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EPA Announces Inclusion of Green Squared in Federal Government Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels for Federal Purchasing

The Tile Council of North America Blog

“In establishing a sustainability initiative, it was our desire to put in place one standard and one mark across the tile industry to cover the products used over the course of an installation.

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Bringing a Modern Country Look to an Old Farmhouse Bathroom

Architectural Ceramics

Florida, August 2016 – Before and afters are such a fun part of design, reminiscing the old and celebrating the new. However, I did refinish the tub and paint the outside the same color as the vanity. You’ll notice the paint is gorgeous, and yes, my clothes are all stained now. and it can serve as a shower and tub.

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A Guide to Purchasing Cement Tile

Granada Tile

While still trending from 2016, cement tiles are traditional building materials that have been popular for centuries. Ceramic tiles are painted with a powdered glaze or clay and are fired in a kiln. Sizes: We offer all of the standard square and rectangle cement tiles and sizes, with a select variety of unique shapes and sizes.

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The Best Solar Panels for 2016 — and beyond

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Because of the conversation about energy efficiency and making buildings more environmentally responsible, you see things trickle down into houses that are standard practice today,” he says. The post The Best Solar Panels for 2016 — and beyond appeared first on Freshome.com. Look at the simple toilet.

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Pendant Lights for a Kitchen or Bath Refresh

The Perfect Bath

I have already compensated for its tiny size with vintage pieces, dark paint, a moody photograph, a single hole Julia lav set in chrome (though I can’t remember why the chrome finish was selected years ago) and a beautiful 3cm honed Danby marble counter top. The room is a very small bath squeezed around a very large chimney.

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