Award winning company in business since 1981. We do custom interior and exterior renovations and additions. We also do all types of roofing and siding. We take pride in our work and your satisfaction.
"Custom renovations went above and beyond. They did a good job"
Cecelia O on July 2021
Award winning company in business since 1981. We do custom interior and exterior renovations and additions. We also do all types of roofing and siding. We take pride in our work and your satisfaction.
"Custom renovations went above and beyond. They did a good job"
WE do NOT do installation! Mill Direct - National Wholesaler Distributor Hardwood Flooring & Decking. 17 years ago, we started with a simple goal: to offer the finest exotic Brazilian hardwood floors available, online. We are an innovative flooring company that offers honest, knowledge-based, outstanding personalized service delivered with integrity and respect.We believe an informed customer is a happy customer. Our team of specialists, with over 45+ years of combined experience, is here to help you make the best decision for you and your project. We offer only the highest quality of hardwood products for the best available price, and no seconds or odd lots, allowing you to buy with confidence. We offer total value of the highest quality product coupled with outstanding service based on integrity providing assistance and support before, during, and long after the sale. We warranty our products and stand behind them. We work directly with the largest and best mills globally, giving us unmatched access to the highest quality and volume of flooring stock while other companies may be limited. We care about our customers and our community while minimizing any negative impact on the environment. Experience You Can Trust Brazilian Direct Ltd. Exceeding Customers Expectations Nationally for 12 years. Mill Direct - Premium Exotic Hardwood Flooring, Lumber and Decking. ------------------------Best BBB in the Industry after 1years! Better Business Bureau - Brazilian Direct Ltd. Accredited BBB with A+ after 10 years. (QUALITY Matters) Since registering our business with BBB 12 years ago (Brazilian Direct Ltd. has been BBB accredited since 8/19/2004) Brazilian Direct Ltd. has an A+ rating with BBB. ----------- http://www.bbb.org/washington-dc-eastern-pa/business-reviews/manufacturers-and-producers/brazilian-direct-ltd-in-quakertown-pa-75001117
WE do NOT do installation! Mill Direct - National Wholesaler Distributor Hardwood Flooring & Decking. 17 years ago, we started with a simple goal: to offer the finest exotic Brazilian hardwood floors available, online. We are an innovative flooring company that offers honest, knowledge-based, outstanding personalized service delivered with integrity and respect.We believe an informed customer is a happy customer. Our team of specialists, with over 45+ years of combined experience, is here to help you make the best decision for you and your project. We offer only the highest quality of hardwood products for the best available price, and no seconds or odd lots, allowing you to buy with confidence. We offer total value of the highest quality product coupled with outstanding service based on integrity providing assistance and support before, during, and long after the sale. We warranty our products and stand behind them. We work directly with the largest and best mills globally, giving us unmatched access to the highest quality and volume of flooring stock while other companies may be limited. We care about our customers and our community while minimizing any negative impact on the environment. Experience You Can Trust Brazilian Direct Ltd. Exceeding Customers Expectations Nationally for 12 years. Mill Direct - Premium Exotic Hardwood Flooring, Lumber and Decking. ------------------------Best BBB in the Industry after 1years! Better Business Bureau - Brazilian Direct Ltd. Accredited BBB with A+ after 10 years. (QUALITY Matters) Since registering our business with BBB 12 years ago (Brazilian Direct Ltd. has been BBB accredited since 8/19/2004) Brazilian Direct Ltd. has an A+ rating with BBB. ----------- http://www.bbb.org/washington-dc-eastern-pa/business-reviews/manufacturers-and-producers/brazilian-direct-ltd-in-quakertown-pa-75001117
Smokey Mountain Tops fabricates counter tops for residential and commercial use in granite, marble, quartz and solid surface for indoor and outdoor kitchens, bathroom vanities, shower walls and more. We also offer tear out services for existing counter tops, sink options and faucets. We accept Visa, Mastercard, personal check or cash. We require a 50% deposit at time of order with the balance due upon installation.
"My experience with Smokey Mountain Tops was excellent; I found a high level of professionalism at each step of the project. My countertops are quartzite and beautiful. When installed, there was a rough spot in one area, they had a professional out immediately to deal with the spot successfully. I found my project coordinator, Megan, to be responsive to all my questions. She was timely in returning emails and always positive regardless of my questions. I would definitely use them again and I highly recommend them."
Ann M on March 2020
Smokey Mountain Tops fabricates counter tops for residential and commercial use in granite, marble, quartz and solid surface for indoor and outdoor kitchens, bathroom vanities, shower walls and more. We also offer tear out services for existing counter tops, sink options and faucets. We accept Visa, Mastercard, personal check or cash. We require a 50% deposit at time of order with the balance due upon installation.
"My experience with Smokey Mountain Tops was excellent; I found a high level of professionalism at each step of the project. My countertops are quartzite and beautiful. When installed, there was a rough spot in one area, they had a professional out immediately to deal with the spot successfully. I found my project coordinator, Megan, to be responsive to all my questions. She was timely in returning emails and always positive regardless of my questions. I would definitely use them again and I highly recommend them."
Stonecraft, Inc. sets the highest standards in the natural stone industry. The Stonecraft team, having worked in stone for over forty years, uses their extensive knowledge and expertise to address every detail to enhance each project. The design plan, material selection, fabrication and installation are all completed with the finest craftsmanship and state-of-the-art fabrication technology available. Stonecraft proudly offers excellence in customer service and satisfaction.
"Replaced Formica countertops in kitchen with granite. Entire process went smoothly and was completed as promised. Price was reasonable and exactly as quoted. I will definitely use them for my bathroom upgrade in the future."
Linda V on May 2018
Stonecraft, Inc. sets the highest standards in the natural stone industry. The Stonecraft team, having worked in stone for over forty years, uses their extensive knowledge and expertise to address every detail to enhance each project. The design plan, material selection, fabrication and installation are all completed with the finest craftsmanship and state-of-the-art fabrication technology available. Stonecraft proudly offers excellence in customer service and satisfaction.
"Replaced Formica countertops in kitchen with granite. Entire process went smoothly and was completed as promised. Price was reasonable and exactly as quoted. I will definitely use them for my bathroom upgrade in the future."
We are a father-son company. We specialize in all home remodeling. We can do anything from additions, opening up your floor plan, fireplaces, masonry with block, brick, or stone as well as excavation work from gravel driveways to digging your footings down to flooring throughout your home. We have 10 plus years experience and no job is too small. Our ultimate goal is to make sure your home project is everything you envision it to be. We take pride in our work and we want our customers to be happy with the job they are paying for. We look forward to your business.
"I’ve had Stefaniak Construction replace my decking and railings, install exterior french doors as well as windows, and several smaller tasks and am extremely pleased with how they all turned out. Will be hiring them for more projects in the future."
Christopher W on January 2024
We are a father-son company. We specialize in all home remodeling. We can do anything from additions, opening up your floor plan, fireplaces, masonry with block, brick, or stone as well as excavation work from gravel driveways to digging your footings down to flooring throughout your home. We have 10 plus years experience and no job is too small. Our ultimate goal is to make sure your home project is everything you envision it to be. We take pride in our work and we want our customers to be happy with the job they are paying for. We look forward to your business.
"I’ve had Stefaniak Construction replace my decking and railings, install exterior french doors as well as windows, and several smaller tasks and am extremely pleased with how they all turned out. Will be hiring them for more projects in the future."
For that special touch to your home or building project, Emco-Williams cultured marble showers and granite countertops can help you achieve the kitchen or bath of your dreams. For Fifty Two years now Emco-Williams has consistently delivered a level of excellence that is unsurpassed in the custom cultured marble bath and granite counter top fabrication and installation business in Knoxville and East Tennessee area. We are a family owned and operated business with two locations in Knoxville and Sevierville Tennessee. Using state of the art equipment and dedicated employees we manufacturer and install quality cultured marble bath products and natural granite countertops for any room in your home or business. We offer countless choices of colors, shapes and finishes to please the most discriminating taste. Emco-Williams is committed to giving each customer the highest level of professional quality and service, a large selection of products to discover, reliable delivery and design, all at an affordable price. Whether your project is a new home, remodeling or commercial building, we provide old world craftsmanship to any undertaking.
"We used Emco-Williams 15 years ago and had absolutely no problem. Everything went smooth and we still love the countertops. Based on this good previous experience, we decided to use them again for a new house that we were remodeling. Absolutely nothing went well. We went to their Sevierville office on March 9th 2022 and found granite that was ideal for what we were looking for. We chose African Ivory that they had in stock. Later I was looking at photos online of African Ivory countertops and noticed that there is a lot of variation in slabs. On March 24th I sent our sales person a photo of the slab that we chose and told him that I just wanted to make sure that they had the correct slab. He responded and said that it is the correct slab and that it had our name on it and no one else could take it. The granite was installed on April 20th, but the colors did not look like what I was expecting. The slab that we chose had a lot of dark (looked black) and tan. The countertops installed were a lot lighter and had very little dark and did not have the "movement" of the slab that we chose. I realize that it can look different when cut into countertops , so I studied the pictures and video of the slab that we chose and could not find any of the identifiable patterns in the countertops that they installed for us. I messaged the sales person and told them that it did not look like the slabs that we chose and he assured me that it was what I chose. They had to come back and finish the installation on April 29th and I told the sales person that I wanted to look at the countertops because I still do not think that they are what we chose. He assured me that it was definitely what we ordered but just looked different after it is cut. That same day he called to let me know that he was on his way, but said that they had compared the pictures of the slab that I chose and the finished countertops and that it was not the same. He said that they would give me a good discount or replace them at a discounted price, but that ultimately it would be the owner's decision. He said the owner is very fair and they want the customer to be happy. I called the owner on Monday and he offered me a small discount and told me that they were really nice countertops, even if they were not what I chose. He told me that if I wanted to choose another granite that there would be no discount and I would have to wait an additional 6 weeks to get them installed. I spoke with the sales person and he said he would talk with the owner and get back with me. They sent me photos of a similar granite that had very little of the dark (black) in it and said they would replace it at full price after waiting an additional six weeks. They wanted me to come to their office and look at the different granite - at my expense. I would have to miss work and drive 45 minutes each way. I told the sales person that if I had to wait 6 more weeks for a different granite that I expected a discount on the new granite because of the problems. He said he would talk to the owner and tell him that we need to have another discussion, but the owner never called me back. On May 5th, the sales person said that they wanted me to take they granite that they had in stock, wait six weeks, pay full price and they would cover having the plumbing redone since we have been putting the plumber off until we have the granite done. They also calculated 70 square feet of granite and said that they do not give customers any of the remnants since you only pay for what they install. We calculated what they installed a couple of time and we came up with only 64 square feet. The sales person said it didn't really matter since we had already agreed to a price. We found another granite at one of their suppliers that we liked but they said it was $5 more per square foot and the owner would not do it unless we paid the difference. Pretty much we had to take what they installed or pay more and the prices have increased since we picked the granite initially. We finally decided to take keep the granite and they offered a little more discount - and we just wanted it to be over because they we not the least bit cooperative. On June 3rd, they came out to finish the install and brought an additional piece that we were waiting on (at least they did not charge us more for this additional piece). I had to leave work, again, to meet him and the piece that they brought was not polished on the correct side so he had to take it back to the factory. The sales person did the final install, and I told him that we were not happy with the white silicone around our black farmhouse sink and that the original installer said it would dry translucent. He said that they are using a new silicone and agreed that it does not look good. When he returned later that afternoon with the piece polished correctly (and I left work again) he said that he mentioned the white silicone to the owner and told me that I could go back over it with something darker if I wanted to, but he did not offer for them to do it. This was the worst experience ever and I think that the new owner does not care about the customers like the previous owner did. I am shocked at how many problems that we had and did not get the granite that we ordered and they were willing to make no concessions to get us something that we liked."
ARTIE C on June 2022
For that special touch to your home or building project, Emco-Williams cultured marble showers and granite countertops can help you achieve the kitchen or bath of your dreams. For Fifty Two years now Emco-Williams has consistently delivered a level of excellence that is unsurpassed in the custom cultured marble bath and granite counter top fabrication and installation business in Knoxville and East Tennessee area. We are a family owned and operated business with two locations in Knoxville and Sevierville Tennessee. Using state of the art equipment and dedicated employees we manufacturer and install quality cultured marble bath products and natural granite countertops for any room in your home or business. We offer countless choices of colors, shapes and finishes to please the most discriminating taste. Emco-Williams is committed to giving each customer the highest level of professional quality and service, a large selection of products to discover, reliable delivery and design, all at an affordable price. Whether your project is a new home, remodeling or commercial building, we provide old world craftsmanship to any undertaking.
"We used Emco-Williams 15 years ago and had absolutely no problem. Everything went smooth and we still love the countertops. Based on this good previous experience, we decided to use them again for a new house that we were remodeling. Absolutely nothing went well. We went to their Sevierville office on March 9th 2022 and found granite that was ideal for what we were looking for. We chose African Ivory that they had in stock. Later I was looking at photos online of African Ivory countertops and noticed that there is a lot of variation in slabs. On March 24th I sent our sales person a photo of the slab that we chose and told him that I just wanted to make sure that they had the correct slab. He responded and said that it is the correct slab and that it had our name on it and no one else could take it. The granite was installed on April 20th, but the colors did not look like what I was expecting. The slab that we chose had a lot of dark (looked black) and tan. The countertops installed were a lot lighter and had very little dark and did not have the "movement" of the slab that we chose. I realize that it can look different when cut into countertops , so I studied the pictures and video of the slab that we chose and could not find any of the identifiable patterns in the countertops that they installed for us. I messaged the sales person and told them that it did not look like the slabs that we chose and he assured me that it was what I chose. They had to come back and finish the installation on April 29th and I told the sales person that I wanted to look at the countertops because I still do not think that they are what we chose. He assured me that it was definitely what we ordered but just looked different after it is cut. That same day he called to let me know that he was on his way, but said that they had compared the pictures of the slab that I chose and the finished countertops and that it was not the same. He said that they would give me a good discount or replace them at a discounted price, but that ultimately it would be the owner's decision. He said the owner is very fair and they want the customer to be happy. I called the owner on Monday and he offered me a small discount and told me that they were really nice countertops, even if they were not what I chose. He told me that if I wanted to choose another granite that there would be no discount and I would have to wait an additional 6 weeks to get them installed. I spoke with the sales person and he said he would talk with the owner and get back with me. They sent me photos of a similar granite that had very little of the dark (black) in it and said they would replace it at full price after waiting an additional six weeks. They wanted me to come to their office and look at the different granite - at my expense. I would have to miss work and drive 45 minutes each way. I told the sales person that if I had to wait 6 more weeks for a different granite that I expected a discount on the new granite because of the problems. He said he would talk to the owner and tell him that we need to have another discussion, but the owner never called me back. On May 5th, the sales person said that they wanted me to take they granite that they had in stock, wait six weeks, pay full price and they would cover having the plumbing redone since we have been putting the plumber off until we have the granite done. They also calculated 70 square feet of granite and said that they do not give customers any of the remnants since you only pay for what they install. We calculated what they installed a couple of time and we came up with only 64 square feet. The sales person said it didn't really matter since we had already agreed to a price. We found another granite at one of their suppliers that we liked but they said it was $5 more per square foot and the owner would not do it unless we paid the difference. Pretty much we had to take what they installed or pay more and the prices have increased since we picked the granite initially. We finally decided to take keep the granite and they offered a little more discount - and we just wanted it to be over because they we not the least bit cooperative. On June 3rd, they came out to finish the install and brought an additional piece that we were waiting on (at least they did not charge us more for this additional piece). I had to leave work, again, to meet him and the piece that they brought was not polished on the correct side so he had to take it back to the factory. The sales person did the final install, and I told him that we were not happy with the white silicone around our black farmhouse sink and that the original installer said it would dry translucent. He said that they are using a new silicone and agreed that it does not look good. When he returned later that afternoon with the piece polished correctly (and I left work again) he said that he mentioned the white silicone to the owner and told me that I could go back over it with something darker if I wanted to, but he did not offer for them to do it. This was the worst experience ever and I think that the new owner does not care about the customers like the previous owner did. I am shocked at how many problems that we had and did not get the granite that we ordered and they were willing to make no concessions to get us something that we liked."
Rocky Tops Marble & Granite was established in 1998. Starting in a small warehouse with only one employee, we produced and installed cultured marble vanities. We quickly became Knoxville’s largest cultured marble company and moved into a 7000 sqft facility. Our product line included not only vanity tops, but custom showers, whirlpool bathtubs and a variety of other items. We entered the natural stone business basically at the request of our builder customers. They wanted us to handle all of their countertop needs. Again, after starting small and learning from the best, we have grown into the largest natural stone company in the area. Our showroom and production facilities occupy approximately 25,000 sqft.
"It went wonderful, perfect for wheelchair accessible"
Jewell M on September 2021
Rocky Tops Marble & Granite was established in 1998. Starting in a small warehouse with only one employee, we produced and installed cultured marble vanities. We quickly became Knoxville’s largest cultured marble company and moved into a 7000 sqft facility. Our product line included not only vanity tops, but custom showers, whirlpool bathtubs and a variety of other items. We entered the natural stone business basically at the request of our builder customers. They wanted us to handle all of their countertop needs. Again, after starting small and learning from the best, we have grown into the largest natural stone company in the area. Our showroom and production facilities occupy approximately 25,000 sqft.
"It went wonderful, perfect for wheelchair accessible"
Jewell M on September 2021
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Marble and Granite questions, answered by experts
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.
The grout shade you choose comes down to personal taste and preference. A darker grout will give you a more dramatic and noticeable contrast with the tile around it; however, lighter grout helps create a more uniform look when blending the colors together. Additionally, a darker grout combined with a patterned tile could be overwhelming to the eye, while lighter grout makes the pattern stand out as the main focus.
Regrouting is cheaper than retiling, and it involves less work. Grout is available in a wide range of colors, making it a cost-effective way to improve the look of any tiled area in your home.
If you hire a professional to lay tile, you can expect to pay $3 to $15 per square foot for labor. For a 100-square-foot tiling project, that would equal $30 to $150 in labor. These costs may increase if you need extra services (such as tile removal, wall repair, or waterproofing). For example, tile removal costs an additional $2 to $7 per square foot.
Overall, granite tends to cost more than marble. Prices for each material will fluctuate depending on the source of the stone, your location, shipping costs, and the thickness of the material. Labor to install marble or granite countertops typically ranges from $35 to $45 per hour.
Granite and marble tile and slab costs compare as follows:
Marble tile: $7–$10
Granite tile: $5–$15
Marble slab: $25–$60
Granite slab: $50–$100
The La Follette, TN homeowners’ guide to marble and granite services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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