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ittnyc1 has contributed to 6 posts out of 1082 total posts
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Modern Tile Selction Tips Feb 14, 2010 10:09 AM
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Modern Tile designs for 2010 have been changing at lightning speeds. Choosing a tile for your bathroom or kitchen can seem a bit overwhelming to say the least. Today, I am going to share with you some basic hints to help you narrow down the choices. Tip #1 Size Matters Selecting the right size tile is key to any project. Larger tiles seem to be the favored choice for 2010. If your room is too small however, choosing a large tile might have the opposite effect, making your room look smaller.Try to stick to an even amount of tile on one wall. For instance, If your wall is 96" wide, use a 24" inch wide tile. You will have enough space on your wall to fit 4 full tiles, and your wall will look very clean cut. Some other tile sizes to consider are 12"x35",17"x26",8"x20",4"x24" & 6"x24". Tip #2 Keep it simple Try not to go for exotic artwork for you bathroom. You might love the tile with the big flowers today, and hate it in five years. Simple designs are timeless. Simple designs will also keep you free to make changes in your bathroom that would otherwise be limited to matching that exotic flower you now hate. Natural looks like grass cloth, bamboo, and matte stone are very popular choices. Tip #3 Go with your gut Modern tiles are available in both matte finishes and high gloss finishes. A very common question asked by my customers is whether to use high gloss tile or matte tile.The answer to this question is simple..... choose whatever you like. Some people like matte and some people like high gloss.There really is no right or wrong answer. In fact some manufacturers produce tiles with both glossy and matte effects to really dazzle you. Just pick what your attracted to. You can view some modern tiles at http://www.italiantilenyc.com Hey SPACERMAN! I am trying to stay within the rules here. If I post relevant content, can I at least get a plug to my site or is that not allowed?
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How to choose an outdoor tile Feb 14, 2010 10:05 AM
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Tip #1: Do not purchase glazed ceramic tile. A retail salesperson will sell you anything your willing to buy, you have to pick what is best for you. Ceramic Tile simply will not last outdoors. Think of it as a donut with just a little frosting on the top. The top "Frosted" layer is all that separates the beautiful design from the underlying red clay. If the top layer cracks.......and it will.... you will see red spots where the glaze or "Frosting" used to be. Tip # 2 Always buy through body porcelain tile for outdoors. Porcelain tiles do not wear easily. They are extremely resistant to frost and high traffic which make them ideal for exterior projects. Some have semi abrasive coatings or very abrasive coatings on the top layer for extra traction. The choice is yours. Just make sure it is a through body tile. Through body means the tile will be one solid color from the top of the tile all the way to the bottom. You check this by turning it upside down to see if the color is the same on the bottom as it is on the top. Many salespeople will also try to sell you whats called a glazed porcelain tile. That simply means the color is not through body, it is only top layer. Although it is still better than ceramic, I would still recommend through body porcelain only. Tip#3 Get a licensed contractor! This is by far the most common mistake I see. Outdoor tile on average costs about $4.00sf. So when people spend a little more on a better grade tile........well you know the rest. THEY CHEAP OUT ON THE LABOR! LOL Don't do this mistake. Yes you can find a contractor who is willing to do a tile job for peanuts but that same contractor will cost you double when you have to rip everything out again and start from scratch. Spending a little more on a good contractor is money well spent in the long run. Also, avoid big box stores that are only interested in the bottom line and therefore sell very low grade products. Tip#4 Consider the weight bearing factor: If you are using your outdoor tile for a balcony, a typical 5/8 thick tile should be all you need. However, if you plan on putting the family vehicle on the tile..... Well, then you need Paving Stones. Paving stones tiles are about 1' thick on average and will withstand many winters over if installed properly. They are basically a mixture of concrete and granite. So remember, Buy through body. Get a licensed contractor......and if all fails paving stones are they way to go!
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Looking for modern tiles? Sep 12, 2009 08:34 PM
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Edited by spacerman on Sep 13, 2009 at 09:51 PM
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Looking for modern tiles? Aug 19, 2009 02:41 PM
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