Does your home feel drab and gloomy? Well we hope not, but if it does, may we introduce the stunningly gorgeous glass tile. Stealing the hearts of designers and homeowners alike, glass tile and glass tile mosaics are an excellent way to add a lively sensibility to all your favorite spaces. Encompassing a timeless allure, [...]
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Summertime Barbeques and Outdoor Entertaining on Durable, Stylish Tile
May 15, 2012
With blooming flowers, seasonal allergies and rising temps giving light to the summer season creeping up, it’s time to not only shed the winter coat, but think about all the days spent outside. Enjoy this warm season with stylish tile suitable for outdoor applications. In other words, take all your entertaining to the back patio [...]
Design Tips: Tile Flooring Ideas for Contemporary Homes
April 5, 2012
If you’ve had the chance to visit a local flooring retailer recently, then you’re probably well aware of the gargantuan variety of porcelain and ceramic tile designs available today. In fact, there are so many styles that selecting just one for your kitchen or living room remodel can seem like an impossible task. We thought [...]
War of the Floors: Daltile Fabrique Vs. Kertiles Bambu
April 2, 2012
Evoking the sense of sight and touch, Kertiles Bambu and Daltile Fabrique have mastered the appearance of finely woven fabric gently inlayed onto a durable porcelain tile. Both unveiling a look you can’t help but want to touch, enhance the beauty and style of your home with either collection. The two lines are loved for [...]
Cutting Edge Bath & Shower Tile Designs: Stunning Styles from Marazzi, Crossville & More
March 29, 2012
The great thing about a remodeling project, is that you get to design your own space, exactly like you want it – not like home’s previous owners wanted it, not like the builder’s options specified, but exactly the way you want. The new look is a reflection of your personality… and what better place to [...]
Cracked Tile? Smash, Scrape & Seal: Tips & Tricks for Tile Flooring Repair
February 25, 2012
It’s no secret, tile is tough. Porcelain and ceramic tile are both among the longest lasting materials flooring materials available anywhere. Manufacturers like Daltile, Crossville and Ragno, have earned their reputation by producing incredibly durable tile flooring. But, that doesn’t mean they’re unbreakable – especially if that 20lb cast iron skillet happens to slip from [...]
Best Kitchen Flooring Collections: Best Budget Flooring for The Busiest Room in the Home
February 18, 2012
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The kitchen is where the cookies are. It’s where meals are made. It’s where mom cuts the crust off, and where dad burns the toast. It’s also where sauces get spilled, dishes drip, and dirty feet track in who knows what. That’s why it is important that every kitchen floor be as durable and easy-to-clean [...]
Read This Before Buying New Flooring! Important Flooring Facts Every Homeowner Should Know
February 13, 2012
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So tax returns are in, and you expect a little bit of a kickback this year? Maybe it’s finally time to begin the kitchen or living room remodeling project you’ve talked about for the better part of a decade? If you’re shopping for new flooring for the home, it’s easy to see a particular collection, [...]
Grout it out Loud: Tips and Techniques for Great Grouting
January 27, 2012
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So you’re remodeling the bathroom, and you’ve picked out the perfect Subway Tile pattern from Daltile or American Olean. The tiles are up and in place. Now, it’s time to get grouting. Applying grout to the gaps between tiles is a crucial part of a successful tile install, but all it takes is one misstep, [...]
Top 3 Floors for Families with Kids & Pets: Tile, Laminate & Bamboo
January 4, 2012
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Adults usually don’t finger paint on the living room floor and they rarely attempt to bury a bone in the middle of the hallway. But kids and pets? They’ve been known to leave their mark. A new hardwood floor can quickly become Little Picasso’s latest crayon masterpiece, or Fido’s accidental indoor out-house – and the [...]




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