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Posts tagged “tile, stone & countertops”

Good Questions: Similar White Tiles?

Jessi would like some advice: Hi, Hoping you are well. I was wondering if you could help me find these tiles (or something like it). thanks for your time, Jessi (Note: Include a pic of your problem...

Granada Tiles: Intelligentsia's Finest Fez
Email from 8.21.08

I first saw these arresting blue and white tiles when heading out for coffee with Gregory in Silverlake last June (that's his feet and sandals below). It was the Intelligentsia coffee shop and it w...

Backward Tiles at Barrio North

Check out the unique texture created in this North London restaurant — the tiles on the wall were applied back-to-front, showcasing the various grids and grooves of the ceramic tiles... ...

i-Glass Countertop by 3Di
The New York Times 8.14.08

Counter tops are hot! But this one looks like ice — The New York Times shows us the texture and asymmetry of the i-Glass counter top from Florida-based company, 3Di......

Contractor's Insight on Renovation Materials
The New York Times 8.7.08

Contractor Stephen Fanuka gives The New York Times his insight into the materials often requested by Manhattan customers spending big bucks on apartment renovations. He tells us why we should be war...

Good Questions: Where Can I Find Replacement Tiles?

"After the last 'water incident' in my bathroom, the plumbers left me with quite a mess. I have a few areas that have no tiles at all now and would love to fix this up as it looks terrible (and imposs...

Granite Countertops & Radon Gas
The New York Times 7.24.08

Though the chances are slim, your granite countertop may be emitting high levels of radon gas. If you have granite countertops, you may want to test them for radioactivity. The New York Times examine...

Frammenti Micro Mosaic: Teeny-Tiny Tile from Brix

We love the look of Tiny Tile. Take a look at these micro-mosaic cube tiles that measure only 1/5 of an inch square!... ...

Justin Green of Build It Green NYC!
AT Offline 7.10.08

Build It Green NYC! >> See Slideshow Justin Green, Director of Build It Green NYC! was another of 4 presenters/panelists at last Thursday's AT Design Meetup on Green @ Home. Justin recognized t...

Hot or Not? Check-the-Box Tiles by Claude Closky
Washington DC

We make lists for everything. Mostly because we feel immense satisfaction when checking items off of our lists. So these check-the-box tiles by Claude Closky immediately caught our attention. We lo...

Transfer Kits by Tilano

In the mood for a small DIY project? This one's pretty neat. This company called Tilano makes photo transfer kits that allow you to transfer photographs or other graphics onto tile. ...

A Low Impact Material: 3form's 100 Percent

We've seen 3form's beautiful (and green) Chroma before. 3form has many lines of green materials and now they add one more: 100 Percent......

Rejuvenation's New Chandler Porcelain Hardware

New this month at Rejuvenation is the Chandler porcelain hardware collection. We were happy to see the retro collection on the back of the new Rejuvenation catalog that arrived in the mail today......

TileVault: More Cement Tile Inspiration
Boston

Maxwell posted a photo of Morrocan cement tiles recently and we love their time-worn beauty as well. In an entryway or kitchen where there's no upholstered furniture to clash with, they draw your e...

ColorCore Plastic Laminate by Formica

Okay, plastic laminate is not exactly a favorite around here. For some, it's even a dealbreaker. When it comes to Formica vs. the more seamless look of Corian, Formica doesn't hold a candle. But the...

Plywood: The Best Cheap Kitchen Countertop

We've debated the merits of various stones, laboratory-grade finishes and butcher blocks but we're loving the cheap and practical solution of plywood! This is especially an inexpensive and attractiv...

Banjo Countertops

The name struck us as funny when we learned about banjo countertops a few years ago. But now we just think of them as great space-savers in tiny bathrooms. They're named after the musical instrument...

Grout-Free Self-Adhesive Metal Tiles from Chemetal

Perfect for small-scale do it yourself projects! These four-inch-square tiles from Chemetal are self adhesive and don't require any grout. Chemetal is known for their metal laminates in larger comme...

TileVault: Convex Bathroom Tile at IKEA

What: Rectangular grey tile with a convex-arched profile. Where: A bathroom showroom in IKEA Brooklyn. Why: The warm, pale grey tile is simple and minimal, with a tiny twist — can you tell from th...

NY Good Questions: How Should We Transform Our Bathroom?

Dear AT, We're trying to give this pre-war bathroom a bit more of a luxe feel without doing massive renovations. As a start, we bought a new sink. We're working on adding more light. Above a...

NY Good Questions: How Should I Fix Up My Bathroom?

Dear AT, The small (5’ x 4’) bath in my prewar co-op has been the victim of several tragic renovations, resulting in the ugly tile, hideous clashing peach floor, crooked horrible water-wasting ...

NY Good Questions: How Should We Update Our Kitchen?

Dear AT, My family are about to move into a new home and we want to update it's kitchen without doing a major overhaul. We love a neutral palette of caramel, walnut, black and white. We'd like to...

ICFF 2008: Mibo Tile Tattoos

These Tile Tattoos are a great solution for renters who need a quick, easy and inexpensive change in their bathroom or kitchen. Though not reusable, these patterned vinyl stickers can temporarily tr...

NY Good Questions: Opinions on Linoleum Counter Tops?

Dear AT, What is the consensus on linoleum counter tops? I've seen Marmoleum countertops at Whole Foods and now on the materialicio.us site. There are so many great colors to choose from! I had ...

NY Good Questions: What Type of Backsplash Should I Get?

Dear AT, We are almost done with our kitchen renovation and would like AT reader suggestions on what we should do with the backsplash. As you can see in the picture we have the backsplash installed ...