Friday, November 30, 2012

Turning Trash Into Tiles

There are some companies that utilized used tiles to make recycled tiles. Here is a great article explaining the process of making recycled tiles.

http://www.flor.com/blog/fireclay-debris-series-trash-into-tiles/

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Companies that Offer "Crush" Recycled Tiles

Here is one of the companies that offers crush recycled tiles. Crush tiles are made from 100% recycled tiles that uses glass from pre-consumer recycled window panes.

http://www.hospitalitydesign.com/hospitalitydesign/products/Crush-It-5661.shtml

Monday, November 26, 2012

What is Thin Brick Veneer

In case you missed it, here is a great blog explaining what is thin brick veneer. It's important to do your research before starting a home improvement project so you won't delay your progress.

http://thad-k.blogspot.com/2012/02/beauty-of-thin-brick-veneer.html

Saturday, November 24, 2012

What are Some Common Problems for Home Improvement Projects?

Before you dig a hole in the ground, learn some of the most common problems for home improvement projects. You don't want to prolong your project by making the mistakes when it's preventable.

http://www.ondareaelizagipuzkoa.org/163-common-problems-for-home-renovation.html

Friday, November 23, 2012

A Great Blog Discussing Sustainable Living

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! Are you shopping today? Anyways, I recently found a great blog discuss the issues of sustainable living and tips to help improve the homes. Many people are trying to increase their standard of living to have a well-balanced lifestyle.

http://preservationroad.blogspot.com/2011/10/fireclaytile.html

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Stylish Recycled Tiles Help Solve America's Toilet Problem

Read this new article about how recycled tiles has helped solve America's toilet problem. I would have never imagined that we have a toilet problem. I remember vising China, I had to urinate in a "hole in the floor" and I thought it was a huge problem.

http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2011/05/stylish-recycled-tiles-help-solve-americas-toilet-crisis/239129/

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Moving Beyond "Good Clay"

I found a great article discussing why choosing the right tiles are important for your home. Also, the author explains more about recycled tiles and how it can benefit home owners and the environment.

http://www.ceramicindustry.com/articles/92020-moving-beyond--good-clay-

Monday, November 19, 2012

Companies that Offers Crush Tiles

Crush tiles are 100% made from recycled tiles. Read more here for companies that offers crush recycled tiles.

http://www.interiorsandsources.com/tabid/3339/ArticleID/12504/Default.aspx

What is "Crush" Recycled Tiles

There are different type of tiles and it's hard to grasp it all at once. Here is a great article explaining what is crush recycled tiles. Read more about it here!

http://freedompr.com/uk/television/2012-06-14-1711/00332/uk-s-newest-crush

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Unique Recycled Tiles

Although the idea of reusing tiles are unpleasant, many companies are finding ways to re-wrap it's design. There are traditional and modern designs for tiles.

http://www.newravenna.com/fireclay-tile-new-ravenna-crushed-it/

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

What are Handmade Debris Series Tiles?

Handmade Debris Series tiles reuses pre- and post-consumer waste. The ceramic tiles consist of more than 70% recycled material, which includes landfill-bound porcelain, waste glass, waste granite dust, and spent abrasive materials

http://www.ecohomemagazine.com/green-products/fireclay-tile-handmade-debris-series.aspx

Monday, November 12, 2012

Recycled Tiles

The thought of reusing bathroom tiles are disgusting but this way it can help save the environment from collecting more junk. Some companies are offering recycled tiles with many colors to choose.

http://www.seacoastgreenovations.com/products/fireclay-tiles.aspx

Friday, November 9, 2012

In Case You Missed it....

Learn what is recycled glazed thin brick and how it can benefit you and the earth. Read more here! Hope everyone is having a great November so far. Veteran's Day is coming up, do you have any plans?

http://materialsandsources.com/recycled-glazed-thin-brick-new-from-fireclay-tile/

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

One Man's Trash.....

You have heard of collectors who collect stamps, baseball cards and shoes. Have you heard of anyone collecting toilets? Well toilets are great to transform it into recycled tiles. This way it can save the earth by reducing waste. Next time, try purchasing recycled items.

http://thedeconstructedhouse.blogspot.com/2010/12/one-mans-trash.html

Monday, November 5, 2012

Thin Brick Veneer vs. Glazed Thin Brick

Do you know what are the difference between thin brick veneers and glazed thin brick? Well, you are in luck I found a great article explaining the difference and it's in simple English that everyone can understand! Read more about it here!

http://www.housefalls.com/the-beauty-of-thin-brick-veneer.html

Why Should You Use Debris to Handcraft Tile?

In case you missed it...here is a great article explaining why recycled tiles are beneficial and where to buy these tiles. Save the earth, save yourself!

http://craft1945.blogspot.com/2010/08/using-debris-to-handcraft-tile.html

Thursday, November 1, 2012

The Beauty of Thin Brick Veneer

Hope everyone had a great Halloween! Did anyone wear a fun costume for this fun event? I was a big pumpkin! Using thin brick veneer can enhance your kitchen and maintain it's durability. Many people chooses these type of tiles mainly of this reasons. Read more about the beauty of these tiles here!

http://dreamingofdirt.blogspot.com/2012/02/beauty-of-thin-brick-veneer.html

Happy Halloween!

Where could you find recycled glass tiles? Fireclay Tile is proud to offer the newest "Crush" recycled glass tile. It's a great idea to use recycled tiles because you know you are saving the earth by re-utilizing materials.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/5/prweb8405814.htm