<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8' standalone='yes'?><rss version='2.0'><channel><title>My Blog Feed</title><link>http://www.tblog.com/</link><description>A tBlog Blog!</description><lastBuildDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:12:24 -0700</lastBuildDate><language>en-us</language><item><title><![CDATA[Spice up your kitchen countertops with Spanish flavor]]></title><link>http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969998176</link><guid>http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969998176</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:50:18 -0700</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ceramic tile is all about an emphasis on clean lines, bolder, more saturated colors, and tiles that look like tile in larger and traditional formats, according to Tile of Spain.  Ceramic tiles make ex... <a href='http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969998176'>more from countertopmaterials...</a>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CounterTop Magazine Discussion Forum for DIYers]]></title><link>http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969997723</link><guid>http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969997723</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:10:33 -0700</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If you're remodeling your home, your first project is probably the kitchen.  New flooring.  New appliances.  New cabinets.  New countertops.  The choices are endless and, honestly, it can get overwhel... <a href='http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969997723'>more from countertopmaterials...</a>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kitchen, Bath Design Secrets]]></title><link>http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969997546</link><guid>http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969997546</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:06:41 -0700</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kitchen and Bath Countertop Industry Secrets

Now Available to Consumers on CounterTopBusiness.com

CounterTop Business Magazine releases its trade publication to savvy c... <a href='http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969997546'>more from countertopmaterials...</a>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[EcoFriendly Countertop Articles ]]></title><link>http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969993826</link><guid>http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969993826</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 08:21:11 -0700</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If you're looking for a convenient list of ecofriendly countertop articles, you can now find them on del.icio.us.  

Take a look: ... <a href='http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969993826'>more from countertopmaterials...</a>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The changing look of porcelain]]></title><link>http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969993414</link><guid>http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969993414</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:41:47 -0700</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One of the biggest changes in the tile industry recently has been the large horizontal format of porcelain tile. Porcelain is very resilient and holds up to a lot of abuse, even more than ceramic. The... <a href='http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969993414'>more from countertopmaterials...</a>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The new face of onyx ]]></title><link>http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969993413</link><guid>http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969993413</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:40:18 -0700</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Everyone is looking for the latest, greatest and most innovative stone products. As a result the high-end consumer is looking for more and more exotic stones and the newest trends. Perry Liu, presiden... <a href='http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969993413'>more from countertopmaterials...</a>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Glass Countertops]]></title><link>http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969993412</link><guid>http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969993412</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:38:42 -0700</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shine crystallized glass stone is white glass that's as tough as any stone product and as beautiful as pure white marble. This product is manufactured with the same materi... <a href='http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969993412'>more from countertopmaterials...</a>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Onyx Countertop Showroom ]]></title><link>http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969992703</link><guid>http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969992703</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 07:24:40 -0700</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A quick tour of the Bestview International showroom, with a focus on Onyx. 
To view the video tour, click here
... <a href='http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969992703'>more from countertopmaterials...</a>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glass Countertop - Video]]></title><link>http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969992701</link><guid>http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969992701</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 07:23:00 -0700</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Chicago Builder's Center introduces their newest white glass countertop - Shine. 
View the Shine Glass Countertop V... <a href='http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969992701'>more from countertopmaterials...</a>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Granite Countertops Gain Popularity]]></title><link>http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969991678</link><guid>http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969991678</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2008 14:10:41 -0700</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Although its aesthetic appeal and durability has long made granite a favorite among some homeowners, the stone's popularity appears to be increasing.


David Cook, owner of Louisiana Granit... <a href='http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969991678'>more from countertopmaterials...</a>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Than Just Granite Countertops]]></title><link>http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969991538</link><guid>http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969991538</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 22:54:19 -0700</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When putting in a new kitchen, some folks try to impress with their choice of appliances. But only serious cooks need a high-end commercial range, right? If you really want your kitchen to sizzle, foc... <a href='http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969991538'>more from countertopmaterials...</a>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Valencia Stone Stimulus Program]]></title><link>http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969990884</link><guid>http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969990884</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 18:28:31 -0700</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Valencia Stone, located at 2332 17th Street in Sarasota Florida, has a new program geared towards improving the current economic state by passing on huge benefits to the consumers.

Valencia... <a href='http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969990884'>more from countertopmaterials...</a>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dark, rich black walnut countertops ]]></title><link>http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969989361</link><guid>http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969989361</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 09:26:18 -0700</pubDate><description><![CDATA["Black walnut wood tone is simply gorgeous and has been very popular among our customers," says Ken Williamson, founder of Craft-Art Wood Countertops. "Because there is very little red in walnut, it a... <a href='http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969989361'>more from countertopmaterials...</a>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Consider Waterproof Wood Countertops]]></title><link>http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969988720</link><guid>http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969988720</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 12:56:13 -0700</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Wood - it comes in many different species with strikingly different visual characteristics that appeal to a variety of consumers. It creates a feeling of warmth in one setting and cool elegance in ano... <a href='http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969988720'>more from countertopmaterials...</a>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free Countertop Magazine ]]></title><link>http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969988511</link><guid>http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969988511</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 14:16:04 -0700</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CounterTop Business is a free digital magazine that focuses on laminate countertops, 
solid surface countertops, cultured stone countertops, granite countertops, concrete countertops, tile cou... <a href='http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969988511'>more from countertopmaterials...</a>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kitchen Remodeling: Countertops]]></title><link>http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969986709</link><guid>http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969986709</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:48:57 -0700</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Laminate Countertops
Well known by trade names such as Formica, these countertops have stood the test of time. New innovatio... <a href='http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969986709'>more from countertopmaterials...</a>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Countertop Fabrication]]></title><link>http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969986486</link><guid>http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969986486</guid><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:08:18 -0700</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Many shops automate to reduce employees, but sometimes that same technology creates a need for more.

Concrete Interior Designs Inc. invested in a CNC router and ETemplate measuring software... <a href='http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969986486'>more from countertopmaterials...</a>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Countertop Design Trends: Chicago ]]></title><link>http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969986370</link><guid>http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969986370</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 19:18:30 -0700</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Designers agree that granite is the overwhelming favorite in countertops in the Chicago area. 
"Quartz is also very popular," says Liz Bruckner, designer at Atria Kitchen Design, located in the River... <a href='http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969986370'>more from countertopmaterials...</a>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recycled Aluminum CounterTops ]]></title><link>http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969985238</link><guid>http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969985238</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 18:07:18 -0700</pubDate><description><![CDATA[
Are you looking for information on recycled aluminum countertops?  


CounterTop Business is a digital magazine that focuses exclusi... <a href='http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969985238'>more from countertopmaterials...</a>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Countertops:  Color Backdrop]]></title><link>http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969984059</link><guid>http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969984059</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:12:29 -0700</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When it comes to countertop colors, especially in the home environment, they are more often a backdrop for more intense accent colors in the kitchen or bath, says Ginguei Ebnesajjad, DuPont Surfaces d... <a href='http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969984059'>more from countertopmaterials...</a>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green Countertops:  Green Alternative]]></title><link>http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969983612</link><guid>http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969983612</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:08:12 -0700</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Where do old glass containers go to die? Instead of littering the dump, they now have a new purpose - elegant, environmentally friendly countertops.

Gilasi InnerGlow surfaces are composed o... <a href='http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969983612'>more from countertopmaterials...</a>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green Countertops:  Going Green ]]></title><link>http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969983611</link><guid>http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969983611</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:05:15 -0700</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When Steve Prescott of Fiddlehead Designs in Brunswick, Maine, builds a kitchen, no matter what color the countertop, it's always "green." He builds environmentally responsible kitchens, featuring Ric... <a href='http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969983611'>more from countertopmaterials...</a>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Laminate Countertops:  Laminate Shines]]></title><link>http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969983610</link><guid>http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969983610</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:03:28 -0700</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Twelve patterns of Formica brand laminates have been introduced with the new Radiance finish. High gloss and punctuated with texture, the finish features holographic facets that refract and reflect li... <a href='http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969983610'>more from countertopmaterials...</a>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Laminate Countertops]]></title><link>http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969983609</link><guid>http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969983609</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:02:21 -0700</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Geneva, a third new contoured edge profile from VTI Industries, gives postformed laminate countertops the look and feel of gr... <a href='http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969983609'>more from countertopmaterials...</a>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glass Countertops:  Custom Glass Tiles]]></title><link>http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969983608</link><guid>http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969983608</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:58:58 -0700</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Think tile is old-fashioned? Think again. Nothing revitalizes a kitchen space like the look of glass mosaic tile on a kitchen backsplash or bathroom countertop, says Ann-Brit Malden, marketing and sal... <a href='http://countertopmaterials.tblog.com/post/1969983608'>more from countertopmaterials...</a>]]></description></item></channel></rss>