Eco-depot/2013/March

Wall And Floor Tiles Are Only As Strong As The Grouting Used

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Modern wall and floor tiles are fairly tough, and once installed they can remain almost as new for generations. Forget years. These tiles do have three areas that often let them down: the base on which they are installed, the adhesive used to attach tiles to their base, and the grouting used between tiles. I'd...

How Eco Friendly Is Your Commercial Flooring

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We live in a strange era - one that has customers judging a business not only on the quality and prices of its products but also on environmental issues. Coffee and chocolate are two products that come immediately to mind - they are not only judged on environmental issues, they are also judged on social...

Travertine Floor Tiles – The Affordable Marble Tile Alternative

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If you're a fan of marble floor tiles but can't afford their price, then travertine floor tiles could be the answer. Often confused with marble, travertine comes from the same family and has many similarities, however, it is a stone type of it's own, and in many situations is a better option than marble. Travertine...

Office Floor Tiles Deliver An Outstanding Finish

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There has long been an argument around how offices should be designed. There is the warm and fuzzy feeling of soft paint hues and carpeted floors, and the pristine white painted walls with tiled floors.  What many managers and owners don't appreciate now is that you can have the best of both worlds. You can...

Remodel Your Kitchen With Modern Wall Tiles

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Tiles are common on kitchen and bathroom floors, on bathroom walls, and as backsplashes in kitchens. You can completely change the look of your kitchen by using modern wall tiles to a greater extent. You can also consider tiles as an option for countertops - together, they will create a stunning kitchen that looks clean...

Tiling Your Basement Floor – Ask Yourself Why First

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When considering any new flooring it's important to ask yourself why you want to make any changes, and what you hope to achieve. This is particularly important for basement floors where lack of sunlight and dampness are ever present. When tiling your basement floor, consider first why you want tile and what your intended use...