Slabs & Countertops4 min read
Granite Countertops in Bellingham vs Quartzite
Granite and quartzite are both natural stone, but they look and behave differently. How to choose between them for a Bellingham kitchen, and how to test a slab.
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.
Tile3 min read
Shower Floor Tile in Bellingham, WA: Grip, Slope and Grout
A shower floor has to drain, grip wet feet and resist mildew. Here is how to choose shower floor tile for a Bellingham, WA bathroom that stays safe and easy to clean.
Flooring4 min read
Luxury Vinyl Plank for Bellingham Rental Properties
For Bellingham landlords, vinyl plank can cut the work between tenants. What to specify, how to plan for repairs, and where carpet or tile still makes more sense.
Flooring4 min read
Choosing Floor Colour: Advice From a Flooring Store in Bellingham
How grey winter light, north-facing rooms and wet-season dirt change the way a floor colour looks in a Bellingham home, and how to pick one you will still like.
4 min read
Building Materials in Bellingham: Where Finish Materials Fit
Not every Bellingham building materials supplier sells the same things. How finish materials differ from structural supplies, and which part Forma Material covers.
Slabs & Countertops4 min read
Silica-Free Quartz Countertops in Bellingham
Stratus makes a Crystalline Silica-Free line of quartz-look surfaces. What it is, why fabricators care, and how to compare it with standard quartz for your kitchen.
Tile4 min read
Ordering From a Bellingham Tile Store: Overage and Lots
Ordering too little tile can leave you with a mismatched floor. Here is how a Bellingham tile store thinks about overage, production lots and shade variation.
Flooring4 min read
Hardwood Flooring for Older Bellingham Homes
Old fir and oak floors in Bellingham's older neighborhoods can often be saved. When to refinish, when to add engineered hardwood, and how to make old and new meet.
Flooring4 min read
A Contractor's Guide to a Flooring Supplier in Bellingham, WA
For remodelers and builders: how to get specs, quantities, matching trims and consistent lots from a flooring supplier in Bellingham, WA without surprises on site.