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Historic Blue Tile Mosaic Addresses by Curb Appeal Blues
These are historically accurate reproductions of the tiles use in the Houston City Streets to mark block numbers and addresses between early 1900's and the 50's. The font and format are based on the 3800+ remaining original mosaics left in Houston City Streets.
Most instances the mosaics start and finish with a column of white tiles, and there are 4 columns between words and numbers. The words DRIVE and STREET are commonly left off of the mosaics, though Lane and BLVD are oft included. If you have questions about how your streetname will be formated or the font for the lettering, please contact us!
1) Instructions on exactly where we need to install the mosaic.
2) Clear, unobstructed access to the installation location - if you live by lots of street parking, park and or put cones out to keep area free of cars. 2 Car lenghts is the optimal clearance to work with.
3) Be a little flexible. We run a pretty smooth operation but occasionally get hung up. We'll call or text if it looks like we're running a bit late - we definately won't make you wait around all day like the cable guy!
4) We are self sufficient with water and power.
It depends. We cannot install accorss expansion joints or major cracks. It's important to keep the mosaic at least 4" from any major crack or expansion joint. Mosaics lengths can be estimated using 4-5" per character (10 character mosaic is between 40 and 50" long).
The tiles fit in most standard height city curbs, even the laydown type. We can install in concrete stairs as long as the face is 6" tall or more. Please call or text with specific circumstances, an we will find a solution! 713 296 0656
We clean up the mess we make which is any consumables used by us and the peices of curb that we chip out. The dust and small particulates will be hosed down. We don't have the waste capacity to carry away all of the pre-existing gutter scum and build up often found in the streets when we arrive. This will be shoveled out of our way and left or put in a place of your chosing close to the installation location. We aren't street cleaners.
Yes, but there's a catch (there's always a catch).
1) I need a single point of contact (SPOC).
2) SPOC will provide a list of all orders for the group:
a) Name
b) Phone
c) Address
d) Exactly what the tiles will say.
3) I will schedule the date and time for all installs with the SPOC, put the schedule on my calendar with notifications sent to the individuals.
4) The SPOC will be sent one invoice for the entire group to be paid in advance. (Yes, you will be responsible for chasing everyone down for payment).
5) I will come out and install all of the tiles according to the provided schedule and coordinate with individuals at the time of installation whether in person or via phone to pick the location of the install, find the hose spigot, etc.
Call or email me to discuss specifics and the size of your project. 713 296 0656 or info@curbappealblues.com
Please don't. Are you the type person who asks a home builder to build 2 houses on neighboring lot, paying on materials for both, but expecting free labor for the second one?
If you have multiple installation locations on the same property or neighboring properties, please call or email me with your inquiry before ordering. eric@curbappealblues.com. (713) 296-0656 .
That's not a question.
1) Compared to what? A Big Mac? Your cable, cell phone, or electricity bill? Box wine or case of Natty Light?What you spend in landscaping each year? The guys painting curbs?
2) A wiseman once said if you think hiring a professional is expensive, wait till you hire an amateur.The cheap solution once cost him dearly.
3) DIY! My first couple of test jobs came out pretty aweful... I've repaired failed installs from many of my fellow DIY folks - put my number in your phone, we'll be talking. 713 296 0656
I don't know. We have not yet run into any known HOA problems.
We have installed tile at an HOA Board member's home.
Most HOA's mandate that your address # is visible from the street, or must be on the curb or mailbox, most don't state exactly how it must be displayed.
This process does not destroy the curb, it maintains the curb's original dimensions, and it does not fully penetrate the curb for purposes of adding a driveway, sidewalk or drain line.
This solution is a permanent alternative to painting the address number, and holds more historical significance to Houston than a spraypainted Texan's logo (*Missing the Oilers :-( ) Asking forgiveness is easier than asking permission...
Yes, BUT, The Blue and White tiles are historically significant to Houston, and we do not intend to dilute that image.
We have done custom colored tile accents for municipalities around Houston (Houston South East Greenways Project is one of them). If you live near one of these projects and want tiles with accents that match the city's improvements, we are happy to work with you to do so!
If you're outside of the reaches of Houston, wanting a custom sign color or a unique indoor project, and want different colors, call me and we can discuss your needs! 713 296 0656
Yes, I've done several of these projects, BUT!
1) They don't look as good as when we prepare the curb.
2) If the preparation isn't the correct width or height, you might incur additional curb preparation charges.
3) They just don't look as good.
4) You invest all this dough into a new curb, let us provide our full installation service to get you the smooth, flush mount look.
5) They really don't look as good!
We will work with you to help determine where it looks best for your home and where the best section of curb is for the installation.
Corner homes we suggest ordering the Address # and Street Name and installing near the corner on the appropriate street.
Non-corner homes: With Mail Box, it may work best inline with mail box. With no mail box, inline with the front door or center of home. With a 'U' Shape drive, in the middle of the 'U'.
We will not install over large cracks in the curb, or across expansion joints.