215-357-9300 HOME OUR PHILOSOPHY SERVICES CABINET SALES TILE STUDIO GALLERY ABOUT CONTACT Welcome to Your Kitchen & Bathroom Design Center. Our skilled professionals are here to help you every step of the way. Making your life better is our priority. VIEW OUR GALLERY Home Remodeling Experts in The Feasterville, Bucks and Montgomery Counties, PA area. Weiler's Kitchen & Bath Design Center Weiler's has been creating beautiful kitchens and baths in the Philadelphia, Bucks and Montgomery Counties, PA, areas for more than 50 years. Count on our innovative design and installation services for your new space. From everyday living spaces like kitchens and bathrooms, to entertainment areas like wet bars, home theaters and even the ultimate man caves, we can create any living environment you can imagine! Services Kitchen Remodeling There are so many options to choose from when it comes to kitchen remodeling. Our designers are here to help you select all the products and appliances to complete your new kitchen! LEARN MORE Bathroom Remodeling It might be hard to imagine, but there's a lot you can do with a little space. Our bathroom remodeling services help you get the most out of your room, no matter how big or small your bathroom is! LEARN MORE Do-It-Yourself If you want to save money, we have a “delivery only” program just for you! We provide the same high level of service to all of our customers, regardless of who does the installation work. LEARN MORE What Our Clients Are Saying Free Showroom Consultation Take advantage of our free showroom consultation to help you with your next remodeling project CLICK TO GET STARTED *Free Design Consultation includes a one hour in showroom consultation with one of our designers to discuss the initial ideas of your project. Our News Tiles VS Splashbacks: What's It Going To Be? Kitchens are a hub of activity, and you never know what will end up on your walls. One night your pot boils over, and the next, curry splashes on your wall. No wonder nobody wants to paint their kitchens anymore. Who would want the task of cleaning paint day in and day out? Tiles and splashbacks make more sense practically and aesthetically. Choosing one out of the two is not an easy crossroad, so we hope that this short guide will shed more light on this matter. Why Tiles Are a Good Option Tiles are not only useful in homes but hospitals, labs, and offices alike. There must be something unique about these walling options that makes them a go-to for all these spaces. Would they be a good fit for your walls? Let’s find out: Advantages of Tiles We already know that tiles are versatile. But what else do they have to offer in the kitchen? You’ve probably come across most of these benefits before, but it never hurts to reiterate advantages, does it? Easy To Clean Tiles are much easier to clean than paint and most other finishes, including wallpaper. If you want to make your work even easier, play about with the finishes. You’ve got matte, glossy, and semi-glossy options. How about spending less time cleaning and more time trying recipes? Durability Everyone wants a high ROI on home improvement projects, and kitchen renovations are not different. Painting or wallpapering your walls gives you about two to three years of use before replacing the walling material. But with tiles, you can look forward to decades of use without replacing the tiles. Did you know that ceramic tile can last a century? Think of how cost-effective this is. Moisture Resistance The kitchen is a damp environment, much like the bathroom minus the shower and tub. The last thing you want is to introduce a walling material that cannot withstand such conditions. Good thing- tiles are moisture-resistant and do well in damp areas. If they are laid correctly, they will not deform in the face of moisture. Stain Resistance Another key benefit is the resistance to staining. We all know that kitchen messes can get on the walls. From grease to food, you never know what will land on the walling material. Wouldn’t it be nice to rest assured that you can handle the mess with a simple wipe? All you need is a damp cloth and perhaps some cleaning detergent to make the tiles sparkle once again. Tiles are also fireproof, fade-resistant, odor-resistant, and mold resistant. Let’s not forget that options like ceramic tiles are also environmentally friendly. Mistakes Made When Laying Tiles All the aesthetic and functional benefits above only apply if you lay your tiles correctly. Let’s consider some of the common mistakes made when laying tiles and how you can avoid them: Not Prepping Surfaces You cannot skip surface prepping, whether you are painting a wall, wallpapering it, or even laying tiles. The surface must always be level and should not have any protruding features. It must also be clean of dust, grease, and dirt. Also, remember that each walling material requires a different prep method. Not Using Battens While your walls may look perfectly straight to you, they are most likely not running in a straight line. Using a wooden batten as you lay the tiles will ensure you lay them accurately vertically and horizontally. Skipping this crucial step can render the result a bit off. Not Using Recommended Adhesives Adhesives vary by the type of tile and the location of the installation. For example, when laying ceramic tile on a kitchen wall, you will use a different adhesive than when laying the tile on a porch. We recommend using waterproof adhesives for kitchen tiles, but this must also match the type of tile. Not Grouting Procedurally Many people have the habit of tiling their walls within a day. It makes sense to rush through the process because laying tiles is easy once you get the hang of it. Even so, rushing through grouting is a mistake. You can end up leaving gaps in the grout or sealing in moisture which weakens the structural integrity. Following these simple rules should have you on the fast track to a long-lasting kitchen wall. If a DIY approach is not for you, talk to one of our expert designers , and we can set you up with great tiling options. Spick and Span Questions that we ask homeowners in Bucks County during the initial planning phases of designing a new dream kitchen include who will use the kitchen, how often and who will clean the space. If homeowners In BUcks County are avid cooks, we ask if they mind cleaning their kitchen. The responses to those questions provide great insight because different surfaces require different levels of effort to keep a new kitchen looking new. Frameless cabinets are generally easier to clean than framed cabinets. Flat panel doors are generally easier to clean than paneled, beaded, or arched style doors because flat panel doors don’t have groves or recesses where dirt and grim can accumulate. Flat panel doors are selected by homeowners in Bucks County that want a contemporary modern look and feel to their kitchen. Homeowners (in name of service territory) that want a more traditional look but don’t want to spend a lot of time keeping cabinet surfaces clean, often select Shaker designs that are characterized by clean lines that add depth and interest without being visually overpowering. The most basic Shaker style is a five-piece door with a recessed center panel and no additional edge detailing. The color of the cabinet also affects cleaning requirements. There is a reason why white cabinets are selected more than 50% of the time by homeowners In Bucks County. They do not show dust particles or fingerprints that are visible on cabinets with dark paints and stains. Selecting a cabinet style that features grains and grooves can help hide stains and scratches and are typically easier to repair and restore than painted cabinets. The easiest to clean and most durable countertop material is engineered quartz. It resist stains, scratching and incurring damages from hot pots and pans. Wood countertops look great, but require resealing at least annually if not more depending on usage. Granite countertops are also durable and relatively easy to clean with warm soapy water. We recommend to homeowners In Bucks County that every few months to determine if a granite or other types of stone countertops need to be resealed to avoid the potential for staining. Stainless steel appliances also are easy to clean with soap and water. However, they can easily show fingerprints and scratches. The easiest and highly durable material for floors are ceramic and porcelain tiles. Ceramic and porcelain is highly moisture resistant and scratch and stain resistant and don’t require any special cleaning materials. Stone and wood floors should be resealed at least annually. Semi-gloss and high-gloss paints are the easiest to clean in a kitchen. If you don’t want the glossy vibe in your kitchen, a good alternative is a satin paint. Similar to flooring, ceramic and porcelain backsplashes are easiest to clean. Glass is another relatively low maintenance backsplash material and using glass sheets eliminates the need for grout. Brushed finishes for plumbing fixtures and door and cabinet hardware are easiest to clean and if you make the investment in PVD finish, the finish will last a lifetime. Matte finishes hide water spots and fingerprints which is not the case with chrome and other shiny finishes. When planning your new kitchen, always consider finish options and their effect on maintenance and cleaning requirements. What surfaces, materials and finish options would make your new kitchen look, feel and function most effectively? Give us a call at 215-357-9300 or make an appointment to visit us at 350 Bustelton Pike, Feasterville, PA 19053 to discuss the best materials for your new dream kitchen. Optical Illusions A key to making a small bath appear larger READ MORE POSTS Let's Get Started! Thinking about remodeling your kitchen or bathroom in Southeast Pennsylvania or North East Philadelphia? We'd love to help you with your next project! Call us today, or stop by our showroom to talk to a designer about your design ideas. CONTACT US Weiler's Kitchen and Bath Design Center has been creating beautiful kitchens and baths in the Bucks, Montgomery and North East Philadelphia Counties and many other surrounding areas in the Philadelphia, PA region for more than 50 years. 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