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- Ceramic Tile Adds Beauty to Kitchen
- Record, The; Bergen County, N.J. (2/11/2007)
- DEAR TIM: My kitchen backsplash is just painted drywall. Can you offer any tips and suggestions for kitchen backsplash tile? DEAR DANA: It's no surprise that you keep gravitating to ceramic tile.
- New Bath Combines Style and Accessibility
- Virginian - Pilot (2/10/2007)
- WHEN DONA AND JERRY Didio began exploring the means of constructing a new bathroom, they soon found themselves on their own. The Didios found inspiration in a family friend's recent bedroom and bath addition. Family and friends helped Jerry with framing, plumbing and woodwork.
- Planning Ideal Bathroom
- Cincinnati Post (2/10/2007)
- Bathrooms used to be the most neglected room in the house. Today's bathroom is often acknowledged as second only to the kitchen as the most service-oriented space in the abode.Ideally, there should be a bathroom for every bedroom, plus a powder room for guests.
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Custom Stainless Steel Countertops Combine Function and Style
- ebuild (2/9/2007)
- More than 86 years ago, Elkay began as a pioneer in the production of stainless steel sinks. The company has continued to expand its portfolio, revolutionizing its existing product line by showcasing its ability to customize stainless steel countertops and seamlessly integrate sinks. Elkay is adding to its capabilities by introducing a new Custom Matte finish option for its custom products.
- Marblex Design International, Inc. To Be Featured In 2007 "Best of Cambria" Calendar
- ebuild (2/7/2007)
- Cambria, the only U.S. producer of natural quartz surfaces, is recognizing the most unique and innovative installations of its product in its "Best of Cambria" 2007 Contest. Winners of the national contest include Marblex Design International, Inc. of Fairfax, Virginia, which was chosen as its grand prize winner. Marblex Design International, Inc., will be featured as the cover photography in a calendar that includes 12 CambriaoftheMonth winners.
- Islands in the Stream
- BUILDER Magazine (2/1/2007)
- More Americans are entertaining at home, and they're craving open kitchens that make cooking both a communal experience and a spectator sport. Islands are an anchor in this equation. What are some options, in terms of their shape, size, and configuration? Are there certain design rules that should remain constant, no matter what?
- Blue Slide Art Tile
- Sunset (2/1/2007)
- The depth and variation of a watercolor painting: That's the remarkable character of Gordon Bryan's handmade field tiles, which can overlay as many as three different colors. Their ceramic tiles have a distinct "brushiness" that shows the random pattern of brushstrokes used to apply the glazes; the two also produce handpressed relief tiles with an Arts and Crafts bent, as well as whimsical hand- carved tiles depicting farm animals like cows and sheep. Copyright Sunset Publishing Corporation Feb 2007
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Silestone By Cosentino Announces New Mountain Series
- ebuild (1/30/2007)
- Utilizing a new five-dimensional color process, the Silestone Mountain Series premieres quartz surfacing with more depth, richness and clarity. This series features the durability and strength of quartz surfacing, with a superior distribution of color that rivals quarried stone without ever having to be sealed.
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Cambria Quartz Line of Surfacing for Countertops
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/22/2007)
- Cambria. Four colors are being introduced to the Cambria Quartz line of surfacing for countertops and other applications. Sussex offers hints of gray and blue on a chocolate brown base; Dover is a sleek tan ideal for contemporary projects; Southampton features a bold mixture of black, gray, copper, and sky blue; and Hyde Park showcases natural gray and light green tones. 866-226-2742.
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Riverwash High-Pressure Laminate Finish Collection
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/22/2007)
- Formica. Two new series are being added to the manufacturer's Riverwash high-pressure laminate finish collection. Both Quarstone series and Granite series laminate surfaces have a low-luster dual gloss texturing that emulates the crystalline structure of natural quartz and granite. The Quarstone series is available in crème, walnut, and smoke; the Granite series, featuring random color variations and veining, comes in American rose, Brazilian brown, and Venetian gold. 800-367-6422.
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