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Cersaie’13 show app now available from Tile of Spain

Tile of Spain USA

'Information about all the Spanish ceramic tile companies exhibiting at CERSAIE 13 September 23rd through September 27th is now available in the palm of your hand with the CERSAIE’13 App. This free app for iPad, iPhone, and Android allows you to have access to all Tile of Spain exhibitors at CERSAIE’13. Download the CERSAIE’13 app and search by exhibit hall, sector or company.

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Nuts and Bolts: Some Cement Tile Installation Tips

Granada Tile

'How do you get your cement tile floor to look its best? Read our handy tile installation rundown. Tile photo Granada Tile. A while back, we shared Granada Tile ‘s brand new tile installation video with you, featuring Guy Vidal, of Design Vidal , taking us through the steps involved in installing cement tile in a bathroom. It’s a great overview and visual, if you’re about to take on a cement tile installation project yourself.

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September 2013 Outlet Special

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

'Why go to a Big Box Store? EVERYDAY BLOWOUT DEALS ON PREMIUM TILE! If you are looking for premium tile at “big box” prices, look no further. Check out our Outlet Center specials for September. Additional discounts do not apply. Tuscany Chianti from Dolce Vita. For a great-looking rustic Italian style, this tile is outstanding. Tuscany is a durable glazed porcelain with a handmade irregular edge for an old-world feel.

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Avente Tile Talk: Removing Grout Haze in a Cement Tile Installation

Tile Talk

'Tuesday, September 3, 2013. Removing Grout Haze in a Cement Tile Installation. Lets face it, not everything goes right 100% all of the time. E ven a well-planned project may encounter problems that nobody expected. Nevertheless, it is always better to be prepared and know what problems to expect. Today, I discuss grout haze – a problem that often occurs with both ceramic and cement tile installations.

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Bringing an Ambitious Design from Concept to Reality

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

'The design of Coba Cocina Restaurant in Lexington, Kentucky, was inspired by cenotes, a natural wonder found most often in the Yucatan Peninsula, where land has eroded over centuries to create a mystical underwater world. The focal point of the restaurant is an aquarium that is home to the largest private collection of moon jellyfish in the world. The project team decided that the best material to simulate the limestone bedrock and underwater atmosphere would be a variety of tile.

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Cupboards Kitchen and Bath: Friday Find - Stone Forest Salus.

Discerning Design

'Friday, September 6, 2013. Friday Find - Stone Forest Salus Potting Sink. As the push for outdoor living spaces reaches a fevered pitch, Im more interested in the outdoor spaces that we where we do more working than living. Im still waiting on some sort of recliner/lawn mower that allows me to watch a movie on my iPad while I "mow" the lawn. Until that technology exists, Ill happily love the goodies that make outdoor work just as nice as outdoor relaxing.

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kbculture: Bright Prospects

KB Culture

'skip to main | skip to sidebar. 05 September 2013. Bright Prospects. Days are getting shorter, and for us die-hard alfresco diners, the tea lights and hurricane lamps are slowly losing the battle against the darkness. Dubbed My New Flame, these unabashedly electronic candles hold out more than a glimmer of hope to rectify the situation. A circuit board comprises the 16-inch taper, while the flame is a grid of 128 micro LEDs that have been programmed to flicker and wave with verisimilitude. ingo

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How Not To Install Tile | Confessions Of A Tile Setter

How to Floor Tile

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Transformations Art and Craft Show 2013 Featured Artist: Amy Turner and her Weaving

Margaret Almon Mosaics

'Traditional wool rag rug by Amy Turner. Amy Turner grew up in an artistic household, with both parents accomplished painters, and her father had a large ceramics studio. She has been weaving for over 35 years. Her father gave her a loom when she was in high school and she has been weaving every since. Rayon shawl woven in lace weave with hand dyed yarns by Amy Turner.

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kbculture: [Not Quite] Endless Summer

KB Culture

'skip to main | skip to sidebar. 03 September 2013. [Not Quite] Endless Summer. While it might not yet be the time to deflate the pool toys and fold up the patio umbrellas, that day, Im afraid to say, will come. This heavy-duty grill/fryer/cooktop, however, can easily transition to autumn usage. Roll it to a sheltered, well-ventilated space and put it to work during the fall football season. liberincucina.it.

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An Architect's Bag 002 | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

'about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? Home / Bags / An Architect’s Bag 002 An Architect’s Bag 002 Bob Borson — September 7, 2013 — 21 Comments A few weeks ago, in a moment of weakness, I decided to take my architectural bag – the bag that carries my treasures between home and the office – pull everything out and show it to the world.

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The Duke of Windsor’s Bath

The Perfect Bath

'The always well dressed Duke of Windsor had an equally well appointed bath. The over arching statement in this space is the use of elegant materials; the glorious figured Arabescato marble clads the walls and floor, beautiful and decorative Art Deco chairs upholstered in white leather encourage visiting, the long and comfortable bathtub urges soaking.

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Kitchen Seating Ideas

Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

'Planning to remodel your kitchen? Tired of your traditional table and interested in updating your seating? There are plenty of kitchen seating options—you aren’t limited to a table. Whether to better fit your informal and on-the-go lifestyle, accommodate a growing family, or simply enhance the aesthetic of your kitchen, different seating can make a significant difference!

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Mid-Season Modern

KB Culture

'When looking through my architecture and interiors photo files, I often think about how the locations would look at different times of the year. The relaxed modernism of this bath makes a seasonal bridge that''s appropriate today, as we''re poised between summer and fall. The drawer pulls of knotted manila rope have a nautical/estival ethos about them, while the crisp orthogonal patterns of the cabinets, tile, and windows will form an orderly contrast to the coming changing scene of autumn foli

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Caduceus Suncatcher: Symbol of Medical Staff

Margaret Almon Mosaics

'Stratoz was commissioned to make a caduceus suncatcher in purple, and he decided to make another one for his Stratozpheres Etsy Shop. A friend pointed out the dragonfly quality. Not surprisingly, I love the orange wings. When I worked as a medical librarian, my predecessor had left behind a cast iron caduceus bookend, which had broken in two. I wonder what happened.

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My Weekend “Mall-cation.”

The Ace of Space

'There is nothing like spending a vacation with family, i.e. a sister that babysits. A sister that drops you off at your favorite shopping Mecca for a seven hour “Mall-cation,” while she bravely spends the day with the Fashionista. I was in “Blogger Bliss” at one of my favorite malls, Southpark in Charlotte, N.C. I […].

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In and Out Kitchen

KB Culture

'Iffy weather throughout the holiday weekend curtailed more than a few cookouts, I''m afraid. This clever design would offer at least a modicum of shelter from the storm. Extra-deep eaves [with lighting] provide overhead coverage, and the accordion-style windows form an effective wind-block. That faucet is great choice for the kitchen, by the way; jointed in several places, it can be positioned to serve guests outdoors or inside.

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Wordless Wednesday: Caduceus Mosaic at Wanamaker’s in Philadelphia

Margaret Almon Mosaics

'Marble Mosaic Caduceus from the foyer of the Wanamaker’s Department Store. Photo by Wayne Stratz. Perhaps there was a Pharmacy.

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Mr. Perfect

KB Culture

'Be still, my heart! A Three-Ring Agitator and a Lint-Away System? Who could resist such charms? Throw in the impeccable fashion sense [A snappy fedora with classic white enamel—yowza!] and promised low maintenance, and I see a relationship that will last far beyond 1962.

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