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Sale on stone in PA - wish I was there!

16 years ago

Anybody in the Philly area, Gothic stone is doing a training class and sale for contractors on Fri 11/9, open to the public on Sat and Sun. Awesome prices, cash and carry, auction for contractors on Fri. Anybody got a semi and in the area willing to come to Vegas ? This is killing me as my cost here is over $7 sq ft and they are selling tile for 50 cents and pavers for $2. Hope this helps someone save a ton of money, Barb

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mepop
16 years ago
Barb:

With your post, IÂm thinking of driving up there tomorrow to check it out. I need some large quantities to do my own home for a pool, driveway, parking area, sidewalks, steps, etc, etc, etc. I am also looking for material for interior showers, bathrooms, and kitchen.

IÂm also a contractor who has been considering doing this trade in-house but that is still up in the air. Is there anything I can check out for you or any advice you can give me?

If you want to talk, just send me an email, thanks.
airborne101
Original Author
16 years ago
If I was there, I would load up a truck at those prices. Remember its cash and carry. Check out their website for details. I have seen them advertise cash deals in the past, but no lower than $3.49 to $3.99 per sq on selected styles. Tile was advertised at 50 cents a sq. There was also a mention of an auction on Fridays' contractor day. I didn't look to see if there was a fee for the class, probably not. If is was closer to us. like LA or Phoenix, we would have considered going to buy a load. Even if we flew back east and made arrangements to truck a full load of 4k sq ft back here, the price is right. Just not enough time to make the arrangements, i just got the email this week. Be sure to post if you go, Barb
ps I never do trade outs if thats what you mean by trading job for job, or bartering. Doesn't pay the bills.
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mepop
16 years ago
Barb:

No, I didnÂt mean trading job for job or bartering. I was referring to the type, size, color of stone to look for and types, sizes and colors to stay away from. I was just looking for some advice on the doÂs and donÂts if you didnÂt mind.

I spoke with Gothic today and they do have some large quantities of travertine but most of the tile is end lots and smaller quantities. IÂm still going to try and get there tomorrow because itÂs only 2 hours away.
airborne101
Original Author
16 years ago
ok Mepop I understand. Travertine is a great hard stone and a timeless look. OUt here we can get many types and colors. it may be rough cut surface which is great for pool decks as it is not as slippery. Honed means it is a polished stone, holes aren't filled. Honed and filled means it is smoothe and no holes for dirt etc to settle in. Better for inside jobs on floors and walls of showers. Color is subjective, and even small lots can be mixed if they look similar. Or mix contrasting lots for a unique look. When working multiple pallets you always pull from each one so color variations are spread thru the project.
So a 10 pallet job means pull a bit of tile from each of the 10, lay it and then pull from the 10 again. Especially with natural stone, as there can be big variations and color and texture. My only advise on color is more subjective here. Darker colors are hotter on pool decks in Vegas. May not be an issue where you are. Hope you catch this before you head out. Have fun, Barb

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