a classy and stunning job use this company."
Deanna B on September 2019
By providing our clients with professional and knowledgeable specialists, we’re able to add beauty and enjoyment to their kitchens and bathrooms. Delivering custom countertops from the simplest kitchen/bathroom vanity to large intricate projects Pyramid is able to do it all. When incorporating stone products throughout the home or office, Pyramid adds the perfect finishing touches every time! At Pyramid we have the expertise to provide our service to the commercial industry as well. With a resume including everything from banks, churches, high-rise buildings, hotels, and the United States Treasury Building. No project is too big or too small. Contact us today at 217 342 2001 for a quote.
"It went so well!! We heard about Pyramid through a trusted friend and will definitely use them on our next project. They had a better price than the other places we were looking at and had more selection that to me, seemed to be better quality! The installers were clean and respectful. If you want a classy and stunning job use this company."
Deanna B on September 2019
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Marble and Granite questions, answered by experts
Glass tiles are among the most difficult to install. This is because their transparency makes the adhesive visible, and any imperfections on the opposite side are also likely to be visible. Glass tiles also must be handled carefully during installation, as they are prone to scratching. For these reasons, glass tiles often require professional installation to get the most out of their beauty and unique look.
Silicone caulk shouldn’t be used in place of grout because each material serves its own purpose. Thanks to its flexibility, silicone caulk is good for sealing around the perimeter of tiled floors, where movement and expansion might occur. However, grout is more durable, making it a better option for the joints in between tiles, which need to withstand constant weight and foot traffic.
You can lay tile directly on a plywood countertop, but if it’s a high-traffic surface in a kitchen, it’s better to add a moisture-resistant base. Plywood is susceptible to moisture, so if dampness seeps through from the surface around the sink or where you prep food, it can cause the plywood to warp, leading to grout damage, cracked tiles, or mold growth under the surface.
Tile shouldn’t be set tight against the tub. Bathtubs can expand when filled, and they can shift slightly with the weight of occupants. For this reason, it’s important to leave a slight gap between the bathtub and the first row of tile. Aim for a narrow gap of approximately 1/16 of an inch, filled with caulk, to allow for this expansion and movement while still allowing for tile shower waterproofing.
Tile countertops are a good option for homeowners looking for budget-friendly kitchen solutions. To get the biggest bang for your home improvement dollars, ensure the tile you install is heat- and scratch-resistant.
The Alpha, IL homeowners’ guide to marble and granite services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Marble countertops have yet to go out of style, and likely won't any time soon. This strong, durable, and stunning material melds with most kitchen, bathroom, and even dining room designs. But how much do marble countertops cost to install?
If you are investing in new kitchen counters, you may wonder if quartz countertops are heat resistant. This guide explains how much heat quartz countertops can take and how to protect them.
Slate tile offers an upscale, durable flooring option. Our guide explores the pros and cons of slate tile flooring so you can decide if it’s right for you.
