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Cliff #39;s Construction Gives This Kitchen a Complete Overhaul
This kitchen remodel was completed in the speedway area of Indianapolis. One of the emphasis of this project was the custom ceramic tile work. Our craftsman ...

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This Support FAQ page provides answers to questions our support team frequently receives. Here are the questions we're most often asked. If you don't find the answer you're looking for feel free to contact us.

What are rectified tiles?

All natural tiles vary slightly between production runs. Sizes change between batches and this means is that mixing and matching different production batches is seldom possible. Rectified tiles are deliberately made over size, and are then cut on a diamond saw at the factory to a common caliber. The square, saw-cut edges allow for finer narrower grout joints between tiles and result in a beautiful and contemporary finished look. Rectified calibration also means that rectified tiles will still work together when modular sizes are mixed. Rectified products have increased in popularity over recent times. Note that rectified tiles need to be installed on a good surface square and level, and your tile contractor should be experienced with the requirements for laying this type of product.

What is the difference between ceramic & porcelain tiles?

Ceramic tiles have been around for over 2000 years. They typically have a white or red clay biscuit with some form of glaze on top. Porcelain tile cost more than ordinary ceramic tile because you are getting a superior product. Porcelain tile requires the finest natural ingredients and a rigidly controlled manufacturing process that utilizes the most advanced processes and technology. Porcelain tiles are made from an extremely finely powdered clay tablet that is pressed under enormous pressure and heat - several hundred degrees hotter than ceramics. Porcelain tiles are much harder and more dense than ceramic tiles. This allows porcelain tiles to be made in very large formats that would be impossible to achieve in a ceramic tile. Porcelain tiles will also often have a colored biscuit that matches the surface glaze, or have a color and pattern that extends all the way through the tile. This avoids the common problem with ceramics where the glaze gets chipped and exposes the color of the clay biscuit underneath.

What is the difference between glazed and unglazed tiles?

Glazed tiles are made the same as unglazed except that a glass layer called a glaze is fused to its' surface by means of tremendous heat. The glaze provides an unlimited array of colors and designs. The glaze also protects the tile from staining. Unglazed tiles are true inlays. Unglazed tiles are very similar to glazed tile, except that their surface is not coated. Unglazed ceramic tiles do not show wear because their color extends throughout the tile, making them ideal for commercial applications.

What is the difference between wall and floor tiles?

Wall tiles, because they are not intended to be load bearing are typically thinner, lighter and softer than floor tiles. Wall tile glazes are not designed to handle the abrasive forces from foot traffic. Increasingly, floor tiles are being applied to walls and this is no problem so long as the walls are strong enough to support their weight and proper ceramic tile installation methods are used. However, it is not usual to recommend using wall tiles in floor applications.

What is the difference between interior & exterior tiles?

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Welcome to John Bridge.com, home of the worlds friendliest and most informative tile advice forum, and the most visited tile information site on the Internet. While we are usually a humble and unpretentious group, I just cant help telling you how proud I am of our success and the people who make it possible. I hope you find our website useful and enjoyable. Any time you see pictures, click on them to see a larger version.

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The site has a two-pronged mission: to better inform the general public on the intricacies of the tile industry, and to provide a meeting place for tile and stone professionals where information might be freely exchanged. John Bridge Tile Forums provides the venue, and everyone, be they professional tile installer, manufacturers representative, do-it-yourselfer or interested consumer, is encouraged to participate.

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Operated by John Bridge & Associates LLC, the forums are non-proprietary. Although we are advertisers of various products and methods and often recommend their use, we encourage the discussion of all products in general. We are committed to discovering the best methods of setting ceramic tile and stone and in disseminating that knowledge to everyone interested.

John Bridge.com is affiliated with the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA). We also maintain a working relationship with the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF).

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Direct Bathrooms and Tiles is a family-run business based on the border of Nazeing in Essex and Broxbourne in Hertfordshire. We are proud of our outstanding local reputation as the leading choice for bathroom supplies and bathroom installation in Broxbourne and Nazeing.

We also operate further afield in local towns including Hoddesdon, Cuffley and Cheshunt. Our extensively stocked showroom has a huge range of showers, tiles and bathroom suites in Broxbourne and Nazeing from a large variety of reputable manufacturers.

We specialise in bathroom installations and offer a professional fitting service on all properties within a 30-mile radius of our showroom. We will be happy to survey your home or business premises and give you a free, no -obligation estimate. .

At Direct Bathrooms and Tiles, we carry a wide range of porcelain, mosaic and ceramic tiles in Broxbourne and Nazeing that add the perfect finishing touch to your bathroom, kitchen or throughout your home. We also stock quality adhesives and grout alongside a full complement of affordable tools for a professional finish.

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Pedestrians had a narrow escape when a flying roof tile shattered a car window on Wednesday morning in Caversham.

The incident took place in Meadow Way, off Amersham Road at around 10.30am.

It turns out the owner of the car - a Vauxhall Astra - lives in one of the flats where the tile escaped from the roof.

His partner, who did not wish to be named, was in the flat when the tile became loose.

She said: "There was a massive gust of wind and I saw something flying down outside.

"I thought it was just a bunch of leaves at first but then I heard a loud crash at the bottom.

"I went out to check and realised it was my partner's car.

"He was getting a lift to work with a friend this week, otherwise he would have taken the car to get to work.

"It's very frustrating and has caused us a lot of problems."

Firefighters were called to make the scene safe and secure the other loose tiles on the roof of the block of flats.

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How To Hire The Right Tile Setter | Kimble Tile At Kimble Tile we know how hard it can be to find the best contractor for any job whether it #39;s a tile setter ...

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Tile Meister awarded Best of Houzz

Tile Meister of Grand Junction has been awarded Best of Houzz for customer satisfaction by Houzz, a leading database for home remodeling and design businesses.

Houzz relied on a variety of factors to determine customer satisfaction, including the number and quality of client reviews about Tile Meister received by Houzz during 2014, according to a press release.

Tile Meister, 611 N. First St., is celebrating 21 years in business this year. It was chosen by more than 25 million monthly unique users that comprise the Houzz community and from among more than 500,000 active home building, remodeling and design industry professionals.

Tile Meister was also recognized in 2014 with a Super Service Award from Angies List, another website that relies on members to rate business performance. It is certified by the National Association of Home Builders as a Certified Aging in Place Specialist.

Young professionals 2015 board set

Young Professionals Network of Mesa County announced last week the appointment of four new board members who began their terms this month. The group is looking forward to reaching out to more young professionals, creating valuable networking opportunities and making an impact in the community, according to a news release.

I have actively been participating in YPN events for over a year now and I am looking forward to doing all that I can to further the YPN mission, new board member Lori Mizushima said in the release.

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REGINA Think Morocco the bright reds and blues of Moroccan tile work, the vivid greens and yellows in a spice market, the sandy colours of the Sahara Desert, the pinks and oranges of an exotic garden in bloom, and the golds and bronzes of a desert sunset.

In its 2015 spring/summer collection, unveiled Monday, Regina-based luxury jewelry design company Hillberg & Berk (H & B) pays homage to the Kingdom of Morocco.

Its a little bit of a throwback to when Morocco was the hub for artists and celebrities and that jet-set, fast-paced lifestyle that the people who inhabited that area at the time were feeling, explained Rachel Mielke, who founded Hillberg & Berk in 2007.

So theres a lot of really beautiful, glamorous, glitzy pieces in the collection. But they do also have an esthetic thats a little bit more reminiscent of Morocco.

The geometric shapes of some of the jewelry pieces are similar to some of the tile work you might see in Morocco, she said.

There are approximately 150 pieces in H & Bs spring/summer collection, ranging in price from $65 to $1,295.

This collection brings back some the really beautiful gemstones that Hillberg and Berk is known for, Mielke said. For the past few collections, weve seen a lot of Swarovski (crystal) pieces I think our customers will be happy to see some of these great gemstone pieces again in this collection.

The new collection showcases rose quartz, amethyst, turquoise, jasper, crystal quartz and rutilated quartz.

Some of the groupings are designed so pieces can be easily layered together. As well, statement pieces are included.

The spring/summer collection also features bridal pieces, including pearl designs, as well as non-traditional bridal necklaces with delicate agate fringe, for example.

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