Where can I find old fashion subway tiles?
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Comments (4)Have you considered making them yourself or having someone do it? I don't sew, but I recall my mom, grandma, greatgrandma, aunts and neighbors getting together around big quilting frames and knocking out several in a day. Grandma would also keep a frame going and work on it herself. The frames wouldn't be too difficult to make if you have access to someone who is reasonably handy. I (dimly) seem to recall that they would adjust how many layers of cotton they would unroll to determine how heavy the finished quilt was to be. Good luck, Ev...See MoreOld tile to new subway tile on backsplash
Comments (13)This is great, thanks so much for the feedback about the soapstone. I think I was worried that it might chop up the space too much, having the tile go all the way to the counter on either side. But the feedback so far seems to really support the idea that it goes well under the window....See MoreWhere can I find a small piece of marble for an old plant stand
Comments (9)I was surprised to find that HD has onyx tiles, but they are 12"x12", and that might not be the size you want. However, for about $21, you can buy a 7" diameter stone cutting blade (for your circular saw, if you have one), and cut it down to size yourself. I have done this myself with good results, but it requires two people, since one person has to supply water to the blade while cutting. Home Depot does not have the best prices for these blades - I bought mine at a local stone yard....See MoreTell me where to find GREEN Subway tiles
Comments (18)“Just please don't tell me they're like $39 a foot hopefully!” They were $20/ft. Pretty darn reasonable for semi handmade tile! What’s special about them is the glazes - they are hand-applied and therefore not uniform. The shapes - they are rectified. And they make dozens of different special pieces for moldings and end-pieces and such. Including the matching outlet covers...See Morefrancoise47
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