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Sometimes, floor tile is the best way to get the wood look you want, with all the added benefits. This flooring line has many benefits that will work in every room.Wood look options are extensive and give you an excellent decor match. But they also offer the performance you expect from this ...

think porcelain and ceramic tile are the same thing, but each behaves differently. Here is the 411 on porcelain and ceramic tiles from your tile shop.Construction differences in porcelainPorcelain is ceramic, but its composition also includes sand and glass. As a result, it's also fired at higher ...

Choosing a trendy floor covering is especially important, and floor tile gives you outstanding options and visual diversity, along with many other benefits as well. Today, we're going to tell you about four specific tile flooring trend choices that could turn your home into everything you want it ...

Choosing a brand new tile flooring can be exciting and rewarding, but it's essential to understand that only floor tile can be installed on floors. Other tile products such as wall and accent tile are not a good choice for flooring surfaces, and we're going to tell you a little more about that in ...

Flooring is a very personal choice, right from the start, and works to match your particular requirements. Those requirements are different for each homeowner, so what works for one might not work for the other.The good news is that there is a perfect floor covering out there for you. You have to ...

If you are looking for the perfect floor tile, we understand you might have questions about the process and how to find the right pieces for your home. Today's post covers a few tips that will help make the process easier, so read along to find out more about it.Find the floor tile that fits your ...

Factory Paint vs. Job Site paint on cabinetsMost of our customers are choosing painted cabinets for their homes.  We see many of these customers using white for a timeless look but gray, navy and black are also extremely popular.  No matter what they choose, the question can come up whether to ...

The news on the Coronavirus has been changing daily and we have been adapting as fast as we can.  Today we received official word that we can continue with our home remodeling projects, existing and new! We have adjusted our way of doing business but feel we can still meet the needs of all our ...

Kitchen islands are one of the most popular kitchen design trends in building and remodeling.  Gone are the days of closed-in galley kitchens, or peninsulas that cut off access to the kitchen.  Everyone wants a large island that is a statement piece of the overall design.  Islands help to open up a ...

Have you had some ideas for a home remodel project swimming around your brain?  Have you stopped in at a local Big Box store and felt overwhelmed?  Have you wondered if the project is within your budget?  Will the finished project look the way you dreamed it would look?  Let us give you a few ...

So many of our customers tell us they have been living with their ugly or outdated kitchen or bath for years but just didn’t know how to start the process of remodeling the space. That’s where we come in and walk them through the process to a finished design they can imagine in their own home. ...

Yes, we know. Everyone is using white shaker cabinets and gray tile floors and we think those are beautiful combinations. But what we are seeing in the future for home design are natural, lighter wood colors. In modern style cabinetry, we are seeing slab doors with light wood grains. Those wood ...

We’re Feeling Blue! Are you?One of the trends we are seeing in tile is more color options– specifically BLUE. This burst of color adds pizzazz to any room, whether you use a little touch or a lot. You can add blue tile to your backsplash, shower or floors. Let’s talk color:These blue tiles come ...

Quartz countertops are a wonderful option for your home.  Why? Because they are stain, scratch and scorch resistant, easy to clean and maintain, and also beautiful.Now you may be thinking, all that sounds wonderful but do they have a color or design that will work in MY home?  We say absolutely!  ...

Many customers we deal with get excited during the design and selection process for their remodel, whether it’s just flooring, or an entire kitchen or bath remodel.  Then once they sign the contract, panic sets in about what to expect while we are working on their project.  Let’s go through some of ...

We’re finding that more and more of our customers are interested in the waterproof vinyl plank flooring for their homes.  Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) flooring has taken over so much of the flooring market because of all the benefits for your home:  it’s waterproof, has beautiful wood and tile looks, ...

Surface Source Design Center not only provides kitchen and bath cabinetry, we help you design the perfect cabinets for you. We know the importance of color in choosing cabinets for your home and we have cabinets with the latest trends like gray, blue and green. Cabinets not only serve a very ...

At Surface Source Design Center, we know that both quartz and granite make excellent countertops. We also know that they provide different benefits and drawbacks, and we would like to compare quartz vs. granite tops with you here.​Granite countertops are quarried in the form of huge chunks of ...

Homeowners in Central Texas that want to spruce up and older bathroom are following the latest trend with a tub to shower conversion.  The conversion makes your bathroom seem larger, is safer and is a beautiful design feature in a bathroom remodel. If you follow any of the flipping shows on ...

What’s new for flooring in Belton, TX? Just ask Surface Source Design Center. How about luxury vinyl plank- The Answer to hardwood worries!Hardwood worries… I have had them for sure. I just started remodeling my home. It is an older home, and unfortunately we were unable to save the 100-year ...

Our design center is a premier provider of flooring, CABINETS, countertops and remodeling services, with a focus on delivering design solutions on time and on budget. With our free in-home estimates, we provide these services and products to you efficiently. We thought it may be helpful to answer a ...

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Cambria has recently released six new color options from their popular Marble, Desert and Waterstone collections. These fresh and modern additions bring Cambria’s diverse and innovative palette to 109 designs.What are the benefits of using Cambria?More durable than granite. Cambria surfaces are 93% ...

THAT IS THE QUESTION. Granite countertops add a beautiful, rich, strong statement to any kitchen. So why are some people unsure whether to use granite for their tops?The biggest concern our past customers have had is about the sealing process. They’ve heard that the maintenance of a granite top ...

Yes, Green is the new black!! Today’s socially conscious world is all about being GREEN.   A “green” product is any product presumed to be environmentally safe.  That can mean that it is recycled, uses less energy, is sustainable or has little or no gas emission.The good news for you socially ...

SURFACE SOURCE DESIGN CENTER | CENTRAL TEXAS We have all walked into a beautiful kitchen, with the granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, dark cherry cabinets and yet what caught our eye the most was the backsplash. Something as simple as a backsplash can bring so much beauty into a ...

SURFACE SOURCE DESIGN CENTER | FLOORING Flooring is certainly what stands out the most in our homes. Our flooring stretches from wall to wall and is the exclamation point on our designs. Our floors say a lot about us and our life style. Here at Surface Source we believe in keeping you informed so ...

SURFACE SOURCE DESIGN CENTER | THINKING GREEN I’m sure a nice green color would look great in the kitchen, but that’s not the green we are talking about. Green for the purpose of this blog is our commitment to our environment. Green is what we do to give back to our planet in an attempt to ...

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SURFACE SOURCE DESIGN CENTER Our kitchen cabinets and bathroom cabinets say a lot about our own characteristics. The style of wood, the colors, and the type of handles all contribute the larger picture. So what do your kitchen cabinets say?The style of your cabinets is important:  what wood do ...

SURFACE SOURCE | 15% OFF SALE ON SELECT KITCHEN CABINETS Surface Source Design Center is offering 15% 0ff select Kitchen Cabinets. This sale- available through July 31st- gives you the opportunity to get the kitchen cabinets that you have been dreaming about for 15% less.15% Off select kitchen ...

Natural, clean, white marble with hints of grey veining is popular for kitchens and bathrooms alike. It’s hard to distract yourself from the beauty of a Carrera marble slab in order to consider the cons of using marble in your home.Since marble is a natural product, it will continue to change and ...

For a limited time only, we are offering our Timberline laminate flooring from Shaw Floors for 2.95/sf. Timberline- a beautiful, casual hickory collection featuring rustic styles complete with cross-sawn marks, worm holes, and swirling heartwood is an excellent choice for your home ...

We are pleased to announce our partnership with KCEN TV in their $500 giveaway. Enter here for a chance to win a $500 Surface Source gift card to go towards your home remodel.Have you been wanting to update your old bathroom countertops/fixtures? Have you been dreaming of new ...

SURFACE SOURCE DESIGN CENTER | AMERICAN OLEAN TILES American Olean Tiles are made in America and you can find a huge selection at Surface Source Design Center located in Belton, Texas. American Olean tiles are designed for floor tiles and wall tiles. The colors are magnificent and the selection ...

SURFACE SOURCE DESIGN CENTER | BELTON TEXAS Over the several years we have been in business, we have completed hundreds of successful kitchen remodels. It has become such a joy witnessing successful kitchen remodels unfold. From the complete demolition, to viewing the empty shell ready to be ...

SURFACE SOURCE DESIGN CENTER | RUSTIC KITCHEN DESIGN If you live in Texas or are from Texas, then you know we Texans love vintage and rustic especially in our rustic kitchen design. However, as more modern amenities become available, as Texans we also love convenience and functionality. Surface ...

NEW COLOR ALERT!! Hey everyone! Cambria USA has a brand new quartz color –-GALLOWAY!“Deep and mysterious like the waters off a rocky coast, Galloway lures furtive glances. It is a mix of sea, sand and time and shines like a luminescent pearl inside a rough and blackened oyster shell.”  WOW – isn’...

Through the years, kitchens have become a place of beauty in addition to functionality. The elegance of today’s modern kitchen leaves no room for messy and unsightly trash containers. Nonetheless, we need trash containers to organize all the stuff we throw away. It is a personal pet peeve of mine, ...

SURFACE SOURCE DESIGN CENTER | BELTON TEXAS It’s time, Let’s Remodel The Kitchen! Recently, you have been finding yourself thumbing through more and more home and garden magazines. And the new kitchen styles and latest kitchen trends are really starting to get your attention. And with each ...

SURFACE SOURCE DESIGN CENTER | BELTON TEXAS MIRASOL BY AMERICAN OLEAN Mirasol by American Olean allows you to have that marble look without the marble price. This product is perfect for the home owner looking to remodel and capture real beauty at an affordable price. It is also perfect for a ...

SURFACE SOURCE DESIGN CENTER | BELTON TEXAS Ok, I’m amazed by this carpet we call Mohawk Smartstrand Carpet. It’s not often that I am amazed much less amazed by carpet. But this carpet is pretty amazing. Not only is it amazing but it is also friendly to our planet earth. Seriously, Mohawk ...

SURFACE SOURCE DESIGN CENTER | HOME REMODELING From serving up sweet tea on the front porch to gathering in the kitchen for a hearty meal, Southerners are known for their inviting homes. Bring a little Southern charm to your kitchen with our Bellingham Laminate flooring. Surface Source Design ...

SURFACE SOURCE DESIGN CENTER | BELTON TEXAS Cambria the newest choice in countertops for today’s kitchen is a stain resistant, nonporous natural quartz. This beautiful countertop surface is harder, stronger, safer and easier to care for than most other countertop surfaces. Cambria offers many ...

What a beautiful time of year!  Everything is fresh and new!  Flowers, sunshine, longer days, even rainy days – it’s a wonderful time!The term spring cleaning comes up though – and can strike fear and panic in your heart!  That means you have to tackle that closet, organize that garage or worse:  ...

Okay, we know that Valentine’s Day was February 14th.  We also know that sometimes, maybe this year, you may not have blown your wife away with the perfect Valentine’s gift.  We certainly hope you didn’t forget altogether!  The good news is….it’s never too late to surprise her and thrill her.  Our ...

The saying goes “You never get a second chance to make a first impression” but when you remodel your home – you DO get that second chance!  If you have spent years making excuses to your friends about your dark and gloomy kitchen, your dirty old carpet or your cramped and dated bathroom – don’t ...

IS IT WOOD OR IS IT TILE? | SURFACE SOURCE DESIGN CENTER Does that seem like a strange question to you? This is a question that comes up many times in our showroom.One of the great new trends in tile is “wood look” tile. Everyone loves the look of wood for their homes but are concerned about water ...

Back before Surface Source Design Center, I thought all wood looked the same! When Alan would say “That is a beautiful cherry dresser” or “Look at that oak floor” -I thought he was BRILLIANT!  Now, 16 years later,I know his secret:  he learned the differences in grain, texture and color of ...

We want to introduce to you 2 of the MOST popular door selections in Central Texas! One other great option for a Texas style home. This door is called Duncan and also has a raised center panel. Here we are showing it in a Rustic Alder, which also has the visible knots- a favorite ...

Everyone’s home tells a lot about them.The design of the home lets us know if you like modern or traditional.  The colors you use to decorate with reflect your sense of style.  But nothing in your home tells more about your WAY OF LIVING than your floors!Let’s visit a young family with children and ...

Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner.  The holidays bring families and friends together, especially in the kitchen!  We cook, talk, eat, laugh and make memories there.  Thoughts of Christmases past conjure up visions of Grandma in the kitchen, reminders of the sweet smell of pies ...

We all love watching home makeover shows.  They inspire us to do something new around the house. They show us new trends, new products and give us lots of great ideas.  You want to redo something in your home but you don’t know where to start or what it will cost.  Do you want to change out your ...

For those of us who follow trends in decorating and remodeling, we are all aware of the huge interest in super-sized kitchens.  This is wonderful, if you have the space and the budget!  A smaller kitchen design is what most of us have to work with and presents a bit more of a challenge. With the ...

What are the common types of wood used for kitchen cabinets? Among the many different types of woods used on cabinets, the most popular are: oak, cherry, hickory, alder and maple. What are the different types of door styles available? The three main door shapes are raised panel, recessed panel, ...