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Exploring the sustainability of ceramic surfaces

Diary of a Tile Addict

Ceramic products can be certified as complying with the main international green building assessment protocols (LEED, BREEAM, etc.). Ecolabel licenses have been issued to over 30 sector brand names and more than 10,000 certified products. I Filati di Rex by Rex Ceramiche. The EPD can be downloaded here.

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Avente Tile Talk: Coverings 2013 Floors Attendees with New Tile.

Tile Talk

There was definitely something for everyone, and everyone was definitely engaged! Texture was definitely a trend this year, as was the vast selection of attention-grabbing vibrant colors, or the subtle statement of shapely white tiles. Design Firm/Designers: Margaret Nysewander, LEED AP, ASD Inc., design standards.

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Time2Design: Friday Kitchen Find | Wine Logic | spotted at #KBIS

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The Wine Logic has three roll-out shelves, holding up to 18 bottles and fits into a standard base cabinets. DESIGN TERMS | DEFINITIONS | Fleur-de-lis. definition. It you are a wine enthusiast and have begun to collect and purchase wine, then this Friday Kitchen find is a perfect solution to your wine storage needs. countertops.

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Did you know that all grouts are NOT created equal?

Making Tile Modern

On the left- Diamond Starglass Grout and on the right is a standard white sanded grout. Contributes to USGBC LEED Credits: MR 4.1 & 4.2(Recycled As you can see, sanded grout can be used as a design element to add heavy contrast and definition to the tile and/or the pattern. Free of BPA (bisphenol?A) A) found in epoxy grouts.

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Time2Design: Steam Cooking the "IT" Appliance!

Time2Design

An appliance that is becoming a standard "IT" appliance when making appliance selections in kitchen design is quickly becoming the Steam Oven - taking on as much importance as a standard oven. definition. Steam Cooking the "IT" Appliance! Contemporary Mahogany. countertops. craftsmanship. crosley mansion. custom cabinetry.

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Did you know that all grouts are NOT created equal?

Making Tile Modern

On the left- Diamond Starglass Grout and on the right is a standard white sanded grout. Contributes to USGBC LEED Credits: MR 4.1 & 4.2(Recycled As you can see, sanded grout can be used as a design element to add heavy contrast and definition to the tile and/or the pattern. Free of BPA (bisphenol‐A) found in epoxy grouts.

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Time2Design: NKBA - The Kitchen & Bath Authority

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They are who set the standards, make the rules and in general are all things Kitchen and Bath! definition. NKBA - The Kitchen & Bath Authority. NKBA - National Kitchen and Bath Association, the go to for the kitchen and bath industry! NKBA is the "authority" for the kitchen and bath industry. Contemporary Mahogany. countertops.

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