Understanding the product is the key to design and specification Porcelain tile is one of the fastest growing categories in the ceramic tile industry, especially in North America.? It has enjoyed such a meteoric rise in popularity that many...
Wright stressed that ?Organic Architecture? should be viewed as a philosophy rather than as a style. As a philosophy, Wright?s designs could change in appearance yet be governed by uniform organizing principles. Thus, the designs of a monolithic...
From the worlds of fashion, furnishings, and international culture, Shaw's skilled and knowledgeable experts have identified today's top eight colors below. What do you think? Are you seeing these colors in your own home? Cloud Gray The absolute...
Ceramic tile as we know it today has been around for several millennia.? As technology progressed the manufacturing process was modernized, but the basic process remains the same.? Ceramic tile is simply man-made stone so it should be no surprise...
No matter what your decorating tastes or lifestyle you can always find a variety of choices in hardwood flooring to enhance your d?cor and add richness to any room. Hardwood floors come in a wide variety of wood species, widths, stains and...
Ceramics originated in Ancient Egypt around 4700 BC and have been found in the oldest pyramids, the ruins of Babylon, and the remains of ancient Greek and Roman cities. Tiling spread west from the Middle East, maturing in Persia and becoming...
In general, there is not a specific standard for the size of a grout joint.? However, there are many relevant parameters that should be considered. What is the amount of variation from tile to tile? Are the edges of the tile linear or irregular...
Read the manual. This is the first and easiest step to a long, happier, flooring experience, yet so many of us skip it. No one knows a floor better than the people who made its, so we should all follow the manufacturer?s advice. Sweep or vacuum a...
The carpet industry is constantly bombarded with tales of doctors who tell their patients to remove carpet from their homes because it aggravates their asthma and is a contributing factor to poor indoor air quality.? We also hear the one about...
Ask yourself this? "What do I want my home to feel like when I walk into the door?" "Do I want it to be a quiet oasis with soothing color palettes?" This can be achieved by layering multiple patterns in fabrics and soft luscious carpets.The soft...
