Most of us have seen the beautiful Italian hand-painted tiles, but it might be outside our budget range to consider a full wall installation of either of these tiles.  If you have found a beautiful tile that is a perfect fit for your décor, but just a bit expensive for your pocketbook to have as a full wall installation, there is a great alternative. 

Select several of these more expensive tiles to use as a focal point and surround them in a tile that fits within your budget.  Oftentimes, this is even a better alternative to a full wall installation as you are not overpowered by the tile or the design.

Whether you choose hand-painted, forged metal, mural reproduction or any of the other hundreds of unique and beautiful tiles available today, make them a focal point of your design and don’t break the bank by surrounding them with complimentary, yet economically-priced tile.

DirectBuy carries a wide range of beautiful tile for your home at manufacturer-direct prices to help you create the look you want within your price range.

Tired of that worn out carpet?  Is your linoleum flooring curling up at the edges?  Want to look at a beautiful backsplash while slaving in the kitchen? 

Update your home decor with tile.  There are many types of colors, patterns, and textures available to suit any personal taste or style of architecture. Here is a list of a few of the more common types of tile:

• Ceramic Tile - ceramic tile is clay based and is most often glazed on top to produce different colors and textures. Glazed ceramic is a good choice for walls in areas such as the kitchen, bathroom, or laundry area.
• Porcelain Tile - porcelain tile is sand based and fired at extremely high temperatures which produces an almost glass-like product. It is a good choice for flooring both indoors and outside.
• Natural Stone - there are many types of natural stone from which to choose, marble, granite, travertine, limestone, slate, etc. Depending on the type of material chosen, natural stone can be used for flooring, countertops, wall applications, etc.
• Glass Tile - glass is offered in a myriad of colors, textures, and finishes. Depending on the finish you choose, glass can be used in both wall and floor applications.

DirectBuy carries a beautiful selection of tiling options for your home at manufacturer-direct wholesale prices.  Let one of the product specialists guide you in the right direction for choosing the type of tile you need based on your needs and desired style.

When it comes to natural stone, there are many types of surface finishes available today.  While a polished finish is usually the most requested, a honed finish is running a close second.  A material which has been honed creates a less formal appearance than polished material. Honing a material produces a matte-like finish. 

Some natural stones are referred to as “highly honed.” This term refers to a surface finish with a soft sheen, falling between a regular honed and polished finish.

Honed natural stone is often requested for floor applications because it tends to be more slip resistant than a polished stone.  Many homeowners use the same stone in a room with two different finishes.  For example, someone will use marble with a honed finish on the floor and the same marble with a polished finish on the walls.

DirectBuy carries a wide selection of beautiful flooring options for your home building or home remodeling projects. You’ll find great choices and great prices to help you get the look that’s right for you - all at manufacturer-direct prices.

If you are considering replacing your current flooring, take a look at new designs offered in carpet tiles or squares.  Although carpet tiles have been around for years, advanced technology and new designs are bringing this type of flooring into the forefront. 

Homeowners are finding these modular tiles trendy, stylish, and a great alternative to traditional carpet.  You can buy carpet squares for any architectural style and you can even create your own unique design by mixing and matching colors, textures, and patterns.

Another great plus for using carpet tiles is most homeowners can do their own installation.  Simply measure the area of your room and peel and stick the tiles down.  Viola! A new room and look in no time flat. 

So, if you are thinking of changing out that stained carpet or you are building a new home, take a look at carpet tiles.  It might just be the hippest square thing you can do.

DirectBuy offers great flooring options for your home including modular carpet tiles and many other great choices of fine carpeting, hardwood, many types of tile and more. You can choose the flooring that’s perfect to fit your lifestyle and save with manufacturer-direct prices.

You may spend a lot of time thinking about how to decorate different parts of your home but oftentimes, bathroom tile is overlooked. If you are ready to update your stale and out-of-date shower, there are lots of decorative looks you can create with bathroom shower tile.

Bathroom shower tiles come in all types, styles, colors, textures, and shapes, so you have plenty to choose from. Use different size tiles in varying shades to create stunning patterns and designs to add a touch of class and elegance to your bathroom. You can choose from a myriad of decorative tiles to add a layer of interest with borders and accents.

DirectBuy carries a wide range of bathroom shower tile options to help you create the style and atmosphere you want in your bathroom. With manufacturer-direct prices, you can get the quality you want at prices you can afford to update your shower. You can also find tile for other areas of your home all in one convenient location at DirectBuy.

Watching popular home improvement and DIY programs on television can get you geared up for a big kitchen remodeling project. While these on-TV projects look cool, it’s good to be practical and make the right home improvement choices that are here to stay.

Check out the following kitchen remodeling trends:

Kitchen Cabinets – more and more people are updating their cabinets. Probably because it is one main area of the kitchen that makes a drastic difference.

Kitchen Appliances – buying new appliances is something that can be done quickly to enhance your kitchen.

Kitchen Countertops – out with the old and in with the new. Today’s popular choices in kitchen remodeling can take you from old-fashioned to modern.

Kitchen Floors – tile, vinyl, or hardwood – the choice is yours.

With DirectBuy you can choose from a large selection of brand-name kitchen remodeling products at manufacturer-direct wholesale prices to make your kitchen more efficient, more inviting, and more beautiful.

No two stones are alike – that’s the beauty of natural stone!  When using natural stone on your floors or walls, it’s important to remember it is a product of nature and comes from deep within the earth.  It has been through years and years of metamorphosis thereby resulting in varying patterns, hues, and veining. 

That’s the inherent aesthetic appeal of using natural stone in and around your home.  Natural stone has moved from a predominately outdoor application to almost any interior application – floors, tub surrounds, kitchen backsplashes, etc.

If you’re building a new home or redesigning your current home, take a look at natural stone.  Whether you choose marble, granite, travertine, or any other natural stone, you will be bringing the timeless beauty of Mother Nature into your surroundings.

DirectBuy carries a beautiful selection of natural stone and other great flooring options for your home at manufacturer-direct wholesale prices.

Focus on these four major areas of your kitchen for a whole new look:

Cabinets – nothing can make a kitchen look older than retro style kitchen cabinets. Shell out the money for at least 42” cabinets for a better return on your investment.

Countertops – today’s options for kitchen countertops give you the look of luxury for less. Not only do they look good but some can provide built in safety as well with anti-bacterial properties.

Appliances – nowadays, everyone is clamoring for stainless steel, but you don’t always have to go that route. Get updated kitchen appliances for less with the sleek look of all black appliances that cost a fraction of the price.

Flooring – a kitchen with standard vinyl flooring can look old and worn out. If you want to keep the easy maintenance of vinyl flooring, try upgrading to a better quality or make the move to kitchen tile or hardwood flooring.

DirectBuy carries a large selection of brand-name kitchen appliances direct from the manufacturers and their authorized suppliers. A one-stop shop for all your furnishing, home building and remodeling needs, DirectBuy has virtually everything – including the kitchen sink – for in and around your home.

It’s etched in stone: Granite is the top choice for kitchen remodeling projects.

Homeowners have embraced granite for its natural beauty and indestructible features: It’s hard to destroy, easy to clean, worry-free, and scratch resistant — perfect for any kitchen!

How popular is granite? Look no further than most redesigned kitchens, and a granite kitchen counter, kitchen floor tile or island is sure to be found.

Granite is the stone most remodelers turn to because it is durable and easy to care for. It also offers striking natural beauty with crystals, depth and variations in colors that complement chrome and other high-end features found in many of today’s modern kitchens.

DirectBuy carries a large selection of kitchen remodeling products at wholesale prices direct from the manufacturers and their authorized suppliers. The product specialists at DirectBuy can help you find unique solutions for your kitchen, whether it’s appliances or other remodeling needs.

DirectBuy carries a large selection of ceramic tile at wholesale prices direct from the manufacturers and their authorized suppliers. The experts at DirectBuy can help you design a kitchen or bathroom with beautiful ceramic tile to create the look and feel you want.

Want a long-lasting wall that’s beautiful, easy to maintain and impossible to stain? Try ceramic tiles. They’re a great option for the home, whether it’s for a kitchen wall tile or a ceramic floor tile.

Ceramic is a natural product that’s made from earth or clay, water and fire.

Ceramic tiles can be installed virtually anywhere, from the kitchen to the bathroom. Their versatility — they repel moisture and humidity in areas where water is used and are relatively easy to clean — has made them a popular option for decades not only in homes, but recreation centers, exercise rooms and other places where people gather.

There are literally thousands of choices to choose from in ceramics, from colors to patterns, that makes them a great feature to add in the home.