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Yes, you can use travertine on a kitchen floor!

28. August 2009

Some of the most beautiful homes in Idaho’s Treasure Valley and all over the Western United States have travertine floors in kitchens, dining rooms, bathrooms, and other areas. Travertine is a sedimentary rock, namely calcite or aragonite (calcium carbonate), which is formed by mineral deposits when water travels through a limestone bed. As this water [...]

Featured Blog: Inhabitat

25. June 2009

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Inhabitat is a fascinating adventure into the world of recycling and repurposing. I’ve spent some time simply scrolling through their recent posts, and discovered many interesting posts on dwelling made from old shipping containers, various recycled furniture and accessories, and even a toilet made out of … well, you’ll have to read that one. The [...]

Four Ways to Highlight Your Kitchen Design

16. June 2009

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They say the kitchen is the “nucleus of your home.” That said, the counter tops and the area behind your cook top is the visual focal point of your kitchen and sets the tone for your entire look. Your backsplash can be both functional and beautiful since it can be crafted from stylish, yet easy [...]

Definition: Travertine

14. April 2009

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Travertines are chalky, limestone-like rocks. Found in the earth’s crust, its unique look and qualities are derived from thermal springs of water which are forced up and through it by geologic pressures. This water washes out any weaker materials, leaving the bubbly, miniature swiss cheese look behind. Sometimes silica will collect and grow in the [...]

Definition: 1cm, 2cm, 3cm

8. April 2009

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Slabs of granite, marble, travertine, or quartz come in several thicknesses. We shorten the names from terms like ‘one centimeter’ to 1cm, 2cm, 3cm, 4cm, and 6cm, because it just gets too hard to say ‘centimeter’ over and over. These thicknesses each work best in different situations. Here are a few basic guidelines; but keep [...]

Definition: Lamination

1. April 2009

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Definition: Lamination, lam, lammed edges. When you hear a designer here in at our granite showroom talk about ‘lammed edges,’ they are not referring to sheep of any sort. Instead, this is fabrication slang for lamination, the process of placing two materials immediately against each other in a sheet. For granite, this refers to the [...]

Where Can I Learn About Epoxy Flooring?

10. March 2009

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Photo source: Bit Boy on Flickr This is a conversation I recently had on Twitter with @losingtime, a Twitter Friend of mine. Me: Hey, anything we can help you with? You have a question about epoxy flooring? losingtime: when i was house hunting, saw some stylish condo interiors with the kitchen epoxy-fied. looking for someone [...]

Local Business Profile: J. Alexander Fine Woodworking

26. February 2009

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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. [...]

Question: What is ‘engineered tile’?

11. February 2009

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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 [...]

Beyond Beige – The Resurgence of Color in Carpet

9. February 2009

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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 [...]

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Yes, you can use travertine on a kitchen floor!

Featured Blog: Inhabitat

Four Ways to Highlight Your Kitchen Design

Definition: Travertine

Definition: 1cm, 2cm, 3cm

Definition: Lamination

Where Can I Learn About Epoxy Flooring?

Local Business Profile: J. Alexander Fine Woodworking

Question: What is ‘engineered tile’?

Beyond Beige – The Resurgence of Color in Carpet

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