With gas prices constantly going up, our freight costs go up too. Many clients don't understand why shipping is so high. Rest assured that we only charge the actual shipping plus our $1 for handling. When you are checking out on our site, your cart will return the real time shipping rates for UPS or USPS.
Now let's see how many people read this blog. I am offering you a free shipping coupon on your order of $50 or more. This is a one time coupon and can be used by anyone within the Continental US. If you live in Alaska or Hawaii, I will split the shipping with you but you will have to type the code into the Comment box to get the offer. The Discount Code is freeship2252008 and is valid until March 25, 2008.
Monday, February 25, 2008
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Finishing Edges on a Commercial/Residential Installation
The big question this week has been how to finish your edges of your installation. If you are used to working with ceramic tiles then you have to realize there is a difference with the glass tiles. Most glass tiles are colored throughout so even the edges are colored. This just means that you don't need a bull nose tile to cover the edge to keep color.
My favorite way to complete the edge is to just rub grout into the small gap along the edge. I will tape it off first so I don't get grout on the wall or surface that the tiles are adhered. Then I will grout as usual making sure to rub the grout down the edge of the tiles. As soon as I clean off the excess grout, I will remove the tape to give a nice finished area.
You can also leave the gap of the tile edges alone. After grouting and cleanup, take a caulk that is your grout color and caulk down the edge. You may be caulking other areas too so do it all at the same time.
Framing it out is another way. It looks good but is a little more work. This is especially nice if you are doing wainscoting with tile on your wall or just running a border of tiles around your bathroom. Take a piece of molding and stain/paint it first. Then nail it in to frame your tiles after installation. It would be best to grout before doing this part.
Some people don't want the tiles to just stop at the end of their cabinets and counters. Try stair stepping the tiles down to give it a more flowing look. You have to have the right size top and bottom of your area to do this though. Refer to the picture at the left.
As you can see, there are several ways to finish the edges of your installation. You can make it as simple or elegant as your space needs.
My favorite way to complete the edge is to just rub grout into the small gap along the edge. I will tape it off first so I don't get grout on the wall or surface that the tiles are adhered. Then I will grout as usual making sure to rub the grout down the edge of the tiles. As soon as I clean off the excess grout, I will remove the tape to give a nice finished area.
You can also leave the gap of the tile edges alone. After grouting and cleanup, take a caulk that is your grout color and caulk down the edge. You may be caulking other areas too so do it all at the same time.
Framing it out is another way. It looks good but is a little more work. This is especially nice if you are doing wainscoting with tile on your wall or just running a border of tiles around your bathroom. Take a piece of molding and stain/paint it first. Then nail it in to frame your tiles after installation. It would be best to grout before doing this part.
Some people don't want the tiles to just stop at the end of their cabinets and counters. Try stair stepping the tiles down to give it a more flowing look. You have to have the right size top and bottom of your area to do this though. Refer to the picture at the left.As you can see, there are several ways to finish the edges of your installation. You can make it as simple or elegant as your space needs.
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Why on Earth have I not posted lately????????
I have been so busy that I completely forgot about my blog for 2 weeks. This is crazy!
Business has been incredible but getting ready for our latest shipment was the main reason. We received over 22,000 pounds of glass in last week and we had to find a place to put it all. Our warehouse is packed now! We, at least, created a path to get from the front to the back so that we can move easily.
I promise to be better about posting. Of course now I am getting ready for the Tulsa Home and Garden Show. UGH! Too much to do and too little time!
Business has been incredible but getting ready for our latest shipment was the main reason. We received over 22,000 pounds of glass in last week and we had to find a place to put it all. Our warehouse is packed now! We, at least, created a path to get from the front to the back so that we can move easily.
I promise to be better about posting. Of course now I am getting ready for the Tulsa Home and Garden Show. UGH! Too much to do and too little time!
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