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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. For Immediate Release: January 31, 2017.

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Back to Basics: Which material is right for my design?

Architectural Ceramics

Unlike standard ceramic tiles, terracotta is often left in a more natural state though it can be sealed or glazed. Hand-painted patterns and colors available Porous material not suitable for wet & freeze-susceptible areas. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. Terracotta.

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Scottish Heritage in Interiors

Architectural Ceramics

Stone became the standard building material due to its durability and fire deterrent qualities. Edinburgh from Craigleith Quarry’ as painted by John Bell (1793-1861). Betty had a King Charles Cavalier dog, so naturally, she noticed a lot of paintings with this breed lying across their laps, warming them up. Their pets!

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Made By Moms, For Moms: Tiled Spaces with a Feminine Touch

Architectural Ceramics

Pictured above, the 2012 DC Design House features Aidan Design’s work, and Architectural Ceramic’s mother-of-pearl oval mosaic. To view this, or other shell mosaics, visit one of our DC-metro area showroom locations. To view this, or other water-jet mosaics, visit one of our DC-metro area showroom locations.

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Kaufman Collection at the National Gallery

The Perfect Bath

This gift to the Gallery, known for its American paintings and sculpture, provides an opportunity for one of the great American museums to present a wider perspective on American creativity. Later in their collecting years, they acquired classical pieces with painted and grained finishes and gilded decoration.

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Create Some HER Time With Woman Caves and She-Sheds

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Image: Van Metre Homes Craft room retreat This Washington, DC craft room is stylish and functional. You can use plywood to create a bench seat – and ply-bead panels painted white create architectural detail. You can purchase a standard storage shed and add your own style to it, or it can be a DIY project.

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