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		<title>RG North America</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:23:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are looking for a fashionable tile company with a unique, artistic eye, RG North America is your go-to place. Located in Savannah, Georgia, they have large stores of glass mosaic that is very similar to more expensive Italian &#8230; <a href="http://blog.catalfamogallery.com/2011/06/tile-stone/rg-north-america/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p><a href="http://www.catalfamogallery.com/tile-stone/rg-north-america-llc"><img class="alignright" style="border: 0pt none;" title="RG North America" src="http://www.catalfamogallery.com/media/catalfamo/articles/RG_NA-01.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="184" align="right" border="0" /></a>If you are looking for a fashionable tile company with a unique, artistic eye, <a href="http://www.catalfamogallery.com/tile-stone/rg-north-america-llc">RG North America</a> is your go-to place. Located in Savannah, Georgia, they have large stores of glass mosaic that is very similar to more expensive Italian brands but distributed right here in the USA. This means you&#8217;ll be dealing with an American company, as well as lower prices. RG North America prides themselves on their personable, knowledgeable, and dependable sales staff; they are customer-driven.</p>
<p>RG North America currently stocks glass mosaic and crystallized glass panels, which you will find in hotels and as part of kitchen countertops. They also specialize in creating gorgeous murals based off of your digital photo, which are typically completed within 20-25 days. Finally, RG North America also manufactures<br />
and markets engineered stone in quartz and marble base.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.catalfamogallery.com/tile-stone/rg-north-america-llc"><img class="alignright" style="border: 0pt none;" title="RG North America" src="http://www.catalfamogallery.com/media/catalfamo/articles/RG_NA-02.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="204" align="right" border="0" /></a>RG North Americas glass mosaic tiles come in sizes 15, 20, and 25 mm and will arrive in paper mounted sheets to help you in your installation. The glass mosaic they carry comes in four product lines, which are then arranged into series: Selections, Rainbow, Shimmer, and Original. Custom blends are available. If the pirate in you is searching for a bounty worthy of Blackbeard, they have gold tiles that are made with 24k gold leaf sandwiched between two layers of glass.</p>
<p>If you are looking to add a little drama to your poolside experience, forget about entertaining the pool boy and entertain the notion of tiling your pool with their pool/oceanside colors.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.catalfamogallery.com/tile-stone/rg-north-america-llc">RG North America</a> has a grip tile series which is known for its rough surface that makes it a great choice for steps, slippery areas, or pool bottoms. Some clients have even opted to have a mural created for their pool bottom. Why not be a hit at your next BBQ? Your guests will forget all about the hamburgers when a custom mural stares up at them from your pool. No one will want to break the water to swim.</p>
<p>To learn more about RG North America, please contact one of our design consultants at 1-800-764-1633.</p>
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		<title>CR Studio 4</title>
		<link>http://blog.catalfamogallery.com/2011/05/tile-stone/cr-studio-4/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2011 17:59:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[CR Studio 4, a family owned and operated business from Southern California, is a place where integrity and dedication to craftsmanship prevail. In this day and age, machine-made products and assembly-line mentality have become commonplace, but with this shift, the &#8230; <a href="http://blog.catalfamogallery.com/2011/05/tile-stone/cr-studio-4/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p><img class="alignright" style="border: 0pt none;" title="CR Studio 4 Kitchen Backsplash" src="http://www.catalfamogallery.com/media/catalfamo/articles/CR-Studio4-01.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" align="right" border="0" />CR Studio 4, a family owned and operated business from Southern California, is a place where integrity and dedication to craftsmanship prevail. In this day and age, machine-made products and assembly-line mentality have become commonplace, but with this shift, the spiritual and truly individual beauty of the products for our homes and offices is often lost. But not with CR Studio 4. If you want a touch of artistry for your new project, then look no further.</p>
<p>The company offers basically two different styles of tile: stone and metal. Within those categories lie ceramics, granite, marble, bronze, and pewter. All of CR Studio 4&#8217;s tiles are handmade and crafted. And they do all of their own designing, mold-making, casting, bench and foundry work. When you have a CR Studio 4 product, you know you have something unique. The different styles and materials can be used in pretty much any combination, depending on your vision.</p>
<p><img class="alignright" style="border: 0pt none;" title="CR Studio 4 Tile Samples" src="http://www.catalfamogallery.com/media/catalfamo/articles/CR-Studio4-02.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="387" align="right" border="0" />Studio 4&#8217;s various products can bring a unique flare to your wall or accent your floor. Their products are used as kitchen countertops, backsplashes, showers, or even office walls. The only place Studio 4&#8217;s products are limited are in your imagination. They not only have the basic tile pieces, but they also provide stunning trim, moldings, rail caps, and deco accent tiles and murals that add that finishing touch of class. They even have an amazing decorative threshold piece in pewter that stylishly connects one type of flooring to another.</p>
<p>Color selection at Studio 4 is just as varied and eclectic as its styles. From their metal line, Pewter is a gorgeous metal that has depth of color with varying shades of gray and black, adding texture and old-world charm. Though color varies in the metal, the Bronze line has a copper-type look, and depending on wear and exposure can darken over time. If you like that look, great, but you can also restore the brighter color and shine by buffing with some soap and water and a ScotchBrite pad.</p>
<p>You can also choose stone tiles in colors like Lemon Pesto or Rusty Matte or Silver Snow, just to name a few. Basically take the rainbow, soften the colors, and you have the palette that Studio 4 provides.</p>
<p>So to make your everyday living spaces glow by installing the luxury and artistry of CR Studio 4&#8217;s amazing products.</p>
<p>To learn more about CR Studio 4, please contact one of our design consultants at 1-800-764-1633.</p>
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		<title>MacKenzie-Childs</title>
		<link>http://blog.catalfamogallery.com/2011/02/tile-stone/mackenzie-childs/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2011 20:41:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You haven&#8217;t seen tile until you&#8217;ve seen MacKenzie-Childs&#8217; tile. Throw out all the standard neutral looks you&#8217;re used to, and take a look at vibrant! If unique, handcrafted ceramics with a touch of whimsy inspired by nature is your style, then &#8230; <a href="http://blog.catalfamogallery.com/2011/02/tile-stone/mackenzie-childs/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.catalfamogallery.com/series.asp?cat=182&amp;m=541"><img class="alignleft" style="border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-width: 0px;" src="http://www.catalfamogallery.com/media/catalfamo/articles/MacKenzie_Childs-01.jpg" alt="MacKenzie Childs Tile" width="125" height="125" align="left" border="0" /></a>You haven&#8217;t seen tile until you&#8217;ve seen <a href="http://www.catalfamogallery.com/series.asp?cat=182&amp;m=541">MacKenzie-Childs&#8217; tile</a>. Throw out all the standard neutral looks you&#8217;re used to, and take a look at vibrant! If unique, handcrafted ceramics with a touch of whimsy inspired by nature is your style, then look no further than the MacKenzie-Childs line of ceramic tile.</p>
<p>The company is based in Aurora, New York, and has stores in New York City and Palm Beach, Florida, as well as at their plantation in Aurora. Their unique workspace is mirrored in their superb, one-of-a-kind creations.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.catalfamogallery.com/series.asp?cat=182&amp;m=541"><img class="alignright" style="border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-width: 0px;" src="http://www.catalfamogallery.com/media/catalfamo/articles/MacKenzie_Childs-02.jpg" alt="MacKenzie Childs Tile" width="125" height="125" align="right" border="0" /></a>The Aurora plantation is a 64-acre farm that is home to a small herd of Scottish Highland cattle, many gardens, and hayfields. The old dairy barn was transformed into a studio and creation space for over 100 MacKenzie-Childs artisans to do their magic. The ceramics that are created by MacKenzie-Childs staff are handcrafted. They start as clay and are molded into the various sizes and shapes and designs needed and are then hand painted and fired to achieve that rustic, unique appeal.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.catalfamogallery.com/series.asp?cat=182&amp;m=541">MacKenzie-Childs</a> also has a terrific website where you can view their items. Tile is just one of the many products their artisans develop and create, but their tile products are truly works of art with their bright yellows and oranges juxtaposed with vibrant blues and reds and greens in diamond and square patterns, stripes, and grid patterns to name a few. And their ability to marry different patterns and designs together to create such unique styles is fresh and exciting.</p>
<p><img class="alignleft" style="border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-width: 0px;" src="http://www.catalfamogallery.com/media/catalfamo/articles/MacKenzie_Childs-04.jpg" alt="" width="125" height="125" align="left" border="0" />You can have MacKenzie-Childs ceramic tiles installed in several places in your home or office…countertops, backsplashes, bathrooms, showers, and so on. Basic installation for ceramic tiling is what&#8217;s called for, and you can install the tile yourself. Do consult a professional, though, if you&#8217;ve never installed tile. There are a few tricks, especially in dealing with placement and cutting of tiles that have design elements on the pieces. And realize that these tiles are handmade, so no two will be exactly alike.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.catalfamogallery.com/series.asp?cat=182&amp;m=541">MacKenzie-Childs</a> is certainly not your ordinary, everyday tile. Their blend of fancy and fierce quality make the products they design stand out above the rest. And if your tastes slant toward fun, then you&#8217;re certain to find you in these farm-born ceramics!</p>
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