Author: citytile

Heated or Unheated, Tile is Prudent

Written on June 28, 2017. Posted in Uncategorized.

Let’s just face it; carpet is indeed a thing of the past. Even vinyl or wood flooring is becoming nondesirable through the eyes of homeowners. What is easier to maintain than tile? Lay tile down in the bedroom? That seems absurd but intriguing at the same time. Wouldn’t tile be too cold on the feet when a person rolls out of bed in the morning? “A...

Kitchen and Bathroom Trends of 2017

Written on June 13, 2017. Posted in Uncategorized.

“Trend,” is a word that people either hop right on board with, like a train leaving the station, or avoid it like a contagious plague. Often, it comes down to taste and the differences in those tastes through the younger and mature customers. So, what kitchen designs are trending today in Nanaimo? “ Natural looking furniture and back to the stone...

Truly a Family Affair

Written on March 3, 2017. Posted in Uncategorized.

Trends come and go, but top quality tiles sourced the world over never grow old. Enter City Tile. Truly a family affair, City Tile was founded by Vince and Mena D’Andrea, and opened in Burnaby in September of 1999. Four years later during a fishing trip, “Uncle” Vince approached his good friend Dominic Staniscia about coming on board as a partner...

City Tile Expands with Purchase of Neighbouring Property

Written on March 3, 2017. Posted in Uncategorized.

It’s official. There’s changes in the wind for City Tile. City Tile owner Dominic Staniscia has purchased the adjoining land, site of Mostar Mini Storage, which will be renamed City Mini Storage to tie the two businesses together. According to thestar.com, the condo boom, aging baby boomers, downsizing, divorce, death, and changing tastes, have...

Looking for outdoor patio ideas, think Porcelain tile!

Written on July 14, 2015. Posted in Uncategorized.

If outdoor paving is on your to-do list this spring or summer, then porcelain is the way to go. That’s right. Porcelain. “There’s no grout and no pin set, so there’s no chance of efflorescence, no chance of cracking, or fading. Porcelain pavers are very, very strong,” says Nanaimo City Tile owner Dominic Staniscia. The go-to guy in these parts for...