Blog #8- Collins Tile and Stone

Emerging to Better Flooring

            Attending the Collins Tile and Stone field trip was an amazing experience of learning about the uses of tile and stone. They do both commercial and residential, also in any size or shape. Collins Tile and Stone are known for polishing their own stone and also cutting their stone. Everybody working these stations knew exactly what they were doing, and as we were walking around these machines, we were given the chance to take samples with us, which worked perfect for out bathroom project.

            When the presentation first started he explained to us that granite countertops were used for kitchens, while marble was used more for bathrooms. I also was surprised that about the quality of these stones and their durability as far as which can take on stains, scratches, and damages in general. When he was explaining to us that granite was better than stainless steel for kitchen counters, I couldn’t believe that granite can withstand scratches better than stainless steel.

            We were then taken outside where we were presented with the actual stone that granite is made from. It was so extravagant and beautiful, that I couldn’t believe that it came off of something as rare and simple as mountain. We were then presented with the granite of after the before one and it looked so amazing, and it was so smoothed and the design was so pleasing to the eye, that you couldn’t help but touch it. There were so many designs and textures of the granites and marbles, that you couldn’t believe your eyes. I was very pleased with this field trip, with the variety of stone and tile that I didn’t know where to start. I’ve learned so many things about stone and tile, that I am now aware of their uses. I would definitely come back to this place, especially to get as much free samples as I want.