Our marketing slogan is Making Homes Happier. We work very hard every day to be sure that when you choose us you can relax knowing that not only are you getting a great product at a great price but that we will be there to make sure you and your home are happy and confident before, during and after the sale.
"John was very professional and cleaned up afterwards give that man a taise"
Arshield J on December 2024
Our marketing slogan is Making Homes Happier. We work very hard every day to be sure that when you choose us you can relax knowing that not only are you getting a great product at a great price but that we will be there to make sure you and your home are happy and confident before, during and after the sale.
"John was very professional and cleaned up afterwards give that man a taise"
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job is.
"Perfectly satisfied with job, they did really good!"
Peter B on March 2020
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job is.
"Perfectly satisfied with job, they did really good!"
We are a locally owned and operated company, with over 38 years' experience, that values honesty, integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of Contractor Home Improvement Services, that are customizable to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction! Licensed and Fully Insured.
"Did an excellent job and cleaned up afterwards!"
Greg G on May 2025
We are a locally owned and operated company, with over 38 years' experience, that values honesty, integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of Contractor Home Improvement Services, that are customizable to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction! Licensed and Fully Insured.
Patio Enclosures® brand sunrooms, solariums and screen rooms have been trusted by homeowners since 1966 and are renowned for their exceptional quality and craftsmanship. Every Patio Enclosures room is custom designed and custom manufactured specifically for you and your home. Whether you are planning to enclose an existing porch or patio space or add a whole new space while maximizing your view of the outdoors, Patio Enclosures screen and glass systems are an ideal choice for your home. And they?re backed with a limited lifetime warranty. Our Patio Enclosures experts will assess your space, listen to your needs and make recommendations to design the perfect room for you and your home. Give us a call at 1-800-230-8301 to start your project today! We offer a free, no obligation in-home design consultation and estimate along with a wide range of affordable low monthly and no interest payment plans. To learn more about Patio Enclosures®, visit our website www.patioenclosures.com.
Patio Enclosures® brand sunrooms, solariums and screen rooms have been trusted by homeowners since 1966 and are renowned for their exceptional quality and craftsmanship. Every Patio Enclosures room is custom designed and custom manufactured specifically for you and your home. Whether you are planning to enclose an existing porch or patio space or add a whole new space while maximizing your view of the outdoors, Patio Enclosures screen and glass systems are an ideal choice for your home. And they?re backed with a limited lifetime warranty. Our Patio Enclosures experts will assess your space, listen to your needs and make recommendations to design the perfect room for you and your home. Give us a call at 1-800-230-8301 to start your project today! We offer a free, no obligation in-home design consultation and estimate along with a wide range of affordable low monthly and no interest payment plans. To learn more about Patio Enclosures®, visit our website www.patioenclosures.com.
10+ years of experience! We specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, finishing basements, and more! 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 all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Jose WAS Very professional and did quality work."
CaLVIN H on October 2025
10+ years of experience! We specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, finishing basements, and more! 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 all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Jose WAS Very professional and did quality work."
Duplessis Builders is more than a business—it’s a dream brought to life by Derek and Bradie Duplessis. With over 20 years of experience and a heart for creating exceptional spaces, Derek found his true calling after graduating from Louisiana State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in Aerospace Engineering. In 2020, fueled by passion and a deep love for his craft, he and Bradie founded Duplessis Builders. Together, they’ve built more than just homes and pools—they’ve built lasting relationships and memories for the families they serve.
Duplessis Builders is more than a business—it’s a dream brought to life by Derek and Bradie Duplessis. With over 20 years of experience and a heart for creating exceptional spaces, Derek found his true calling after graduating from Louisiana State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in Aerospace Engineering. In 2020, fueled by passion and a deep love for his craft, he and Bradie founded Duplessis Builders. Together, they’ve built more than just homes and pools—they’ve built lasting relationships and memories for the families they serve.
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"This company is highly recommended, customer service was 2nd to none, this will be my go to. "
Tiffany C on July 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"This company is highly recommended, customer service was 2nd to none, this will be my go to. "
J s lightning remodeling is for the people and communities. Im just trying to give back to people and show my talents. I love helping people and have been doing remodeling for over 12 years. I love what I do but out of everything the best part is my customers. Helping them out and making homes beautiful again. There nothing I cant do. So if you have a project give me a shout.
J s lightning remodeling is for the people and communities. Im just trying to give back to people and show my talents. I love helping people and have been doing remodeling for over 12 years. I love what I do but out of everything the best part is my customers. Helping them out and making homes beautiful again. There nothing I cant do. So if you have a project give me a shout.
GNL Granite Design is the leader in fabrication, design, and installation of Granite, Marble, and Quartz countertops. We’ve installed 1000’s of countertops in the Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama regions. From our Slidell, Louisiana, factory, and showroom, GNL services a 200-mile radius for residential kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities, fireplace surrounds, accent walls and more. We also design, fabricate and install for commercial properties as well and fabricate for builders, contractors, and general contractors. GNL Granite carries hundreds of colors of Granite, Marble, and Quartz countertops. We design and install kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities, wet bars, man caves, fireplace surrounds, outdoor kitchens, accent walls, and commercial spaces. Please have a look at our natural stone colors and patterns by visiting our Granite, Marble or Quartz galleries. We carry the entire lines of Vicostone Quartz, Quartz Master Quartz, Q Quartz, Silestone and Caesarstone Quartz. Whether it’s for your home, commercial or office – our job is to find you the best product, design and price point. We offer free design service and free estimates on every project. FREE ESTIMATE WHY CHOOSE GNL GRANITE? FABRICATION We fabricate any stone countertop for residential and commercial project with our state of the art technology and expertise. ABOUT GNL GRANITE GNL Granite Design has been at the forefront of fabricating & installing quality granite & marble with over 11 years of experience in the industry. We provide commercial & residential engineered and natural stone FABRICATION services for homeowners, interior designers, contractors & builders. We not only utilize high technology to cut and polish the stones, but we also have a very professional and experienced installation team. Our main goal is to provide you with the BEST PRICE & CUSTOMER SERVICE through every step of your fabrication regardless of project size. We offer a wide range of services and products related to natural stone fabrication. Call us today for a FREE QUOTE! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHAT GRADE OF STONE DO YOU SELL? “First Quality!” There are different grades of stone in the market today. While they appear similar, there are color, structure, and quality differences that dictate how the stone is graded at the quarry. At GNL, you will only get the highest quality stone… “First Choice” or “First Quality.”
GNL Granite Design is the leader in fabrication, design, and installation of Granite, Marble, and Quartz countertops. We’ve installed 1000’s of countertops in the Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama regions. From our Slidell, Louisiana, factory, and showroom, GNL services a 200-mile radius for residential kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities, fireplace surrounds, accent walls and more. We also design, fabricate and install for commercial properties as well and fabricate for builders, contractors, and general contractors. GNL Granite carries hundreds of colors of Granite, Marble, and Quartz countertops. We design and install kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities, wet bars, man caves, fireplace surrounds, outdoor kitchens, accent walls, and commercial spaces. Please have a look at our natural stone colors and patterns by visiting our Granite, Marble or Quartz galleries. We carry the entire lines of Vicostone Quartz, Quartz Master Quartz, Q Quartz, Silestone and Caesarstone Quartz. Whether it’s for your home, commercial or office – our job is to find you the best product, design and price point. We offer free design service and free estimates on every project. FREE ESTIMATE WHY CHOOSE GNL GRANITE? FABRICATION We fabricate any stone countertop for residential and commercial project with our state of the art technology and expertise. ABOUT GNL GRANITE GNL Granite Design has been at the forefront of fabricating & installing quality granite & marble with over 11 years of experience in the industry. We provide commercial & residential engineered and natural stone FABRICATION services for homeowners, interior designers, contractors & builders. We not only utilize high technology to cut and polish the stones, but we also have a very professional and experienced installation team. Our main goal is to provide you with the BEST PRICE & CUSTOMER SERVICE through every step of your fabrication regardless of project size. We offer a wide range of services and products related to natural stone fabrication. Call us today for a FREE QUOTE! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHAT GRADE OF STONE DO YOU SELL? “First Quality!” There are different grades of stone in the market today. While they appear similar, there are color, structure, and quality differences that dictate how the stone is graded at the quarry. At GNL, you will only get the highest quality stone… “First Choice” or “First Quality.”
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Marble and Granite questions, answered by experts
Quartz is more durable than granite, so it should last longer. However, it does have one weakness: It can be damaged by extreme heat, so exercise caution with cooking pans. Granite is durable, but it’s also porous, which invites stains when liquids are left sitting on a countertop. With this in mind, clean up spills promptly and reseal the countertops every year. Beyond that, granite can be damaged by a high-impact blow.
Cutting stone comes with a number of safety hazards. First and foremost, if you’re not comfortable with the equipment required to cut stone, including blades and grinders, you could easily injure yourself. The heavy machinery also poses a risk to your ears if you don’t wear proper ear protection; similarly, you need to wear eye protection to keep debris from irritating your eyes.
However, the biggest risk from cutting stone comes from the stone dust. When breathed in, stone dust can be a huge hazard to your lungs. Always wear a face mask when cutting stone to prevent inhaling stone dust, and thoroughly clean the work area when you are finished.
To avoid injury, we recommend hiring a stone-cutting professional, rather than attempting this job yourself.
Yes, but you’ll have to use some other type of tool to avoid damaging the tile and possibly injuring yourself. Some alternatives to tile cutters include a glass cutter, angle grinder, and wet saw. Depending on the tile material, you might simply be able to measure and score it with something sharp, like a carbide-tipped pencil, and break it off. Be sure to sand the edge for a smooth installation.
Uniform spacing between tiles is important for a professional and clean appearance. To achieve this spacing, tile spacers should be placed between the tiles and left in place until the mortar hardens and the tiles are secure. You can use X-shaped spacers vertically in between the tiles and laid flat at the corners.
Whether you want to match your tile trim with grout comes down to your personal preferences. If you match the two, it can help your tiles to stand out while providing a clean, cohesive look. On the other hand, you might opt to match your tile trim with your tiles. The best option will depend largely on your tile design, as well as how it fits overall with the rest of your room.
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