Tag Archives: Craftsmanship

Introducing Waterworks Cabinetry

July 5, 2018

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I know that many of you anticipate our Waterworks catalogs, and we are extraordinarily proud of our newest one featuring Waterworks cabinetry. A bit of a look back: We have, for 40 years, sold kitchen sinks and faucets, kitchen tile and other surfaces. However, just four years ago, we added other categories to complete the kitchen experience. This included an expanded assortment of hardware and lighting, plus more sinks and even more kitchen faucets. But the biggest change is now the addition of kitchen cabinetry.

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New Waterworks Catalog and Studio Fittings

April 26, 2017

Decibel is the newest addition to the Studio family of fittings.. Sleek contemporary design in three finishes and elegant details.Slideshow

We are very excited to share our new Waterworks Studio sales tool. The special attribute of Waterworks Studio is that the entire collection is in stock and ready to ship. You can easily mix and match from all parts of the collection to create your own personal bath retreat.

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The Perfect Kitchen Faucet

April 12, 2017

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This month, we’re celebrating the kitchen at Waterworks.  This gives me another opportunity to talk about faucets for the kitchen, bar, laundry, potting shed and mud room, as I have done in the past. There are so many options available that it is difficult to make the right choice from the many faucets in the market.

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Cement Tile

November 11, 2015

A mold for making cement tile. The tile is built updsdie down.Slideshow

I love cement tile. An early version of it is documented in the dwellings and public buildings of Pompeii and Herculaneum; archeologists found small chards of glass or stone embedded in cement-like floors. During the Renaissance, cement floors were meant to be an intricate works of art. Interest in the material all but disappeared for centuries.  But during the late 19th century, it was rediscovered and used during the French Belle Epoque and Art Nouveau periods. It was often found in restaurants and vestibules valued for its durability and decoration. The manufacturing revival of the cement manifested itself in the form of tiles; they were easy to manufacture, install and readily available.

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