A Different kind of Toy Shop

Look around the Lowcountry and chances are no matter where you go—country clubs, churches, hotels, car dealerships, restaurants, retail stores or private homes—you’ll see the handiwork of craftsmen from Lowcountry Tile Contractors.

Founded in 1997 and a member of both the Marble Institute of America and the National Tile Contractors Association, this homegrown company specializes in tile and natural stone installation and repair.

Whether working with new construction projects, remodeling or commercial applications, the Lowcountry Tile team dedicates itself to turning an ordinary space into an exquisite environment. Given the company’s long-standing relationships with the most reputable importers and distributors in the industry, Lowcountry Tile offers a wide variety of quality tile and natural stone to fit any need, design and budget. Because Lowcountry Tile has an in-house fabrication shop, craftsmen can guarantee quality work and custom-cut granite and marble for fireplaces, vanity tops, kitchen counters, floors, walls and much more. The full-service company offers:

• Design consultations (custom design ideas,layouts and patterns, unique applications)

• Custom tile and stone installations

• Laser etching

• Waterjet technology

“We pride ourselves on the quality material and craftsmanship that we offer. Whatever your taste might be, we can find the tile or stone to satisfy even the most unique request. From smooth surfaces to distressed and worked textures, we have access to thousands of options and the expertise to customize it for your specific space,” says Jeff Singletary, president and owner of Lowcountry Tile Contractors.

Lowcountry Tile has a staff of eight fulltime crews, all of whom are company employees, not subcontractors, and specialize in custom installations of natural stone, ceramic, mosaic and glass block. The tile contractor, select someone who has been in business a long time and who you are confident is not after a one-time sale. Our teams have specialized in tile for literally hundreds of years, collectively speaking. I, myself, am a third generation tile contractor, following my father and grandfather before me. As far as we are concerned, every job is a custom job. We consider ourselves artists with every installation, and that is what sets us apart.” company’s craftsmen, some of whom have worked there for several decades, have over 400 years of cumulative experience among them.

Proving that tile is timeless, the industry has weathered the economic storm fairly well. Tile consumption in the United States for 2010 was 1.97 billion square feet, up six percent versus 2009, according to a report released by the Tile Council of North America in March of 2011.

Charleston is no exception to the popularity of tile. According to Singletary, a definite trend in the Lowcountry is the use of natural ingredients and a rigidly controlled manufacturing process that utilizes the most advanced processes and technology. Modern porcelain products look very much like natural stone, but are less costly and easier to maintain. For all but some, this is a smart option

“The only place we really can’t use porcelain is in some of Charleston’s historic homes. Sideby- side with real marble or granite, the porcelain faux designs become more obvious. Otherwise, Charleston’s designers and home owners are recognizing it as a great choice,” says Singletary.

The price of a project is determined by several factors, including materials selected and the complexity of the job. But Singletary stresses that you can’t put a price on experience and quality craftsmanship.

“Superior product is very important, but the most critical factor is making sure it’s installed correctly by someone who understands the dynamics of tile and stone. A lot of companies use subcontractors who don’t necessarily specialize,” says Singletary. “When choosing a tile contractor, select someone who has been in business a long time and who you are confident is not after a one-time sale.

Our teams have specialized in tile for literally hundreds of years, collectively speaking. I, myself, am a third generation tile contractor, following my father and grandfather before me. As far as we are concerned, every job is a custom job. We consider ourselves artists with every installation, and that is what sets us apart.”

Lowcountry Tile Contractors, Inc.
www.lowcountrytilecontractors.com
1989 Dulsey Road
Charleston, SC 29407
843-763-2161