John P. Fischer Tile Inc

(on goffle road)
Contractors in Hawthorne, NJ
Contractors
Flooring

Location

1096 Goffle Road
Hawthorne, NJ
07506

About

John P. Fischer Tiles, Inc. in Hawthorne, New Jersey, is a full-service tile company providing our valuable customers with professionalism and expert knowledge. We specialize in ceramic, porcelain, glass, and natural stone materials, and carry the latest lines of the most well-known manufacturers.
Established in 1938, we have gained the experience of being able to provide nearly any type of tiling that you desire. Call us today for more information.

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Would you like to install ceramic tile, but don't want everything to match too much? If so, you may want to select a textured ceramic tile that comes with natural color variations.
The mixer shower, which mixes hot and cold water to provide the perfect temperature, gives the best performance for a shower. It is a much more complex design and installation process to get this kind of shower, which is best installed on high pressure systems.
Glass is much stronger than many would think, and it makes for a great, unique flooring option. It’s good practice to regularly sweep to keep the dirt off your floor. Those tiny grains of sand can cause etching in the glass.
When it comes to easy maintenance, it is difficult to beat ceramic flooring tiles. Ceramic tiles are the way to go if you are looking for flooring that can be installed quickly, is durable, and does require much attention in the area of upkeep.
If your bathtub or shower is made of luxury material (such as granite or marble), a frameless tub enclosure may be your best bet. These make minimal use of hinges and metal attachments, giving a more unobscured view of the shower itself.
Glass has been used by artists for centuries to create beautiful mosaics and designs. Many modern glass tile designs are art pieces in their own right. They can either be the focal point of a room's decor, or they can provide subtle color and texture to allow the rest of the room to shine.
Tesserae is derived from the Greek word meaning “four-sided.” Tesserae are obtained from a glass slab, initially incised by a diamond-edge tool. The glass slab is then placed on a hard-steel sheet and struck with a hard-steel chisel to break it into small pieces.
It’s a common misconception that glass tiles are little more than small bits of see-through window glass. If you’re interested in learning more about all the decorating options available with glass tiles, we’re always happy to answer your questions.
If you are redesigning your shower area for someone whose mobility is impaired and cannot leave his or her wheelchair, shower floor space should be at least 30x60 inches. Grab rails should also be installed.
We recognize that it can be difficult for business owners to balance their environmental ideals with the desired look of their business’s interior. Choosing glass tiles as one of your building materials may help you to marry this often-competing needs.
In the early 19th century, the first designer shower was created, called the "English Regency." The shower consisted of a metal frame that was painted to look like bamboo, while a hand pump pushed water through a tank.
With smalti glass tiles, a glass paste or glaze made up of silica is melted with sodium or potassium carbonate. Metals are then added as stabilizing agents, as well as metal oxides for color. The paste is then fired and then hand cut into rectangular pieces of tile.
Where wall treatments can fade over time, and carpeting and even woodwork can discolor, ceramic tiles stay colorfast for decades and beyond. They're also easy to clean and resistant to moisture.
Shower enclosures and shower screens are a vast improvement over traditional shower doors and shower curtains. Not only do they contain leaks, but they help you avoid mold issues as well.
Beautiful mosaics
Just one of the many tiles we stock.
Using a straight lay, strip pattern in a small or narrow room will make the room appear more narrow that it really is. This is because the lay lines will run parallel to the walls which tricks the brain into thinking it is a smaller space.
Mosaics were also a popular way of decorating fountains and public baths. Glass and other shiny materials were used, which resulted in a shimmering effect.
Although ceramic tile flooring is moisture resistant, it’s generally recommended that you not set a potted plant directly onto the tile. Placing a waterproof tray underneath will keep standing water (and gritty dirt) off the flooring.
Frameless shower doors are a new twist on classic bathroom shower design. Their see-through glass design creates a feeling of spaciousness (ideal for smaller bathroom spaces) and they are easier to keep clean than framed doors.
Did you know the most common and popular type of parquet wooden flooring pattern is the herringbone design? This uses laying rectangular shapes in a way, at a 45 degree angle, to create a V or chevron-like design.
Did you know that while most early Roman mosaics were floor mosaics, most Byzantine mosaics were used in wall coverings and ceiling art? This is because the "smalti" (small colored glass "tesserae") used in early mosaic art were ungrouted and cut at angles, allowing light to reflect as well as refract within the glass.
Frameless shower doors do not harbor that disgusting dirt and scum that are very common in aluminum and glass shower doors. Quite simply, the frameless shower door option looks and is much more hygienic when compared to the aluminum and glass option and shower curtains.
Although hardwood flooring is more expensive than options like vinyl, hardwood can take a lot of punishment and come through it looking good. Scratches, minor gouges and other flaws can be repaired, too.
It’s recommended that you have your ceramic tile and grout professionally cleaned on a regular basis. This will help get rid of any soiling and grout discoloration and prevent staining over the long term.
If you have a small bathroom, one way to maximize the space is to add a clear glass shower door. Without the barrier of a shower curtain or frosted door, a small bath can look almost twice as large.
Many of the patterns used in tile and mosaic art are similar to those used in a popular textile craft. Can you guess what it is? If you guessed quilting, you're right. In fact, some quilters use tile pieces as inspiration.
If you have someone in your home that suffers from respiratory problems, then it might be better to use tiles rather than carpets. This is because carpets can harbor a lot of dust, dirt and allergens that can aggravate these conditions.
Consider a shower skylight to enhance the look of a frameless shower. The various glass surfaces bring light and reflection, which work well with darker tiles and darker rooms. No matter what the design or color choice, frameless shower doors will make the room appear larger.

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  • What is the phone number for John P. Fischer Tile Inc in Hawthorne NJ?
    You can reach them at: 973-427-7870. It’s best to call John P. Fischer Tile Inc during business hours.
  • What is the address for John P. Fischer Tile Inc on goffle road in Hawthorne?
    John P. Fischer Tile Inc is located at this address: 1096 Goffle Road Hawthorne, NJ 07506.