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Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Hakatai Winter Sale Now thru December 31, 2009
My Tile Backsplash is having a winter sale on Hakatai Ashland-e series Recycled glass tiles. Visit their site to see the pricing. Not all items are on sale, but most of them are for Overstock. While supplies last thru December 31, 2009.
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Friday, October 30, 2009
Cabinet Hardware-What Finishes are Available?
Many styles and finishes for cabinet hardware are available. Each variety is designed to accompany popular styles while maintaining a beautiful look over time. Some of the most popular finishes today will be discussed here.
Some finishes are more commonly used today on cabinet hardware than others. Satin or brushed nickel is one finish known by two names. In modern kitchens, it is popular finish because it mimics steel. Since modern is one of the most common styles right now, this finish used quite often. While it is not too different from stainless steel, it offers more variety of styles because the finish can be achieved on variety of metals. In fact, the most common metals given this finish are brass and zinc. Oil-rubbed bronze is another finish which is implemented mostly on brass or zinc. This finish is used to apply an Old World look or something more contemporary modern. Some of the variations of oil-rubbed bronze seem to have an amber or copper undertone. Others appear dark brown or nearly black.
Polished finishes are used to create a different feel. Polished brass was once, a decade or so ago, one of the most popular finishes. Zinc polished brass is kept from tarnishing by having a lacquer sealant applied to it. Applications include bathroom accessories, faucets, cabinet hardware and door hinges. Polished chrome is used to create an Art Deco appearance. This finish has a silver-polished mirror finish lasts a long time because it hardly ever tarnishes. With this finish, like all polished mirror finishes, finger prints will show easily. Wiping them off is simple, however, and easily returns the metal to looking new.
Antique finishes give cabinet hardware a traditional look. Antiquing brass is quite a process. The hardware is coated black and then brushed, creating the appearance of aged, antique brass. Without a lacquer, the product would tarnish, so after being brushed, a lacquer is applied and then the product is baked. Antique copper is another popular finish. Finishes like antique copper are making it possible to have contemporary designs completed with a traditional finish. It is another finish that is commonly applied to brass or zinc. To create this look, the cabinet hardware is dipped in a copper flash, plated black, and brushed to create the antique look. While countless other styles are popular and available today on cabinet hardware, these options provide a good starting point to look at.
Some finishes are more commonly used today on cabinet hardware than others. Satin or brushed nickel is one finish known by two names. In modern kitchens, it is popular finish because it mimics steel. Since modern is one of the most common styles right now, this finish used quite often. While it is not too different from stainless steel, it offers more variety of styles because the finish can be achieved on variety of metals. In fact, the most common metals given this finish are brass and zinc. Oil-rubbed bronze is another finish which is implemented mostly on brass or zinc. This finish is used to apply an Old World look or something more contemporary modern. Some of the variations of oil-rubbed bronze seem to have an amber or copper undertone. Others appear dark brown or nearly black.
Polished finishes are used to create a different feel. Polished brass was once, a decade or so ago, one of the most popular finishes. Zinc polished brass is kept from tarnishing by having a lacquer sealant applied to it. Applications include bathroom accessories, faucets, cabinet hardware and door hinges. Polished chrome is used to create an Art Deco appearance. This finish has a silver-polished mirror finish lasts a long time because it hardly ever tarnishes. With this finish, like all polished mirror finishes, finger prints will show easily. Wiping them off is simple, however, and easily returns the metal to looking new.
Antique finishes give cabinet hardware a traditional look. Antiquing brass is quite a process. The hardware is coated black and then brushed, creating the appearance of aged, antique brass. Without a lacquer, the product would tarnish, so after being brushed, a lacquer is applied and then the product is baked. Antique copper is another popular finish. Finishes like antique copper are making it possible to have contemporary designs completed with a traditional finish. It is another finish that is commonly applied to brass or zinc. To create this look, the cabinet hardware is dipped in a copper flash, plated black, and brushed to create the antique look. While countless other styles are popular and available today on cabinet hardware, these options provide a good starting point to look at.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
What grout to use with Glass Tiles?
We have been getting a lot of phone calls as to what type of grout you need to use with glass tile. There are 2 different types of cement grout, sanded and unsanded. Which, by their name is self explanatory. Sanded grout has actual sand grains in them which will SCRATCH your glass tile surface. Not saying that it would be totally visible, but when the sunlight or undercounter light shines on the glass tile it will be noticeable. The next type of cement grout is unsanded, which by its name has no sand particles in it and will not scratch the glass tiles.
Also, the specialty grouts like Star Quartz, Trucolor by Bostik, and Laticrete Spectralock PRO are all perfectly OK to use with Glass Tiles. At this point it becomes a cost question, but the benefits of the specialty grouts outway the costs of traditional cement grouts.
Also, the specialty grouts like Star Quartz, Trucolor by Bostik, and Laticrete Spectralock PRO are all perfectly OK to use with Glass Tiles. At this point it becomes a cost question, but the benefits of the specialty grouts outway the costs of traditional cement grouts.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
New MetalStone Mosaic
We are pleased to introduce a new series from BMKA Stone which is a Stone and metal Mosiac. This mosaic is compromised of both polished and tumble marble and a brushed aluminim tile. It is the latest edition to BMKA Stone line which is absolutley beautiful!
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Paper faced Glass Tiles
There have been a lot of questions about paper faced glass tiles. Most glass tile manufacturers that make a transparent glass will build the mosaic on what is called a paper faced kraft paper. When glass became popular about 4-5 years ago the mesh backing is what was used. Mesh backing was fine for the ceramic or stone mosaics, but when applied to the glass tiles and then installed, you still could see the mesh backing through the tile.
Now, like I mentioned a lot of glass tile companies use the kraft paper faced product which is applied to the FRONT of the glass tile. You would install the mosaic with the kraft paper out (facing you) and once the thinset has dried you take a wet sponge and wet the kraft paper.
When you are wetting the paper, it does not have to be soaked, just take the wet sponge and cover the kraft paper with the water and let it set for a few minutes. If the paper seems to dry out, keep getting it wet. Once the glue is deactivated it will peel off with ease. If it is not peeling off with ease, then the paper is not wet enough.
If there are any quetions please feel free to email me.
Now, like I mentioned a lot of glass tile companies use the kraft paper faced product which is applied to the FRONT of the glass tile. You would install the mosaic with the kraft paper out (facing you) and once the thinset has dried you take a wet sponge and wet the kraft paper.
When you are wetting the paper, it does not have to be soaked, just take the wet sponge and cover the kraft paper with the water and let it set for a few minutes. If the paper seems to dry out, keep getting it wet. Once the glue is deactivated it will peel off with ease. If it is not peeling off with ease, then the paper is not wet enough.
If there are any quetions please feel free to email me.
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