Tiles from Jerusalem

Posted on Monday, August 16th, 2010

A From the Floors Up reader,  Madina Aryeh submitted these pictures after seeing previous posts on old tile floors. These are from her trip to Jerusalem. Look closely for the amazing detail and character!

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Tile Wainscoting – Reader Question

Posted on Thursday, May 13th, 2010

Reader Question:
I was with a friend last night walking through their new house. They are getting ready to install the marble and stone in the bathrooms. They are doing stone wainscot on all walls and [...]

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Travertine Tiles – Guest Post

Posted on Thursday, April 29th, 2010

Today’s post is by Rob Jones, chief blogger and social media coordinator at BuildDirect, an online flooring and building materials firm in Vancouver, Canada. Here, Rob talks about the appeal of travertine tile, treasured [...]

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Guest Post from Industry Blogger Rob Jones on Transformative Flooring

Posted on Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Today’s post is a guest post from a fellow flooring blogger, Rob Jones. Rob’s posts always keep my interest and I look forward to new contributions from him. I hope you will enjoy this post [...]

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Question 5 In the Series Top 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions About Flooring

Posted on Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

Today we are answering the fifth question in the 1o part series: Top 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions About Flooring.
Question: Can I pick out the pieces of travertine or slate that I want to use [...]

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Outdoor Tile – Reader Question

Posted on Monday, July 6th, 2009

Question:
I found a tile that I absolutely love for my kitchen and living area. How do I know if I can use that same tile outside for my outdoor kitchen? What should I consider when [...]

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Green Flooring

Posted on Monday, June 29th, 2009

Are you thinking of making a flooring purchase? Are you wondering if you can make that purchase and make it a green one at the same time? Green flooring is defined as any flooring that [...]

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The Importance of Sealing Granite

Posted on Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

Granite is still one of the most popular countertop choices for today’s kitchens and bathrooms. Because granite is an expensive item and one that you probably don’t intend to replace, you will want to take [...]

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Coverings 2009 Confirms There’s No Slowdown In Technology’s Impact On Tile & Stone Innovations

Posted on Thursday, June 18th, 2009

Coverings 2009 proved, as it has for the past 20 years, that it is a vital compass in pointing the way to the latest trends in tile and stone. There was no shortage of impressive [...]

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