Archive | February, 2009
Local Business Profile: J. Alexander Fine Woodworking
If you are in the neighborhood of Boise, Idaho on Friday, February 27th, 2009, I strongly encourage you to visit the furniture line debut of Jared Patchin, owner of J. Alexander Fine Woodworking. I’ve been eagerly following the progression of his design and prototype fabrication over at jawoodworking.com, and the finished products look beautiful! J.A. [...]
Continue reading...Question: What is ‘engineered tile’?
11. February 2009
Natural wood flooring on the left, wood laminate on the right. Marwa asks: What are engineered tiles ? How are the made? How they are cut? What are they used for? Hello, Marwa! Thanks for your question. I’m sorry the answer has been slightly delayed. Unfortunately, the term ‘engineered tiles’ does not describe a specific [...]
Continue reading...Beyond Beige – The Resurgence of Color in Carpet
9. February 2009
Photo Source: dion gillard The resurgent popularity of carpet is increasingly evident as homeowners reassess what really matters. In a time of global economic uncertainty, our values become clearer than ever and home becomes paramount. Carpet brings to our homes softness, fashion, color, and depth. Current designs trend toward softer, more tailored looks, including nature-inspired [...]
Continue reading...The Low-Down on Slab Thicknesses and Edge Details
4. February 2009
Slabs of granite, marble, travertine, and even engineered stone basically come in two thicknesses: ¾” (2cm) and 1 ¼” (3cm). Used in their original form, without a lamination, we would refer to them as single thickness 2cm or 3cm counter tops. When doing single thickness counter tops, there are some specific preparations that need to [...]
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26. February 2009
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