106.5 CTQ's Lulu Visits Tile Outlets of America

We're pretty excited at Tile Outlets of America in Sarasota. That's because 106.5 CTQ - Suncoast Country's very own Lulu from Maverick and Lulu in the Morning is in the middle of a tile renovation project. And, she visited Tile Outlets to get started on her project!

Over the next few weeks, Lulu will be sharing her experience and letting us in on how the project develops in her own words here on the blog and also on 106.5 CTQ during the Maverick and Lulu in the Morning show.

In the first article in the series, Meet 106.5 CTQ's Lulu. She's Remodeling With Tile!, you got to learn more about Lulu.

In this article, we share with you Lulu's first visit to Tile Outlets.

Lulu Visits Tile Outlets of America in Sarasota

This week, I went to Tile Outlets of America in Sarasota to begin looking at options to refinish the living room flooring in my condo. It's approximately 580 square feet. It's a project I've been putting off for a while until now! I want this space to reflect who I am.

When I went to Tile Outlets in Sarasota, I felt as if I had entered a shoe store for flooring! Over a million square feet of product to choose from! There were so many beautiful, first quality and in-stock tile and stone materials to choose from - tile, stone, mosaics, laminate and more! The entire store is designed to inspire you with wonderful ideas for transforming your home.

The store manager is a real pro! You see him here below listening to me, answering my many questions and helping me sort through the possibilities.

I was initially feeling overwhelmed by the vast array of tile and stone selections to choose from. With Yoanni's help, I was able to narrow my selections to four different porcelain wood look plank tiles.

We discussed the merits of the different options - laminate flooring vs. ceramic tile vs. porcelain tile - as well as the maintenance and wear of each one.

I left with samples of porcelain wood look plank tiles and a list of potential installers.

Yoanni advised me to get some estimates and measurements for my tile renovation project so we can figure out what I will need for the installation and obtain a total price for the finished project.

I am very excited about this project and had a great time today! I can't wait to make my vision and dream become reality with my new flooring!

Thanks, Lulu! We're excited, too, and can't wait to hear how this project develops.