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Tile Envy Puts the Shoe on the Other Foot

We often hear of new tile designs emerging from the latest fashion trends. But how often do we see fashion drawing inspiration from tile? Check out Tile Envy for the complete collection. The fashion: The inspiration:

Happy Holidays from Statements | Distinctive Tile & Stone.

We will be closed the following dates in observance of the holidays: Thursday, December 23rd Friday, December 24th Saturday, Decemeber 25th Friday, December 31st Saturday, January 1st May you have a joyous holiday season. Thank you for your support, we look forward to serving you in 2011!

Tile and LEED: Does tile help LEED projects achieve points?

Our customers frequently ask how tile helps with LEED certification for projects. Tile can help in a variety of ways. Most recently, the USGBC announced an exemption from testing for tile because of its performance on a key criterion: IEQ Credit 4.3: Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems Tile is fired at very high temperatures, usually in excess [...]

Statements Tile Featured as a Model Showroom in Tile Dealer Magazine

The current issue of Tile Dealer magazine features Statements Tile as a showroom built to beat the recession. Thanks for highlighting the great work that Susan, Karen, and Tonya do to make sure that our showroom is the best in class. Stop by to see for yourself if you haven’t already. Tile Dealer Nov/Dec Issue [...]

One more reason to choose tile over vinyl or wallpaper for your floors and walls

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning that vinyl and wallpaper are toxic. Bloomberg news reports, “Products containing phthalates can release toxic gas over time because the plasticizers aren’t chemically bonded to the underlying material, Gearhart said. Children also breathe in the chemicals through dust.” Yikes! For more information, view the full article.

Tim Brown Urges Us to Think Big in Design

Pioneer Square Fire Festival: July 10th

Each year, our local fire department commemorates the Great Seattle Fire of 1889–an event that shaped our city in countless ways. Most activities take place in Occidental Park and Mall, just outside our studio doors. Bring your kids for fun fire safety activities and to enjoy historic Seattle.

Artopia: This Saturday from 2-10pm in Georgetown (Our Fair Neighborhood)

Hope you can join us! Artopia Details.

Great Volunteer Opportunity for Haiti This Weekend in Seattle

A great opportunity to help those suffering in Haiti: Help The Salvation Army Pack A Million Meals For Haiti!Give two hours. Pack Food. Feed thousands. The Salvation Army is urging Northwesterners to pack a million meals for Haiti earthquake survivors at a mass volunteer event later this month. The event will provide meals for 20,000 [...]

Ryan Calkins Interview with Association Leaders

Our president was recently interviewed by a leading association management publication about his participation in tile industry associations and trade groups. Here is an excerpt with a link to the full interview below: Conversation with a leader…Ryan Calkins “Trade associations are the best forum for competitive collaboration.” Ryan Calkins is the President of Statements, Inc., [...]