http://tilecountertops.blogsome.com Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:35:28 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We’ve come to expect glamorous style from the Italians, and tile makers did not disappoint this spring as they presented their latest designs at the Coverings Tile and Stone Show April 29 to May 2 in Orlando. Sustainability and green design are at the top of the mind for today’s architects ... http://tilecountertops.blogsome.com/2008/06/28/fashionable-countertop-tile-from-italy/ Choosing a backsplash is a bit of an art. Functionally, it must be an easy-to-clean surface that protects, and yet aesthetically, it must work well with the myriad other surfaces and finishes in the room, from cabinetry and appliances to flooring and countertops. While sometimes the backsplash becomes a room’s ... http://tilecountertops.blogsome.com/2008/06/02/understated-elegance-in-backsplashes/ With granite still the most popular countertop material, the focus is changing to the backsplash. What will not only complement the countertop, but give it that extra sense of style? Should you use the same material, metal or tile? Or is there something else? Today, the hottest look is tile, but ... http://tilecountertops.blogsome.com/2008/06/02/choosing-the-best-backsplash-tile-backsplashes/ The low-porosity nature, strength and realistic stone appearance of porcelain tile today make it an attractive and low-maintenance option for countertops. Pair the installation with a stain-free grout, and you’re good to go. Read more: Porcelain tile countertops Receive monthly countertop alerts from our free countertop magazine. http://tilecountertops.blogsome.com/2008/05/21/porcelain-tile-countertops/ Upscale, unique styles are what women customers are looking for in interior finishes, according to tile experts who spoke at the recent Surfaces Show in Las Vegas. One way to get this look is by using porcelain and glass tile for backsplash and countertop installations. “The kitchen continues to be the ... http://tilecountertops.blogsome.com/2008/05/17/tile-countertop-trends-2008/ This spring, Walker Zanger has combined old world looks with brilliant finishes to create four new families of tile that boast glamour and shimmer. “This notion of glitter and luster can be applied to almost every surface,” says Tristan McManaman, marketing director for Walker Zanger. “This trend takes handcrafted looks ... http://tilecountertops.blogsome.com/2008/05/12/all-that-glitters-tile-countertops/ Click here to receive CounterTop Business magazine - completely free of charge. CounterTop Business is a free digital magazine that focuses on laminate countertops, solid surface countertops, cultured stone countertops, granite countertops, concrete countertops, tile countertops, and other countertop materials. CounterTop Business also provides an extensive database of articles related ... http://tilecountertops.blogsome.com/2008/05/07/free-green-countertop-magazine-delivered-via-email-no-paper/ Laminate Countertops Well known by trade names such as Formica®, these countertops have stood the test of time. New innovations make for a broad range of colors and patterns and more recently, the addition of textures. Solid Surface Countertops Solid surface is basically a plastic but that’s where the blandness ends. Many ... http://tilecountertops.blogsome.com/2008/04/28/kitchen-remodeling-different-countertop-materials/ Are you looking for information on tile countertops? CounterTop Business is a digital magazine that focuses exclusively and entirely on the $7 billion countertop industry. Our digital magazine and new companion Web site, CounterTopBusiness.com, is for anyone involved in the specification, sale, fabrication, and installation of countertops. ... http://tilecountertops.blogsome.com/2008/04/23/tile-countertop-patterns-and-tile-countertop-trends/ Countertop Design Green Countertops Granite Countertops Marble Countertops Eco Friendly Countertops Stone Countertops Concrete Countertops Glass Countertops Paper Countertops Tile Countertops Laminate Countertops Solid Surface Countertops Countertop Materials http://tilecountertops.blogsome.com/2008/04/16/more-countertop-blogs/