CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JUNE 2, 2015

The comprehensive tile and stone company deemed “where the architects and designers shop” by Washingtonian Magazine was chosen by the more than 16 million monthly users that comprise the Houzz community. Architectural Ceramics has been awarded “Best Of Houzz” by Houzz, the leading platform for home remodeling and design.

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Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

APRIL 16, 2013

You have a lot of different countertop options: Marble : Marble is one of the most beautiful stones, but you do have to take care to ensure your countertops stay looking nice—try to use coasters for all glasses, and keep in mind that marble can’t sustain heat as well as other materials. Kitchen Design'

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The Perfect Bath

APRIL 8, 2015

This bath can be seen and experienced in the Waterworks showroom at 3314 M Street NW, Washington DC. A double vanity with Henry lavatory fittings in unlaquered brass (note the shelf for storage) and an Empire tub with an exposed bath mixer with hand shower.

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Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

JUNE 23, 2014

It’s best to stick with stone like granite, quartz, or marble for these surfaces and use ceramic tiles as a more affordable backsplash option. If you need kitchen design help and live in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, there’s only one name you need to know: Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens!

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Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

MAY 21, 2015

Right now, the trend is to blend old and new—stainless steel appliances with traditional stone countertops or antique fixtures with minimalist custom cabinets. Open shelving is making it big on the East Coast, with many homes in the Washington, DC area taking advantage of this storage and décor solution. Ready for a kitchen remodel?

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Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

DECEMBER 20, 2011

The Maryland, Washington, DC and Virginia area kitchen designers at Jack Rosen can make sure your kitchen backsplash seamlessly complements your room and makes the right kind of statement! There are a variety of materials to use for your kitchen backsplash, including metal, glass, marble, ceramic tile – you name it!

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Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

MARCH 19, 2014

Materials to avoid are stone (like marble) and ceramic. If you live in Maryland, Washington, DC, or Northern Virginia and are interested in a custom kitchen design that can complement your more advanced stages of living, Jack Rosen can help. Age-Friendly Kitchen Design in Maryland.

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StoneDimensions

JANUARY 19, 2015

I am employed at Coldspring, in Cold Spring, MN (formally known as the Cold Spring Granite Company) where I head up the sales and marketing for the company and have been in the stone industry with Coldspring since 1977. However, more needs to done to emphasize safety and best practices in the quarrying and installation of natural stone.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 30, 2017

It’s no secret that natural stone has natural variation. speaks to a scary common client question: can natural stone can be hand-picked? “If you are ordering marble, limestone, or any natural stone, be prepared to go with flow. ” For Washington D.C. Contractor: Vallefuoco Contractors, LLC.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Oberlin, Ohio—The winners of the 2022 Pinnacle Awards were announced during the Natural Stone Institute Awards Ceremony at StonExpo in Las Vegas. The floor-to-ceiling walls are made from Blanc Absolute Marble. Kennedy Center Hall of Nations Engraving Washington, D.C. Rugo Stone Lorton, Va. Rugo Stone Lorton, Va.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 24, 2018

The 12″x24″ marble tile features a deeply brushed finish, similar to a flamed or textured finish, that accentuates it’s linear veining. Like any marble, our Vestige collection features a range of color variation to be expected from a natural stone. The his and hers vanity tops feature Cararra marble slabs.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Architects of the time chose wood and brick over the traditional marble and heavy stained glass in order to compensate. The capitals of their columns feature ornate carvings and stone gargoyles in stark contrast to the plainer Greek and Roman styles. Image Via: University of Mary Washington. Jewels also played a large role.

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