Another beautiful quartz countertop!
Another customer was kind to send us pictures of her new quartz countertop. Isn’t it beautiful! This is Silestone in Lyra.
Marmoleum tiles helps create a healthier indoor environment
Marmoleum is a great flooring option. It’s comfortable under foot, easy to clean, and has natural anti-static properties that repels dirt and dust. It’s easy to maintain for a clean and hygienic home. Check out these pictures from a recent installation:
Spring time = freshen up time. Let’s paint safely in any color and live beautifully!
Did you know zero VOC paint does not necessarily mean that the paint is non toxic? It’s a common mis-understanding but not all zero VOC paints are non toxic. We wanted to share this from AFM Safecoat’s website faq: How does Safecoat differ from other so-called environmental paints on the market? Other companies have introduced [...]
How to use Seal-Once’s Total Wood Protection & other products
Seal-Once stops the production of mold/mildew on wood, composite decking and and concrete. It is a deep penetrating, complex co-polymer. The pigments are UV stable and non toxic. If there’s already mold/mildew, you’ll need to clean the surface. Use the All-Wood Cleaner and a scrub brush on the infected areas and rinse with garden hose [...]
Need to paint over wallpaper? Use Safecoat Naturals plant oil based products.
AFM Safecoat Naturals is an organic, plant based product line. These products create a breathable layer and are fully biodegradable, emitting no toxins and containing no harmful solvents, preservatives, dryers or other irritants that can contribute to poor indoor air quality or endanger your health. Product line includes Clear Penetrating Oil, Oil Wax Finish, Multi-Purpose [...]
Soybean-based lead paint stripper
Lead Out is a pretty interesting product made by Franmar Chemical. It’s a paint stripper that converts lead paint to a non-hazardous material for safe, easy disposal. Depending on how many layers need to be removed and temperature, typical coverage on vertical surfaces is about 50-75 sf/gallon and about 100 sf/gallon on horizontal surfaces. The temperature must be [...]
Looking for a new bath countertop? Glacier Glass 100% recycled, local and on sale now!
Made in Ipswich from 100% recycled glass, Glacier Glass makes a beautiful countertop, especially for bath vanity tops. We are having a spring sale now through Memorial Day. Come in and see for yourself! 4 colors available: jade, amber jade, crystal jade, and amber crystal jade. Pencil edge or quarter-round edge profiles available. Crystal Jade [...]
Spring Flooring Sale!!!
Spring sale on select Ecofusion floors in Solid Lock Bamboo and Solid Lock Eucalyptus. Sale starts April 1 through May 31 with a 10 box minimum order. Check out our display and find your new floor here. Picture shown is Solid Lock Strandwoven Bamboo in Frost.
Another happy customer with their new Cambria countertop
We received a great e-mail from one of our customers last week. They love their new Cambria countertop and were so kind to send us some pictures after installation. Of course, we had to share these too. It looks great in Buckingham and it’s super easy to take care of and maintain. Here’s a close [...]
Free sink with countertop installation
Is it time for a new countertop? We’re having a special promotion – free sink * with countertop installation. Choose from 100 colors of quartz or warm tones in recycled paper or glamorous patterns in recycled glass. All our countertop materials are durable, easy to maintain and does not emit radon gases. * Select from [...]
Add mosaic accent section for a great visual effect on your backsplash or shower walls
Mosaics are available in a variety of sizes, shapes, colors and prices. You can add a strip or section of mosaic to your tile area for a great visual effect with minimal impact on your wallet. Come in and see our selections. We can help you choose a mosaic that’s the perfect accent to your [...]
Use Trend Q over your existing countertop for a cost-effective new look
Trend Q surfaces are highly durable, exceptionally thin at a 1/4″ thickness, and are available in 50+ colors. In addition, these surfaces are maintainance-free and resistant to heat, stains, moisture, and shocks. 33-72% of the aggregate is post-consumer recycled glass, depending on the color. Large-format Trend Q tiles can be used to create kitchen [...]
Woodmont Cabinetry Maple Door styles available in 10 Designer Paint colors
Woodmont Cabinetry is now offering 10 new Designer Paint colors on all Maple Door styles. The new paint colors allow you to create cabinetry that reflects your taste, personality and lifestyle. Come in and let us design your new cabinets! Picture shown has cabinetry in North Sea and Dove Grey colors. To see more pictures, [...]
Eucalyptus strandwoven solid lock flooring for floating floor installations
Made with 100% Eucalyptus from sustainably managed plantations, then “cold pressed” to form blocks similar to railroad ties and further conditioned for up to 30 days to ensure quality milling and performance. These flooring planks are provisioned to meet the various demands of North American climates. Made without added urea formaldehyde or harmful VOC’s Meets [...]
Hit or Miss flooring installation in a log cabin
We just finished installing Carlisle’s “Hit or Miss” Eastern White Pine wide plank floors in a log cabin in Wilmington. “What is Hit or Miss?”, you may ask. It is a feature describing intermittent saw marks, perfect for this rustic aesthetic and application. The boards are 7″, 9″ and 11″ random widths, Gingerbread stain [...]
We are AFM Safecoat’s Dealer of the Week!
Exciting news to share! We are AFM Safecoat’s Dealer of the Week. Safecoat has a great, versatile range of products including paints, primers, stains, sealers, clear finishes and cleaners. No other company has their 30 year history of performance and customer satisfaction. As we say: paint safely in any color and live beautifully – use [...]
Use Soy Gel to remove paint without the grunt work!
Do you have something that you want to freshen up but it has layers of old, ugly paint? There’s an easy way to remove paint without having to sand and/or chisel it off. Try SOYGel! You just apply it on and let the product do the work. You won’t have to work up a sweat [...]
Looking for a new floor? Time to refinish? We offer both!
We are your local flooring specialists. We sell (and can install) bamboo, cork, hardwood flooring and more. The picture shown is Carlisle Wide Plank Flooring in Walnut. We can help you find the right look for your space that also works within your budget. Or, maybe it’s time to refinish your hardwood floors and you’re [...]
Zero maintenance countertops that are beautiful and affordable!
Cambria is a great option for those looking for a easy to maintain, easy to clean countertop and offers almost 100 different colors and patterns. Lemon juice, olive oil, even red wine won’t leave stains. It works beautifully in a kitchen or bathroom. We have 36 colors on display in our showroom – come on [...]
Looking for a different backsplash? Try changing the tile shape!
Have you been looking for a new backsplash but just haven’t found anything yet? We’d love to help you out! Maybe you’re feeling stuck on color combinations or need to change out the tile shape. Fireclay has great options for different shapes that may be just what you’re looking for – come in and take [...]
Use non toxic Mexeseal to seal tile, granite, brick, and other masonry!
Safecoat’s Mexeseal is the superior choice for those looking for a non toxic, low odor, very low VOC, water based clear sealer to use on porous tile, granite, brick, unpolished marble, limestone, and other masonry surfaces. It has a medium gloss clear finish.
Greenovating a Cambridge penthouse kitchen
Terrene of New England and Boston Green Renovations partnered in a “green” renovation of a penthouse kitchen in Cambridge recently. The project included new cabinets that were free of harmful chemicals, countertops made of recycled paper, and flooring made of post industrial recycled poplar from the waste stream of furniture manufacturing. There were also a few walls taken [...]
Safecoat non toxic caulking compound
SafeCoat Caulking Compound is a non-toxic, water-based, elastic, emulsion-type caulking compound designed to replace oil caulk and putty for windows, cracks and general maintenance work. This product can be used for interior or exterior applications. It’s a great odorless alternative for solvent-based caulk for general maintenance work in kitchens and bathrooms as well as around [...]
Emerald is THE color for 2013.
Pantone introduced Emerald (17-5641) as 2013′s color of the year and of course, we love all shades of green! Emerald Green is popular in several of our product lines; for example, Fireclay tile in Emerald Green, Beachstone countertop in Acadia Forest, Marmoleum flooring in Emerald 3223 and Safecoat paint in Emerald Garden. Come in and [...]
Check out our Portfolio page!
We added new pictures from several recent customer projects to our website’s Portfolio page. These “after” pictures are a great way to take a look at our products and workmanship. Please contact us or stop by if you have any questions or would like more information.
Do you think about the carbon footprint when you click and shop?
Black Friday, Shop Small Saturday, Cyber Monday….it’s that time of year when some go into shopping mode overdrive. To shop local or online? For one more thing to consider before buying – have you thought about the carbon footprint of the purchase? The carbon footprint may not be as popular as the coupon/promo code but [...]
Cambria countertop choices in 100+ colors and no maintenance!
Cambria is the only family-owned, American made quartz surfaces company. Cambria is made with 93% pure, natural quartz. It is maintenance-free and does not require any sealing or polishing. There are 100+ colors in the design palette. Click here: to see entire design palette. Picture shown is Hollinsbrook.
Design a glass backsplash with Fireclay Crush!
We wanted to let everyone know that our Fireclay Crush tile display boards are here! These tiles are made from 100% recycled glass. 40 great colors in gloss or matte finish and 17 different shapes and sizes. We’ve got several new design concept boards with interesting color combinations and pattern layouts. Come in and be [...]
Only one more day! ABX 2012 starts tomorrow!
Exciting news – -ABX 2012 opens tomorrow. It’s at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. The show is sponsored by the Boston Society of Architects and is a great opportunity to see the latest and greatest in building products. Come visit us at booth #1044. The show hours are: Wednesday 12-6 pm, Thursday 12-6 pm [...]
Options galore with Solida Cork
Solida has a great range of cork flooring options. You can choose from different patterns, shapes, over 100 colors plus custom color matching available, floating (cliq) vs glue down, prefinished or site finish (stainable), and more. Come in and check it out! Picture shown is the Spring Dark pattern in Natural.
ArchitectureBoston Expo in a few weeks…
We are getting ready for the ArchitectureBoston Expo (ABX) November 14-16 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. Come visit us at booth #1044. We’ll have many of our beautiful products on display. The exhibit hall hours are: Wednesday Noon – 6 pm, Thursday Noon – 6 pm, and Friday 10 am – 1:30 [...]
Cali Bamboo and their efforts to help our planet!
We love Cali Bamboo! Their flooring products are made from a super renewable resource, great colors and affordably priced. Plus, the company is a great example of a green business. Cali Bamboo donates 1% of its product sales to environmental groups that seek to make a difference in the future of our planet. Click [...]
NAF!! Non-Added Formaldehyde!!
Did you know that so many products are still made with formaldehyde?? Why buy cabinets that off-gas nasty toxins? Come visit our showroom and see our cabinet lines that are not only beautiful and durable, but they also don’t off-gas formaldehyde, a known carcinogen. ..
“9 hot trends in kitchen design” is an interesting article to read
In case you have not had a chance to read this one yet…9 hot trends in kitchen design is an interesting article from the Boston Globe, published last month. The article highlights 1. clean, modern lines (transitional design — ”that is, modern but with a classic take”); 2. updated layouts; 3. docking stations; 4. expanded hardware options; [...]
Counting down the days…
Only one more week until the Show House opens to the public. Everyone is excited and can’t wait for next Tuesday’s opening. Each and every room is spectacular and we wish we could move in ourselves! The 2nd floor family room is a MUST-SEE! It is the only room with new flooring installed and Terrene supplied the beautiful [...]
Another Terrene Greenovation in progress…
Another Terrene Greenovation in progress…We just completed the main bathroom and are now working on the kitchen renovation. Here’s a picture of our nifty lawn sign. Keep a lookout for a future write up and more pictures.
Don’t forget to RSVP!!!
Join us at the Junior League of Boston’s 35th Designer Show House. Check out our paints, cork and bamboo flooring used in the Family Room, designed by Suzanne Logan of Spaces Design Studios. Please RSVP (call 617-244-6200 or e-mail: Maryellen@terreneofne.com) by Friday, October 12th for a discounted ticket price of $15/person. With a ticket purchase, [...]
Open Saturdays 9-12 pm. Come in for a visit!
Working in your home renovation? Come in and see our beautiful, sustainable and healthy products. We are open Saturdays 9 am – 12 pm.
Holiday Kitchens’ cabinetry options
Made in the U.S.A., Holiday Kitchens offer a wide range of cabinetry options. Their website is a great resource for information and visual inspiration. Click here to see their website: www.holidaykitchens.com. The following is an excerpt from their Green Choices webpage. Green living is about making the right choice for your family and the planet. Every Holiday [...]
Terrene System
Ask us about our new program the Terrene System. From A to Z we can help you with the design, product education and selection, project management and construction…all included in an affordable package. We will soon post on our site all the details, but in the meantime, give us a call or stop in.