Flooring4 min read
The Polished Concrete Flooring Look Without the Slab
Want polished concrete flooring but your Bellingham house sits on joists? How concrete-look porcelain and other floors give the look, and where they differ.
Guides & Advice
Materials guides for Whatcom County homes
Written for our climate and our housing stock — what holds up through a wet Bellingham winter, what suits a coastal build, and how to plan a remodel that does not stall.
Wet Walls5 min read
Waterproof Wall Panels vs Tile for a Shower Surround
Panels install in a day and never need grout cleaning. Tile lasts longer and looks better. An even-handed comparison.
Slabs & Countertops4 min read
Slabs and Architectural Distribution: Supplier to Fabricator
Countertop slabs move differently than boxed tile. How architectural distribution works for quartz and stone slabs, and who answers which question along the way.
Slabs & Countertops5 min read
Choosing a Slab for a Lynden Farmhouse Kitchen
Big kitchens, hard use and a look that should not feel like a showroom. How to pick stone for a working farmhouse kitchen.
Slabs & Countertops4 min read
Bathroom Vanity Countertops in Bellingham, WA
A vanity top is small, but sink style, faucet holes, splash and material all matter. How to choose a bathroom countertop that suits a busy Bellingham bathroom.
Tile4 min read
Large-Format Tile in a Small Bathroom
Big tile in a small room is counter-intuitive and usually right. What it does for the space, and the substrate work it demands.
Tile4 min read
Carrara Marble Subway Tile in the Shower: An Honest Guide
Carrara marble looks beautiful on shower walls, but it needs sealing and gentle cleaning. Here is what living with a marble shower involves day to day.
Slabs & Countertops5 min read
Countertop Lead Times: Planning a Whatcom County Remodel
Where the weeks actually go between choosing a slab and cooking on it, and how to sequence a kitchen so the counter is not the thing holding it up.
Flooring4 min read
SPC Vinyl Flooring in Sunrooms and Rooms with Big Windows
Rigid-core vinyl handles temperature swings better than flexible vinyl, but sun and heat still matter. What to know before putting SPC near large windows.