If your home’s tile and stone finishes aren’t outstanding, your home isn’t finished.

Tom Monte, Lindsay Hyatt (showroom manager, Facings of America) and Dave Green with one of the charity dog homes built by Arizona Structures in support of the Arizona Animal Welfare League. Courtesy Facings of America

With two award-winning Valley showrooms to showcase its products, Facings of America offers a large selection of fine tile and natural stone. These include ceramic, porcelain, terracotta, glass, mosaics, marble, limestone, travertine, metal tile as well as columns, fountains, fireplaces and specialty Architectural Features™–– design components hand-carved by artisans, using the finest European stones.

One of the many unique assets of Facings of America is that it carries exclusive products that are only available there. Guided by Richard J. van Gilse, who heads the 48-year family-owned company, the team will search the world for quality lines, and they’ll create others to help provide your project a one-of-a kind look.

Open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Facings of America showrooms are at 4124 No. 27th St., Phoenix, and 16421 No. 90th St., Scottsdale. “We have full displays of products to help you visualize what the product will look like installed,” Richard says.

But products are just part of the solution. At Facings of America, wide selection and personal direction unite.

Their highly trained staff provides product knowledge to select the right products for the proper applications, including custom products. Richard’s ASID-certified and other design consultants will actively learn about your needs and provide assistance to make the proper selection and aid in the design process.

The Facings of America Showroom, with its many textures, is a great place to touch and feel selected materials. Courtesy Facings of America

Arizona Structures works closely with the Facings of America team, the project architect, the interior designer, craftspeople and the owners, so that the final product is beautiful beyond expectation. “We appreciate every opportunity to collaborate with these industry partners to exceed the expectations of our clients,” Richard says.

Correctly coordinated, each project is a unique product. The staff is committed to determining what our clients are dreaming of, and they encourage them to discover the possibilities that are the best fit for their projects.

Materials and applications must be custom fit, not just close enough. “We recognize that the smallest details make the biggest differences and we take an active interest in your project so we can ensure its success,” Richard explains.

Each custom project begins with meeting personally with the members of the design/build team at one of the showrooms. “When you schedule your appointment with our design consultants, we dedicate ourselves to you and your needs,” Richard says. “We know Arizona Structures’ clients desire and expect something special to make their home or commercial space stand out from all others.”

We have found the experience pleasant and informative with our clients. It is nice to be able to sit down in one of their beautiful showrooms, accompanied by one or more of the knowledgeable designers, look at different materials and enable our client to make a decision on the final products.

A stately master bath with screen celebrates the luxurious finishes at Facings of America. Courtesy Facings of America

Through the years, Richard has strengthened alliances with many industry professionals such as our Arizona Structures to help you, the homeowner, bring your dream to reality.

“We appreciate Arizona Structures’ involvement with the client during the selection process,” Richard says. “They take the time to work with the client and Facings of America to deliver a turnkey project.”

Facings of America always represents our business well with its attention to details. Whether the customer wants Old World, Modern or Eclectic designs, Richard’s company provides at the highest level. This communication and interaction keep us coming back time and time again.

Offering four decades of experience in building and renovation, Arizona Structures serves the East Valley, Arcadia, Scottsdale and Paradise Valley and has recently won a 2014 Best of Gilbert Award for General Contractor. This is the fifth of an ongoing series on your home and was assisted by David M. Brown (azwriter.com). Questions? Send them to Tom Monte, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .