From: Calfinder Remodeling Blog
If you’ve ever been told that
you’re a bit nutty, then this newest design
material is definitely for you. Kirei, a Solana Beach,
California-based company, has found a way to transform discarded
coconut shells into fascinating wall tiles and panels. Kirei Coco
Tiles are an entire series of eco-friendly designs made from [...]
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Tiling Bathroom Floor
Tips on Installing Bathroom Floor TileBy Mark J. DonovanLast
weekend I spent much of it tiling a bathroom floor. The weekend
prior I prepared the subfloor by removing the old linoleum, rough
sanding the subfloor, and installing additional screws into the
subfloor. The subfloor was a ¼†Luan
based material resting on ¾†tongue and
groove plywood. Though I have heard complaints of installing
ceramic tile on Luan, I have never experienced a problem with
loosening tiles on a Luan base. I believe as long as the floor is
solid and the Luan surface is roughed up sufficiently with
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