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Top Trends in Tile Available at Construction Resources
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Trends in Tile
We’ve seen many wall and flooring trends come and go, but there are none that has weathered the jostling sea of public opinion like tile. Modern looks of accent tile take on the visual qualities of wood, to give a different, natural flavor while still maintaining the integrity, ease of use, and resilience of tile. We have also seen a leap in the popularity of glass tile, both in large and small sizes.
The integration of varying tile formats into mosaic patterns is closely following glass as the tile trend du jour. In this form, traditionally neutral colors of tile are used to form the background while color is used for accent and expression. This is also true for some colors traditionally thought as neutral, as the use of gray to form veins to stand out among other tile is making the middle ground color’s stock rise.
Construction Resources and Atlanta Marble Manufacturing can provide you with all of the tile resources an options that can imagine. Even better, we can help you with one part of tile that hasn’t changed with time and tide: tricky installation, especially with glass tiles and larger tiles. When you want tile installed by skilled professionals, choose Construction Resources to make sure your investment not only looks beautiful, but stands the test of time.
Not sure where to start? Come visit our showroom in Decatur to see top trends in action, and examples of how our wide variety of styles and resources can work to make the kitchen or bath of your dreams come to life. For more information visit www.constructionresourcesusa.com.
Subway Tiles for More than Public Transportation
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The rectangular subway tile is making its way into more than crowded hubs of public transportation. Many designers are taking the cue and bringing this piece of urban life indoors. Instead of square-tiled backsplashes or showers, these unique subway tiles are showing up in all sorts of configurations and colors.
We recently installed subway tiles in this Atlanta bathroom, and what a statement they make accented with glass mosaic tiles. The subway tiles traditionally run horizontally, but inside the glass-tile pattern, they are changed up to run vertically. Vertical tiles also outline the shower. Read More→
Mosaic Tiles Add Versatile Elegance to Homes
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There is no question that a few perfectly placed pieces of art make a home look distinguished and upscale. But the only gallery you’ll have to go to is Construction Resources. To add elegant and artful touches to your home, consider adding a tile mosaic.
Whether in the kitchen or bathroom, tile mosaics give a room that extra “wow-factor,” showing that time, thought and effort was put into creating the room.
Tile has always been a popular material in areas that tend to be wet, like showers and bathrooms, but mosaic achieves an extra special look.
In bathrooms and kitchens alike, consider adding a tile backsplash to your current home, or even your new one. The simple renovation will allow you to get creative and tie new beautiful colors or emphasize existing ones if you so desire.
Current mosaic trends for kitchens include adding a little brightness. Try a brighter tile interspersed with other tones represented in your kitchen. Of course, a tile backsplash is a functional and fashionable feature to have in the kitchen, but try adding smaller tiles in artsy ways so they can complement the larger ones. Read More→
Cambria: Explore the Possibilities
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Today I arrived in Minneapolis for the Cambria 2011 Lexus Partner marketing summit, and so far it has been a huge treat. My first stop on the tour was International Market Square where we visited the Cambria Showroom. The showroom is open to the public and truly demonstrates the many possibilities for using Cambria in design. From a fireplace fabricated by bending Cambria to entire slabs used on a shower wall, the this product has some creative uses. Cambria can form tile walls or even be used as slabs for sliding doors. Jaimie Hall did an excellent job of showing us the showroom and slab gallery.
The Cambria showroom specializes in demonstrating natural quartz surfaces for countertops, vanities, and many other surfacing applications. If you are looking for a beautiful, strong, carefree, food-safe and stain resistant surface for your kitchen or bath, make sure to consider Cambria. With an array of colors and an exceptional performance, Cambria is the safest surface for food preparation. With Cambria, you’ll add warmth and beauty plus the strength and durability that can only be found in natural quartz.
Come visit our Atlanta Kitchens showroom in Decatur, Ga to discover how to incorporate Cambria into your next masterpiece.
224 Rio Circle, Decatur, GA 30030
Phone: 404-378-3132
Make This December One To Remember
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You’ve dreamt of it for years now: the perfect kitchen. One with gleaming countertops, an elegant backsplash, a pull-out faucet and a beautiful floor.
Well this December, make that happen with the help of Construction Resources. Celebrating 40 years in business, the company is a leader in quartz countertops, natural stone surfaces and cultured marble, as well as knowledgeable on a full-line of specialty products. They can make all of your kitchen dreams come true.
Stop by the Decatur showroom to see a variety of products as well as tour the slab yard and indoor slab gallery. Both areas let you see a variety of raw slabs, waiting to be finished to your specifications. When you visit, ask about the new colors of Cambria. A solid quartz surface, Cambria is an eco-friendly choice with low VOCs, perfect for the home with small children or family members with chemical sensitivities. Read More→
Atlanta: Get Ready for Construction Resources’ Fall Clearance Sale
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Need ideas and supplies for kitchen and bath remodeling? Then make sure you attend the fall clearance sale for Construction Resources Inc., on Saturday, Oct. 23 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Kitchen and Bath Showroom and Indoor Slab Gallery at Construction Resources is located at 224 Rio Circle in Decatur, and meets all of your needs with premium countertops and specialty products for homeowners, remodelers, and builders alike.
No matter your design preference, your sure to find something that fits yours needs since a wide range of products will be offered. Some of the items available at the clearance sale include Cambria, Corian, granite and quartz countertops, marble bath tubs, tile, hardwood, carpet, shower doors, mirrors, garage doors and fireplace specials.
Stop by to see how affordable remodeling your home can be. Some of the great offers available that day will be: Read More→
Amazing Eco Countertop Options
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Environmental sustainability is a huge deciding factor when it comes to materials in any remodel or build. Luckily, Construction Resources offers several eco-friendly countertop options that are beautiful as well.
ECO by Consentino is available in 10 colors and two finishes. The non-porous material is not only beautiful, but high performance, as it resists staining, scratching and scorching. Homeowners or builders striving for LEED Certification can gain points by utilizing this material for countertops. The post-consumer or post-industrial materials dictate the colors. For example, Black Forest is composed of mainly recycled glass and quarried stone, while White Diamond is mostly recycled glass.
The IceStone line is another eco-friendly option, and versatile as well. The surface can be used for countertops, walls and floors alike. IceStone comes in 24 standard colors, but due to the ability to tint the background mix and select from different sizes and colors of glass, the palette is unbound. Combining the strength of granite and heat resistance of stone, the material is very durable. Also, due to the high recycled content, the material can be used for LEED points.
Keeping with the recycled glass theme, Construction Resources offer Vetrazzo glass surfaces. Made of 85 percent glass (all recycled). The colors continually evolve as difference sources of recycled glass are discovered. The surface is durable and easy to maintain on top of being heat and scratch resistant.
For more information on these eco-friendly options, visit the Construction Resources website, or stop by one of the three Atlanta-area showrooms.
Atlanta Marble Manufacturing Celebrates 40th Anniversary
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Atlanta Marble Manufacturing is happily celebrating its 40th anniversary this month and is looking forward to adding to its rich history.
Founded by Fred Hires, Sr. in 1970, Atlanta Marble has become one of the largest cultured marble and cast polymer manufacturing companies in the Southeast. Over the past four decades, the company has expanded quite a bit. From Atlanta Marble, seven different companies have flourished: Atlanta Kitchen, Atlanta Glass & Mirror, National StoneWorks, Innovative Surfaces, Florida Bath & Surfaces and Atlanta Garage Doors & Fireplaces. All of these companies are under the parent company of Construction Resources. Read More→
Construction Resources Creates a One Stop Shop for Custom Builders
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Are you a custom builder that is used to running all over town trying to find the perfect granite or hardwood floors for your client? Well, things just got a lot easier for you! Over the last few years, we have been fortunate enough to have made a name for ourselves as Atlanta’s leading supplier of kitchen and bath products for homeowners, builders and remodelers. Now, we are proud to introduce the Builder Interior Advantage program that we hope will make things easier for our friends in the custom building industry.
The program, introduced under the watchful eye of Angelique Baez, our new director of design, is structured to be a one stop shop for builders and their clients. Instead of running all over Atlanta, builders can now bring their clients to one of Construction Read More→
15% Off a New Tile Backsplash
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What goes better with a new kitchen countertop than a designer tile backsplash to accent it? Whether you are undertaking a do-it-yourself kitchen remodeling project or have hired contractors, a tile backsplash is a simple task that can add a lot of character and charm to your kitchen. At Construction Resources, we want you to be able to do a complete kitchen makeover at a price you can afford; so, throughout the month of April, take 15% off your new tile backsplash with the purchase of a new countertop.
In order to get the discount, you must purchase 40 square feet or more of Artisan, Granite or Quartz countertops from Atlanta Kitchen. We recommend Cambria Quartz countertops because they are not that much more expensive than granite, but are twice as strong and will last far longer. Plus, the quartz countertops require no maintenance and are completely stain resistant. So, while you may be spending a little more up front, you will be saving money over time by avoiding maintenance costs. Read More→