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Kitchen tiling ideas
If your kitchen is looking a little tired, why not think about some new tiles to brighten up the room? The kitchen is often the heart of any home, it’s where meals are prepared and people come together there when … Continue reading
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Tagged ceramic tiles, floor tiles, flooring, grout, kitchen tiles, mosaics, re-grouting, splash back, tiles, tiling
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Dewa Experience building in Chester may hide mosiac tiles
Archaeologists think there may be a genuine Roman mosaic under the Roman Dewa Experience building in Chester city centre. An argelogical dig on Pierepoint Lane has reavled an eight metre section of Roman wall, as well as part of a … Continue reading
Asbestos warning on Chinese tiles
A consumer warning has been issued in Australia about wall tiles containing asbestos. The tiles, sold under the ‘Snow White’ brand, are from China and are reported to contain tremolite asbestos, a prohibited and highly hazardous substance. The Australian Competitor … Continue reading
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Tagged asbestos, australia, China, chinese tiles, wall tiles, warning
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Tiles in space!
Space shuttle Endevour has a cracked tile that needs to be repaired according to reports from NASA. They are currently looking at ways to repair the crack, as well as another piece of an unknown material sticking out on the … Continue reading
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Tagged NASA, space, space shuttle, space station, tile repair, tiles, tiling
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Green tiles made from wine corks
Finally a use for all those wasted bottle corks. In Edwardsville, USA a couple have found a novel way to make better use of all the wine and bottle corks thrown away everyday. Laura Reed and Jan Carpenter call themselves … Continue reading
Top tiling tips for bathrooms
Looking for tips on DIY bathroom tiling? Look no further! Following our article yesterday about ways to spruce up your bathroom this winter, we’ve come up with these tips which will come in handy when you tackle any bathroom tiling … Continue reading
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Tagged bathroom tiles, bathrooms, ceramic tiles, grout, house decoration, tiles, tiling, tiling tips, tips
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Tiles made from coconuts
A Californian company has come up with an innovative use for old coconut shells – as tiles! The company, Kirei, found on Solana Beach, California has been recycling discarded coconut shells and transforming them into exciting tiles and panels. The … Continue reading
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Tagged ceramic tiles, coconuts, cork tiles, energy efficiency, recycling, tiles, tiling
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Luxurious Loos!
A luxury lavatory opens it’s doors to the public this week. While most of us probably wouldn’t describe a toilet as glamourous and ornate, a listed ladies lavatory building in the University of Greenwich, London cetainly fits the bill. The … Continue reading
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Tagged bathrooms, luxury tiling, tiles, toilets, University of Greenwich
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Police launch appeal for stolen tiles
Police have launched an appeal for information after roof tiles were stolen from yet another church in England. Last weekend a large number of Cotswold stone tiles were stolen from the roof of the All Saints Church in Cirencester. Police … Continue reading
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Tagged All Saints Church, Cotswald stone tiles, roof tiles, tiles, tiling
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