Good work guarantee. I love making our customer's happy
"I was very impressed working with this company. Communication was superb right off the bat. We went over the job in detail, and it was completed perfectly. The company is very professional and pays attention to every detail. The price was good too! They also cleaned the area thoroughly and my property looks exquisite. Hire this company with confidence. Thank you!"
John C on October 2025
Good work guarantee. I love making our customer's happy
"I was very impressed working with this company. Communication was superb right off the bat. We went over the job in detail, and it was completed perfectly. The company is very professional and pays attention to every detail. The price was good too! They also cleaned the area thoroughly and my property looks exquisite. Hire this company with confidence. Thank you!"
Cabins, camps, sheds, garages, porches and even dog houses, if you need it built or repaired give us a call.
""Handymen" only begins to describe Wayne's capabilities. While repairing exterior trim on my house, I discovered that two carrying beams had been compromised and required repair/replacement. Wayne identified the cause of the problem (improper repair done years before by a different contractor) and remediated both issues. In so many ways, he proved to be a valuable and trusted resource. He is knowledgeable, careful, and practical, fully explaining the problem and describing my options. Pricing was very fair and importantly, he showed up when he said he would, worked full days, and stayed on the job until its completion. We could not have been more satisfied."
Mike S on October 2023
Cabins, camps, sheds, garages, porches and even dog houses, if you need it built or repaired give us a call.
""Handymen" only begins to describe Wayne's capabilities. While repairing exterior trim on my house, I discovered that two carrying beams had been compromised and required repair/replacement. Wayne identified the cause of the problem (improper repair done years before by a different contractor) and remediated both issues. In so many ways, he proved to be a valuable and trusted resource. He is knowledgeable, careful, and practical, fully explaining the problem and describing my options. Pricing was very fair and importantly, he showed up when he said he would, worked full days, and stayed on the job until its completion. We could not have been more satisfied."
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.
Renewed Tile & Grout, LLC is a fully licensed and insured company serving the greater Southern NH and Maine area. Our goal is to provide our customers with astonishing service and the best investment in cleaning and restoring tile and grout. We strive to ensure 100% satisfaction by providing professional, affordable high quality service. Our certified technicians are committed to continuing-education, and we provide them with the most advanced equipment in the industry. With Renewed Tile & Grout, LLC there are no surprises & no hidden charges. We'll clean your tile or other hard surface like it has never been cleaned before!
Renewed Tile & Grout, LLC is a fully licensed and insured company serving the greater Southern NH and Maine area. Our goal is to provide our customers with astonishing service and the best investment in cleaning and restoring tile and grout. We strive to ensure 100% satisfaction by providing professional, affordable high quality service. Our certified technicians are committed to continuing-education, and we provide them with the most advanced equipment in the industry. With Renewed Tile & Grout, LLC there are no surprises & no hidden charges. We'll clean your tile or other hard surface like it has never been cleaned before!
With over forty years of experience working with granite, marble, and quartz surfacing, we strive to deliver excellence in quality, service, and pricing. We supply all interior stone products including kitchen counter tops, bathroom vanities, Jacuzzi and fire place surrounds, and any thing else the imagination could come up with. Price, quality, and service - they say you can only pick two out of three. With BFR, expect all three. A family owned and operated company.
With over forty years of experience working with granite, marble, and quartz surfacing, we strive to deliver excellence in quality, service, and pricing. We supply all interior stone products including kitchen counter tops, bathroom vanities, Jacuzzi and fire place surrounds, and any thing else the imagination could come up with. Price, quality, and service - they say you can only pick two out of three. With BFR, expect all three. A family owned and operated company.
Welcome to Kitchen EnCounters, Maine’s complete resource for kitchen and bathroom design. Kitchen EnCounters is a premier kitchen and bathroom cabinetry store offering beautiful cabinetry, vanities, flooring, and granite and fabricated countertops. In addition we offer lighting, hardware, fixtures, and decorative accents to add the finishing touches to any style kitchen or bathroom. Our design team has a creative eye and we work hard to keep abreast with the most current trends, and are well versed in the construction aspects of room design understanding the balance of style, creativity and practicality. We make sure we take time to discuss your project, large or small, and find solutions that fit your home and budget. Our estimates are free and are backed up with in home consultations and full-service installations.
Welcome to Kitchen EnCounters, Maine’s complete resource for kitchen and bathroom design. Kitchen EnCounters is a premier kitchen and bathroom cabinetry store offering beautiful cabinetry, vanities, flooring, and granite and fabricated countertops. In addition we offer lighting, hardware, fixtures, and decorative accents to add the finishing touches to any style kitchen or bathroom. Our design team has a creative eye and we work hard to keep abreast with the most current trends, and are well versed in the construction aspects of room design understanding the balance of style, creativity and practicality. We make sure we take time to discuss your project, large or small, and find solutions that fit your home and budget. Our estimates are free and are backed up with in home consultations and full-service installations.
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Marble and Granite questions, answered by experts
There isn’t a one-size-fits-all best tile for a dog shower. Consider your budget, tile durability, aesthetics, and, most importantly, practicality. Avoid tiles your dog will slide around on. Pebbles are a great non-slip option, but are pricey and tricky to install. Glass might look modern, but it’s not scratch-resistant. Small, floor-rated ceramic or porcelain tiles are economical and have many grout lines that make the surface more slip-resistant. Pick a matte finish rather than a shiny tile if you want it to hide stray mud and hairs better.
There are no unbreakable rules of design, but experts recommend against using large tiles in areas with poor subflooring where they’re more prone to cracking, in areas where the floor isn’t entirely level, over raised areas or dips, and in bathrooms where budget is the primary concern. The size of your bathroom shouldn’t be a reason not to use large tiles; in fact, larger tiles, also known as slab tiles, can be a modern and sleek choice for bathroom floors and walls.
No, you don’t technically need a cement backer board for a wall tiling project, but not using it risks disastrous moisture damage. Cement is naturally water-resistant, whereas drywall soaks it in, which can lead to warping or mold growth. Always use a backer board treated with a waterproof membrane for bathrooms and other chronically damp areas to ensure complete tile shower waterproofing.
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.
It’s easiest to start from an edge as it gives you a straight line. A problem may arise if your edge doesn’t line up perfectly, in which case it’s best to start from the center. Some think that starting tile from the center adds a focal point in the center of the hearth.
The Eastport, ME homeowners’ guide to marble and granite services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
The cost of porcelain countertops is affected by many factors, primarily the material's type (tile or slab) and finish, as well as your counter’s size and shape.
When fabricators cut a slab, they leave leftover pieces sold as granite remnants. Granite remnants can be perfect for small countertops and save you money.
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.
