CUSTOM Insights Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

What is the fastest way to build a mortar bed and waterproof a shower? What shower installation method is best suited for your project? The pre-slope and shower pan liner method? Waterproofing on top of the mortar bed using traditional mortar and membrane materials? A rapid curing system? The traditional method (TCNA method B415) calls for installing a pre-slope on the subfloor of the shower.

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Trendir Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

It doesn’t matter if you’ve got tile, hardwood or marble, you’ll want to add a plus spot somewhere in the kitchen to keep those feet cozy. Near the island or the sink, place something plush under your toes where you do your most work and add some texture. Create some extra comfort with these 40 kitchen rugs below! Chevron Recycled Cotton Chindi Rug from World Market This recycled cotton Chindi rug is the perfect addition to your offbeat, eclectic kitchen.

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ISC Surfaces

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Atlas Concorde Wave Sugar Walker Zanger Knit Angle Hex Twill Felt Adding three-dimensional appeal to walls is a hot trend that we expect to see more of in 2017. Check out these great options for your next wall project: 3D Wall Design by Atlas Concorde Knit by Walker Zanger You can also visit The Gallery at ISC Surfaces in Kansas City or St. Louis and ask one of our talented designers to show you other options.

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KB Culture

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

A compelling yet unhelpful light source, somber colors, and a general sense of foreboding mark this kitchen. Over the weekend, I saw Evening at the Talk House , a dark, dystopian play by Wally Shawn that has me brooding. Hence this design. dimorestudio.eu.

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Stagetecture

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

The constant drip from a leaky faucet or finding a pool of water below your kitchen sink days later is never fun. Discovering you have a plumbing leak can be a major inconvenience, and if not fixed in a timely manner, can become be quite expensive. The good news is, they’re usually easy to pinpoint and fix. Here’s some basic kitchen faucet troubleshooting tips to help you save time and costly service calls.

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