When building a new home or remodeling an existing home, flooring choices are everything. With pets in the home, this becomes even more important, because pets are just as hard, if not harder, than people on flooring surfaces. What are the ...
These days, our homes are full of toxic substances, chemicals, and allergens. According to the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) more than half of the population of the United States suffers from some form of ...
The importance of evolving design trends cannot be overstated, especially because they filter down to influence every segment of home interior goods. Of course that includes floor coverings, and the new product introductions exhibited at ...
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NSF International, an independent global organization that writes public health standards and certifies products for food, water and consumer goods, now offers Green SquaredSM Certification for sustainable ceramic tiles, glass tiles and ...
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Marble tile is one of the more luxurious and upscale materials to use when tiling any room in the house. With its attractive and polished appearance, along with durability that will help it to last a lifetime, it is a natural choice for ...
Although tiles are more commonly used in the kitchen than anywhere in the home barring the bathroom, most people still limit themselves to the ordinary choices of ceramic of porcelain tiles. While these are certainly practical, affordable ...
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Using tile in a kitchen is certainly not a revolutionary or ground breaking idea. In fact, a large majority of households use tile in some way in their kitchens, whether that is on the countertops, backsplash, walls or as flooring. However, ...
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Using tiles in a kitchen is certainly not a new concept, as it one of the most popular materials to use in a modern day kitchen. However, many of the kitchen tiles in use are outdated or more traditional, which simply doesn't match with a ...
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Selecting the right kitchen tile types is the biggest challenge for homeowners who want to update their kitchen floors. The decision ultimately comes down to your budget and the type of aesthetic appeal you are looking to add to the ...
Glass tile is a very popular choice for home owners now days. One reason is glass mosaic tile has the ability to go with classic or modern decor. Installing glass tile is not has hard as many think, with a little research and the right ...
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Is "bathroom makeover" one of your 2012 resolutions? Ours too! That's why we asked some of Canada's leading design experts for their take on the coming year's most compelling bath trends. Whether you’re planning a full bathroom ...
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For homeowners who'd like to add a bit of distinction to their kitchen tile flooring, a plain square tile just won't do. Here are three types of tile that set the bar for distinctive style. Penny Rounds Small hexagon tiles are a fairly ...
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With so many different tiling options available today, it can be struggle to decide which type is best in your own home. Although many homeowner enjoy a more traditional look provided by ceramic or porcelain tiles, it can also be wonderful ...
Many kitchens feature tile in some aspect of the room. Whether used for flooring, walls, backsplash or countertop, tile is the most commonly used material for kitchen. While it may seem like an obvious choice to use tile in your own ...
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There are 3 types of ceramic tile: glazed, unglazed and porcelain. Understand them and you’re home free. Glazed ceramic tiles are coated with glass-forming minerals and ceramic stains. Typically, they have a matte, semi-gloss or ...