Tiles
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Bedroom Tiles for Floor and Decor
November 11 | 6 min read | BuildDirect
Tile is a go-to material for entry spaces, mud rooms, kitchens and bathrooms because it’s durable and simple to maintain on a daily basis. There are more ways to use tile that most people don’t think about when taking... read more4 min read
Creative Tile to Wood Transition Ideas
July 22 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
If your home has a mixture of tile and wood flooring, a transition strip makes everything safe and seamless between different rooms. To ensure a beautiful look, you can get creative with your tile to wood transition and try... read more4 min read
12 Ways To Use Tile Creatively In Your Home
April 04 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
Humanity has relied on tile for practical and decorative uses for literally thousands of years. Here are 12 ways to carry on that tradition in your own home. *** One of the most versatile materials out there, tile works... read more3 min read
Tiles as Accents: 4 Ways to Use Decorative Tile Surfaces
January 12 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Tiles are incrediblly versatile for floors and walls. But, as accent pieces, you can also rely on tile. Take a look at these four ways to unlock the potential. *** In North America, we tend to see tiles as... read more3 min read
Setting and Installing Tiles: A How-To Guide
March 04 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
When preparing to set and install tiles for flooring, there are some basic considerations. The first is figuring out how you would like the tile to lay. You need to decide if you want the tile set at an... read more3 min read
Tile Layout For Floors: A How-To Guide
February 25 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Tile layout and the preparation involved with tile installation is very important. Here you will find tips and ideas on how to make the process easy to complete so that your tile layout experience is a pleasant one. The... read more4 min read
Find Out Which Type of Flooring is Right For You
January 06 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
Choice when it comes to flooring has expanded greatly over the last few decades, and particularly in the last decade or so. Now, choice is good as we know. But, sometimes it can be a little overwhelming. After all,... read more5 min read
Tile Trends 2011, Part 1: History of Tile So Far
November 29 | 5 min read | BuildDirect
Today’s guest post is part 1 of 2 by Roger of FloorElf.com, a tile expert if there ever was one. He’s taken on a big topic for us, and for you; he answers the question of where design trends... read moreInterior Design & Architecture
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Porcelain Tile That Looks like Wood Flooring
March 24 | 2 min read | admin
One of the great things about working in the building materials industry is getting to see how lines of traditional building supplies are evolving to suit the needs of property owners on all kinds of levels. The fact is... read moreInterior Design & Architecture
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10 Uses For Travertine You Should Consider For Transforming Spaces
February 25 | 2 min read | admin
In the last of our mini-series about travertine, I've compiled 10 applications for travertine. Some of these may seem pretty standard, and others kind of off the beaten track. Some of them are climate-specific. Ask your seller... read more< 1
February 26 | < 1 | BuildDirect
People ask about mixing one type of stone with another. Can I use granite with travertine in the same floor? Can I mix travertine and marble? How can I do it? The short answer is, yes, of course you... read more< 1
February 20 | < 1 | BuildDirect
I am getting requests from people lately trying to match a previously installed natural stone flooring several years after installation. Let me tell you, that is no simple task. Stone is natural product. With that, the tones, shades and... read more