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Green Building 2: Air Quality

H.Winter Showroom Blog

'This post is part of a series about Green Building. On our quest to select Green flooring products for our home, the one factor that has a direct and immediate effect on our lives is the quality of the air that we breathe in our homes. Poor air quality can cause allergic reactions, skin irritations and make a home uncomfortable. In this article, we will address several factors that contribute to indoor air quality: Dust & Animal Hair: Breath allergy free Cleaners & Chemical Gasses: The

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Terra Home Ceramics: moorish fountain

Lingua Terra Tile

'Terra Home Ceramics. Luxury art tile, hand built porcelain vessels, and porcelain jewelry by artist Bronwyn Simons. moorish fountain. Were working on a very exciting commission right now: creating the tiles and helping with the design for a beautiful star-shaped Moorish fountain destined for a California courtyard. Back in 2004 when I designed our Alhambra Series , I visualized them in a gorgeous, traditional Moorish fountain.

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In the beginning…

Cement Style

'Share this article. LinkedIn. Facebook. Google Plus. Pinterest. Twitter. Add to favorites. Email. RSS. The post In the beginning… appeared first on Cement Style.

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Ceramic and Porcelain Tile Emerges as a Leader in Green Remodeling.

H.Winter Showroom Blog

'Have you caught the Green bug yet? Most Americans are embracing the Green movement that has been sweeping across the country like contagious etiquette. We are using canvas shopping bags, recycling our newspapers and cans, and purchasing organic tomatoes. But many draw the line at selecting Green building products because of budget factors. I would like to take the next several entries to show you why ceramic, porcelain and stone tile can allow you to live healthier, save you money and decrease

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New Tile Series: Ragno Crystal Stone

H.Winter Showroom Blog

'Roll out the red carpet, Crystal Stone has arrived! Mosaic 5/8” tumbled stone are mixed with tumbled glass and extraordinary undulated glass creating a rich surface for any room in your home. Available in nine colors from subtle earthy tones to cool contemporary shades, there is a Crystal Stone that will make your project stand above the rest. Crystal Stone is sold by the sheet, there are 18 rows of tile on a 12” sheet.

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Celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness with Pink Tile!

H.Winter Showroom Blog

'The month of October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and every store I walk into represents the cause in one form or another. While arranging Maniscalco glass tile in our showroom today, I noticed how many of the glass tile are a delightful shade of pink. Inspired, I ran around the showroom collecting all the pink tile as I could pull together. Ceramic, porcelain, and glass were all represented in blush tones, including a hot pink, sparkly tile from Original Style.

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Natural Stone – General Installation & Cleaning

H.Winter Showroom Blog

'We provide these natural stone installation instructions as a general guideline. Please see the manufacturer''s recommendations for specific installation information. Usage __ Walls, countertops, and flooring (subject to job specification). May be used in some exterior applications, depending on geographic location. Most stone cannot be guaranteed in the northeast region of the U.S. due to possible frost damage.

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Selecting Grout Color

H.Winter Showroom Blog

'We have a great display in our showroom featuring green/gray limestone tile with a grey grout. One of our customers decided to use an antique white grout so that each tile was more defined. What she didn’t expect was that the cream pieces in the listello she was using, would virtually disappear. Take the time to consider how the color of your grout will influence the color of your tile and your decorative pieces.

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Belsol Crackle Glass

H.Winter Showroom Blog

'Westminsters Belsol Glass collection offers an exciting, sparkley and creative element to tile design. Crackle glass can be a dramatic or elegant accent to your kitchen backsplash or shower, depending on your color selection. Glass is a raw material from the earth, be aware that color variation should be expected and enjoyed. Crackle Glass should last you for years to come however, it is only recommended for interior walls or ceilings.

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