Tag Archive | "design"
The Low-Down on Slab Thicknesses and Edge Details
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 [...]
Continue reading...Can You Remodel Without Breaking the Bank?
Friday, January 23, 2009
I had a brief conversation with @nathancook on Twitter after asking for questions I could answer on this blog: Nathan: How do I save money on Tile and Stone? Buy from you? DIY? What’s reasonable? How to: Improve equity on the cheap… Me: Of course you save by buying from us! We have some clearance [...]
Continue reading...How to Make Your House a Home: Tamara’s Seven Color Tips
Monday, December 15, 2008
Several years ago, I met a (now dear) friend for the first time at a social gathering. As we talked, we realized we lived in nearby neighborhoods. As we introduced ourselves and began our friendship, she suddenly blurted out, “I know exactly where you live, I walk every evening and have seen the colors in [...]
Continue reading...Want to Talk About Real Design?
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Just dropping a note here to let everyone know about the Real Talk Design forums. This is your resource for conversation on design and style issues, and is a nice stand-alone and simple option. Instead of being a thread that’s just a small part of a huge Do-It-Yourself network, Real Talk Design is specifically geared [...]
Continue reading...What is ‘Engineered Quartz’? Why Would I Want to Use it?
Thursday, November 6, 2008
If you’re looking into purchasing granite countertops, chances are you’ve heard about engineered quartz. Are you wondering whether you should consider quartz as an alternative? As with just about anything, there are various reasons you would or would not use quartz as opposed to another type of surfacing material. A major attraction for quartz is [...]
Continue reading...
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
2 Comments