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Tile Excellence For Sale and I retired to Florida, So why am I in Gloucester, MA.

Tile Excellence

Tile Installation Services | Labor Only | Tile Excellence. for the entire summer posting tile job pictures here and on Craigslist Boston -something I haven’t done since I retired 2 years ago-- from a tile installation job I just finished in Gloucester, MA ? Because. I am BOOKED solid with tile installation and repair jobs, including lots of waterline swimming pool tile repairs.

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It’s Only Natural: AC’s Glass Tile Collection

Architectural Ceramics

School’s out for summer. The sun is shining. It’s only natural that we all want to run for the Rehoboth beaches. Better yet, let’s collect bits of sea glass off the beaches of southern Spain. In the meantime, here’s one of Architectural Ceramic’s own collections: Naturals. This glossy and matte glass tile brings the beach to your home without all the sand.

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Quick Ship Collection Expands for the 2017 Year to Include 57 Spanish Tile Companies

Tile of Spain USA

Tile of Spain , the international brand representing 125 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER), announces new additions to the Tile of Spain Quick Ship Collection. The updated catalog of Spanish tile now includes 57 ceramic tile companies and over 215 products available in the U.S. The Quick Ship Collection reference guide which includes a select group of tile products from Spanish manufacturers that are available for immediate purcha

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Why Cement Tile Is Great For A Kitchen Floor

Granada Tile

Cement Tile Makes A Great Kitchen Floor. If you’re considering new tile for your kitchen floor, look no further than cement tile. It’s a great choice for many reasons. It’s durable! It’ll look good for years to come! It feels great on the feet (for those who like to cook barefoot). And there are so many beautiful colors and patterns to choose from.

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How To Remove Glue Down Wood Flooring From Concrete

How to Floor Tile

This is what the finished product looked like. The homeowner had foundation work done and in the process the contractor had to break out some of their wood floor to break out concrete to install piers. A common practice in North Texas. I was able to install this simulated Wood Porcelain Tile that transitioned into the existing wood almost as smooth as glass.

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Barn-Style Guesthouse Features an Element of Surprise

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Carney Logan Burke Architects completed the design of this barn-style guesthouse in Wilson, WY. Contrary to popular belief, this is not a renovation of an existing structure, but a beautiful traditional house built from scratch. The 2,400-square-foot project serves three purposes: it is a guesthouse for its many visitors looking to disconnect, a workout area for the lady of the house and an expansive first-floor garage with a ceramic checkerboard tile floor.

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There’s Subway Tile, and then there’s SUBWAY TILE!

Giotile

There’s no denying that subway tile is a classic. The shiny white 3″ x 6″ ceramic tiles were the surfacing material of choice for the New York subway system that opened in 1904.

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Which Tile is Best for You?

Conestoga Tile Blog

Photo: NovaBell Imperial series, color Cappucino. When it comes to flooring there are many different choices for a homeowner. In this article, we’re going to focus in on the advantages of various types of tile and how to ensure that you know the advantages of using tile in your home. Many Material Options – Tile floors are made from hard materials that are derived from a variety of sources including ceramic, natural stone, and glass.

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How to Trick Out Your Outdoor Grill Using 10 Essential BBQ Accessories

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

We hope you like the products we recommend. Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. We’ve collected some of our favorite outdoor grill ideas to get you ready for summer. Setting up your barbecue area to function as efficiently as a professional kitchen will make the whole grilling process easier.

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Black & White Patterns from ANT Tile at Rubble in Minneapolis

Rubble Tile

Vintage-Style Porcelain Mosaic Tile at Rubble The concept is simple: mosaics made from small, triangular, black and vintage white tiles. From this core idea, ANT Tile has created an impressively large and versatile array of tile patterns. Some are complex, some are simple, but all are as timeless and fashionable as the combination of black and […].

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Showering in the Tub: A Do or a Don’t?

The Perfect Bath

I was recently asked what I would do in my master bath if there was not room for both a tub and a shower. Would I consider showering in the tub? The answer is a resounding NO. And my rationale was confirmed the other night when I stayed in a hotel in Boston where I had to shower in the tub. Showering in a tub, especially as one ages, does not feel safe.

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Tile Floors: Always a Good Choice

Conestoga Tile Blog

Photo: Vallelunga Martis. There are many choices when shopping for flooring materials. How can you know which flooring will be best for your home? Take a good look at tile — one of the best choices for your home’s interior. Tile has a long list of benefits over other materials which make it a desirable home feature for homeowners. Here are just a few of the reasons to love tile.

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Great Outdoor Living Space Ideas

Trendir Magazine

Time to kick back and enjoy the great outdoors! Whether you have a large outdoor living space or a small living space, creating a unique outdoor living space that connects with your personality is a great way to go about creating a stylish place. Regardless if you have a porch, deck, patio and/or all three our guide will help you create the outdoor living space you have always wanted all while take complete advantage of the warm weather.

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Material Meaning

KB Culture

How instructive to compare the natural patterns of two materials in this kitchen. Both the grain of the wood and the veining of the stone express the passage of time—perhaps hundreds of years. For me, that's a profound thought that goes beyond a mere surface treatment. tellointeriors.com.

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Black & White Patterns from ANT Tile at Rubble in Minneapolis

Rubble Tile

Vintage-Style Porcelain Mosaic Tile at Rubble The concept is simple: mosaics made from small, triangular, black and vintage white tiles. From this core idea, ANT Tile has created an impressively large and versatile array of tile patterns. Some are complex, some are simple, but all.

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MIA+BSI Offers Two Scholarships for the Natural Stone Industry

Stone Update

Opportunities for young industry workers to expand knowledge.

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Outdoor living tips and trends in the San Diego Union-Tribune

JG Kitchens

As regular Gold Notes readers know, I write a monthly cover story for the U-T ‘s Home + Garden section. I thought you’d find this June feature on outdoor living to be useful and fun to read. Feel free to share your thoughts and own outdoor style shots in the comments section. Covered day beds take lounging to a new level! (Photo Courtesy: The Home Depot ).

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30 Breathtaking Living Wall Designs for Creating Your Own Vertical Garden

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

We hope you like the products we recommend. Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. A living wall, or vertical garden, is a collection of wall-mounted plants. Vertical wall gardens are the latest trend in home design and are the perfect way to bring a bit of the outdoors in. Living walls are not only beautiful but great for the air quality of your home, thanks to the plants that adorn them.

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10 Outdoor Lighting Ideas You Must See

Trendir Magazine

Outdoor lighting is a prominent aspect in any outdoor landscape décor it creates ambiance as well as practical function. It can even be taken a step further by incorporating various different lighting fixtures. In order to create the perfect lighting ambiance for you and your current décor. We have put together our take on the best outdoor lighting in hopes of giving you some lighting ideas that will inspire you to take your backyard to an entire new level.

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New Study Finds Potential for Thermally Upgrading Suspended Timber Ground Floors

The A to Z of Building

New research reveals the actual heat loss from suspended timber ground floors might be nearly twice that of previous estimates and the potential for thermally upgrading such floors is much greater.

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Home Ownership: Two Areas to Watch out for

Kitchen and Residential Design

Home ownership is an integral part of the American dream. However, despite the rewards of home ownership, there are undoubtedly costs — physical, monetary and time — of being a home owner. Anyone who has spent a brisk fall afternoon cleaning out gutters stuffed with soggy leafs can tell you that it is not a fun task, and neither is nailing down loose shingles or patching cracks in an old foundation.

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The Best Modern Designs from the 2017 One Room Challenge

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

The One Room Challenge started out as a small initiative among the blogging community, founded by Linda Weinstein of the blog Calling it Home. The idea was to spur her readers and fellow home bloggers to take on a room remodel over the course of six weeks and document it all on their respective blogs and social media accounts using the hashtag #oneroomchallenge.

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18 Pieces of Dual Purpose Furniture for Your Home

Trendir Magazine

These dual purpose pieces help maximize available space in a home and also get twice the use because of functionality. Invest in thoughtful, innovative furniture and design solutions to help a space function better. Whether your family has clutter that needs to be stored or you want to hideaway your desk at the end of the workday, multi-purpose furniture optimizes your space.

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USGBC Awards LEED Platinum Certification to Mirabella Homeowners

The A to Z of Building

The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) has awarded the owners of the first 70 completed and occupied Mirabella homes in Bradenton, Florida the highest LEED certification level, Platinum.

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5 Reasons To Live the Urban Life

Kitchen and Residential Design

In the beginning of the 18 and 1900s most people lived pretty harmoniously within the countryside. Then throughout the 19th and 20th centuries the cities began to take shape with industry and more development which brought a surplus of jobs. With development across the globe, people continue to flock to the city to enjoy the benefits of an easier and more accessible lifestyle that with globalization has brought many multicultural attributes and opportunities.

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Wet Set

KB Culture

In their quest to create union of opposites—a tub with a small footprint and a spacious interior—Neri & Hu worked on the design of the Immersion bath for more than three years. The iroko wood seat can be removed for stretched-out bathing; concealed metal weights keep the seat from floating when it's slid into place for a sit-down soak in the tub. agapedesign.it.

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Independence Day Closures

ISC Surfaces

All ISC Surfaces locations, including The Gallery showrooms, will be closed on Tuesday, July 4. Enjoy a safe and happy holiday!

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ChromaLuxe Introduces New Flooring Panels with Moisture-Resistant High-Density Fiberboard Sheets

The A to Z of Building

ChromaLuxe, the global leader in the manufacturing of sublimatable photo panels, has taken the décor and durability of its photo panels from the wall to the floor with the introduction of.

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Upgrade Property Value And Outdoor Utility

Kitchen and Residential Design

The Pergola Factor Modern technology is merging with stylistic outdoor solutions in more and more appealing ways. Consider the pergola. Basically, this is a slatted roof that can be opened or closed depending on the weather. Sun or rain, your outdoor plans remain the same. Just flip a switch and the slats close, keeping out the rain. There are quite a few surprisingly effective outdoor pergola designs , and they can be very useful in allowing a get-together to remain outdoors and sustain any wea

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Leggy Design

KB Culture

I'm charmed by this mash-up of post-modern and mid-century design. Designed by Arter & Citton, the lacquered cabinet sports an asymmetric angular bump; the sink basin follows that line. Tapered ash legs jaunt outwards, giving the piece a most solid footing. The STRA8 vanity is available in 20 colors. hafrogeromin.it.

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Bostik Becomes Official Partner of Tour de France

Stone Update

Specialty adhesives business line of Arkema upgrades sponsorship for 2017 and 2018 cycling events.

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ZipWall's New FoamRail Span Mini Adjustable Tapeless Seal can Create Tight Seal in Small Spaces

The A to Z of Building

ZipWall today announced the addition of the FoamRail Span™ Mini Tapeless Seal, an adjustable rail that extends up to four feet and tightly seals a dust barrier without tape. It is the newest.

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Your First Architectural Job is Important

Life of an Architect

Pretty simple and straightforward sentence – “Your first architectural job is important.” Let me clarify that I’m not talking about summer jobs or internships … those don’t really count. No, what I’m talking about is the first real job a person takes once they’ve graduated from college – the job that signals the beginning of their professional career.

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Getaway Kitchen

KB Culture

I need a vacation. I'm thinking France [Vive la Macron!]. City, country, coast, or mountains—I'm not picky. But as reality has other plans for me, I shall have to content myself with a vicarious visit. This classique kitchen by Eugénie Collet, with its towering skylights, will easily do.

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NTCA Announces New Five Star Contractors

Stone Update

Michigan, Georgia companies added to list of top installation companies.

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Covestro to Take Panelized Construction to Next Level with Introduction of PUReWall Panel

The A to Z of Building

As the demand for new residential construction continues, more builders are turning to panelization – the prefabrication of structural building components in a factory instead of the job site.

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486,712 is Not What I Signed Up For

Life of an Architect

For those of you paying attention, I am almost at my wit’s end. I have been sitting at my keyboard writing what could generously be described as “articles” on what it means to be an architect, and in a somewhat lesser capacity, pulling the curtain back on the process of working with an architect since January 10th, 2010. It’s hard to believe but this is the 817th article I’ve written since “ Who Wants to be Relevant?

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