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New Lush 1/2″x 2″ Blends: Carmelita & Chelsea!!!
Happy to announce that we have some new mouth watering Lush 1/2″x2″ Blends, Carmelita and Chelsea!! Both are available for purchase at modwalls.com for $19.95 per sheet.
The new Lush® Carmelita is a mod color combination of Creamy Cameo, Poppy orange, Tomato red, Chocolate brown, Merlot, and Reef. We love it in this size and we think you will too!
Lush 1/2″x 2″ Blend Carmelita
Lush 1/2″x 2″ Blend Carmelita
The new Lush® Chelsea Blend is a metropolitan color combination of Cloud white, plum, Fog Bank gray, Tomato red, merlot, and darker Storm gray. Super chic!!
Lush 1/2″x2″ Chelsea
Lush 1/2″x2″ Chelsea
Modwalls® is making tile modern™ with colorful and unique designs that are in stock and available for purchase online 24/7 at modwalls.com
On a Budget? Meet Brio Custom Blends!!!
Brio® Custom Blends Fit Every Budget!
Customizing your kitchen or bathroom gets extremely pricey! Especially if you’re working within a specific color scheme.
Meet our Brio® Custom Blend Program! With literally millions of possible glass mosaic color combinations right at your fingertips, you can easily create the right tile blend for your project…Plus, it’s totally budget-friendly and fun to do!!!
How-to Create Your Custom Blend Recipe:
Step 1) Access the blender at: http://www.modwallsblender.com/
Step 2) Select the colors that you’d like to blend by clicking on the Brio® ¾” glass tile images.
The colors will automatically move into the blender after 2 colors have been selected. Remove any color by dragging it away from the blending area.
If you wish to start over, just click RESET.
Step 3) Feel free to adjust the color percentage by moving the arrows up and down on each color. (Note: your design must add up to 100%)
Step 4) Think you reached your desired colored combination? Click on REMIX to randomly remix the colors. (Note that all of our custom blends are random, not patterned)
Step 5) Optional, but highly recommended: Select grout colors to see how this changes the effect of your blend. The grout colors shown are part of modwalls® StarGlass/ Dimension Urethane Grout collection. Grout is sold separately, but we believe this is the best choice available for any glass tile installation.
Step 6) Order Your Custom Blend Sample here. Be sure to enter your blend recipe on the Customer Comments area – including color names and percentages. Note: you will be prompted to enter your recipe on page 2 of checkout.
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Why should I order a sample?
We strongly encourage creative customers like yourself to order samples of your custom blend – which eliminates any online purchasing woes. Each computer monitor may slightly distort the true colors and it’s always good to have a sample in-hand. Btw, samples are about 5″ x 5″ and are not refundable.
Once you have received your sample and are ready to order your Brio® custom blend, simply call us toll-free @ 877-439-9734. We have real people ready to take your order Monday-Friday from 9am – 5pm Pacific Time. Please note that there is a 20 sq.ft. minimum order per custom blend.
How is my custom blend assembled?
Since 2005, we proudly and locally outsource our modwalls® custom blend production to the wonderful people at HOPE Services. HOPE Services is a non-profit organization which employs developmentally and physically disabled adults to do a variety of production work. Their mission is to assist individuals with disabilities to live and participate in their communities – and we LOVE this.
HOPE’s clients are responsible for making each sheet of your custom blend – a true work of art – made with pride and love! There are currently over 30 HOPE clients dedicated to the modwalls® custom blend production.
Here are some photos of HOPE’s client’s in action:
HOPE Services receives our customer’s custom blend recipes on a weekly basis. Each individual Brio® Mosaic Color comes with a paper facing that HOPE soaks off prior to mounting and assembling each blend. Tiles are then set individually onto plastic grids in a random pattern according to your recipe. Each completed grid (or 1.15 sq.ft. sheet) is then reviewed for quality control. Once approved, a plastic film is placed over the top or “face” of the tiles to hold it in place for installation.
This entire process generally takes about 1 week to complete. Once your blend is complete, we’ll ship it via UPS and email you the tracking number.
Real Customer Satisfaction!
Here’s a recent client review we received about their custom blend experience:
Brio Custom Blend
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Installation Location: OUTDOOR SHOWER (see below)
“We created an outdoor shower using a custom blend. It turned out really great. It was so easy to work with ModWalls.”
-Keith (of Palm Springs, CA)
Be Inspired: Some of our favorite Brio® Custom Blends to date…
Brio custom blend inspired by Reggie the Cockatiel
Want to see more? Check out more custom glass tile blends created and installed by our customers here.
Modwalls® is making tile modern™ with colorful and unique designs that are in stock and available for purchase online 24/7 at modwalls.com
A bold move with NEUTRALS!!! (Color’s shy cousin)
Neutrals are colors too!!!
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Are you trying to find the right neutral for your tile project? Bright colors aren’t for everyone, but we believe good design is.
Sometimes a quick comparison is all you need to pick the right neutral hue for the job. We have carefully curated these Lush® glass subway tile neutrals just for YOU…
And, we especially love the dimensional effect that happens in different lighting conditions.
Here’s a larger view of our latest neutral addition: Cameo!!! In other words, Cameo is making its cameo…. Had to go there. 
Neutrals can be just as high-impact as vivid colors!!! You don’t have to use the latest trend color to create that pop in your space.
Lush 3×6 in Reef
Lush 3×6 in Taupe
Lush 3×6 in Cloud, Reef, and Taupe
Lush 3×6 in Driftwood
Lush 3×6 in Almond
Lush 3×6 in Taupe
Lush 3×6 in Dune
Lush 3×6 in Reef
Feeling inspired? Please, let us know if you need any samples or design advice for your current project.
Modwalls® is making tile modern™ with colorful and unique designs that are in stock and available for purchase online 24/7 at modwalls.com
Cleaning Grout: Helpful Tips w/ a Personal Recommendation
We were recently asked {again} by a customer for some helpful tips on keeping grout bright and sparkling clean. Who wants dirty grout? No one.
As as self-described OCD cleaner myself, I have personally experimented with all sorts of products in the cleaning product and technique realm. I’ve read tons of suggestions via Pinterest, blogs, and online searches, and what I have found may surprise you.
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May I introduce you to the power of the Mr. Clean’s Magic Eraser?!! If the reviews don’t convince enough to purchase this for your home – specifically for grout – maybe I will. 
Thinking way back to the first time I ever bought this now very addictive little cleaning gem… I vaguely remember wandering around Target in the cleaning products aisle and saw this box (but maybe a smaller version). I figured it was worth the very cheap cost to try out something new for my typical cleaning rituals.
After reading all the do’s and don’ts on the box, I started out small, testing it on areas that seemed up for the challenge. First was walls, switches & outlets, then baseboards, then eventually tile & grout. I give all the credit to these little erasers for helping me get my deposits back on not only one, but two different rental properties.
I sometimes find myself wandering around my house looking for hidden scuffs and dirt to clean up – eraser in hand. No joke, I almost asked for these as a stocking stuffer for Christmas. Maybe I’ll get lucky?!
Easy How-to Instructions:
- Vacuum, sweep, or wipe away larger debris from the area you would like to clean.
- Remove the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser from the packaging.
- Put on rubber gloves.
- Hold eraser under running water to get it wet and give it a couple of squeezes to remove the excess water. (Sometimes only a bit of water is more than sufficient).
- Rub eraser over the affected areas: could be soap scum, scuffs, dirt, mildew, mold, and stains in your shower or on your floor. It takes very little effort to rub away the grime (although sometimes I have to use my fingernail to get into tight grout joints). Might be best to test on a smaller area to get comfortable with the process.
- Change the position of the Magic Eraser once the portion you are using becomes dirty. Stubborn stains may require you to go over the surface area a couple of times.
- Wipe area clean with a damp cloth.
- Allow your Magic Eraser to air dry and then store it away.
Anyway, I now purchase this wonderful product in bulk since it’s become such a regular favorite. Of course, not every product works on every surface, but you’ll be pleased to know it definitely works on grout. Here’s a link to get a coupon for it through the manufacturer – or – you can find it on amazon.com here.
Be additionally forewarned that this product does break down as you use it (like a real life eraser), so you may need more than one sponge per dirty job. I’ve found that lightly scrubbing an area seems to work better than putting a lot of muscle into it.
Details, details, details….
The Mr. Clean Magic Eraser is made of a compound called melamine foam. Although it can appear soft, the inner fibers are very thin and strong. With small openings across the surface, the melamine works much like fine sandpaper, reaching into the small grooves where stains have settled.
When lightly moistened, the holes in a Magic Eraser bind to dirt particles, resulting in a clean surface. The spongy eraser may then leave behind a residue, which can easily be wiped away with water or a damp cloth.
Melamine is also used in other applications as a resin, such as for soundproofing and as insulation for pipes. According to the Mr. Clean website, the Magic Eraser contains no harsh chemicals. However, some consumer Internet sites claim the Magic Eraser can cause chemical burns on the skin. According to the Mayo Clinic, the Magic Eraser can abrade the skin when rubbed directly on the skin. When used in the intended manner, however, the melamine should not cause burning. *Always keep out of reach of children*
NOTE: The hard surface and fibers of the Magic Eraser can scratch certain surfaces, making them appear dull, so it should not be used on varnished surfaces or other materials prone to scratching.
Read more: How Do Mr. Clean Magic Erasers Work? | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how-does_5268583_do-clean-magic-erasers-work.html#ixzz2EnPG7JUb
Best of luck keeping your grout bright and sparkling with my latest favorite thing!
Cleaning Grout: Helpful Tips w/ a Personal Recommendation by Katelyn Bowman
Modwalls® is making tile modern™ with colorful and unique designs that are in stock and available for purchase online 24/7 at modwalls.com
Plus Design + Plus Design + Plus Design…
Clayhaus for Modwalls® Plus Design Mosaics are now available in both 2″ and 4″ sizes!!!
PLUS, we couldn’t be more thrilled to add our Wheatgrass color to this super fun mix.
100% handcrafted in the USA, each individual tile is a unique piece of functional art. What size do you prefer?
Modwalls 2″ Plus Design Mosaic shown in Milk, Splash, and Brine.
Modwalls 4″ Plus Design Mosaic shown in Milk, Splash, Brine, amd Wheatgrass.
Maybe you prefer solid colors?
But the colorful regulated mix is so fun!
Loving all the different color combinations and pattern possibilities! Depending on the colors you wish to chose, we can assemble a blend or pattern just for you! By the way, custom colors are also available.
2″ Plus Design Mosaics are $52.95* per 1.06 square foot sheet
4″ Plus Design Mosaics are $45.95* per 1.06 square foot sheet
*Trade pricing available by phone @ 877-439-9734*
Modwalls® is making tile modern™ with colorful and unique designs that are in stock and available for purchase online 24/7 at modwalls.com
Introducing New Products In-Stock NOW!!!
We seriously couldn’t be happier to spread the news about our latest additions to modwalls®!!!
Take a few minutes to check them out, order samples, or make a mental note for later.
We know you’ll love them as much as we do!!!
New ModDotz™ Colors!!
From top left: Spa Blue, Sherbet, Lemon, and Key Lime
Find all these mouthwatering colors here for only $7.95 per sheet!
New Lush® 3×6 Colors!!
From top left: Poppy, Blue Bell, Storm, and Inkwell
Find these colors as well as many other Lush® colors for only $19.95 per sheet!
ALL New Lush® Weave™ Subway Tile!!
From top left: Cloud, Vapor, and Fog Bank
All 3 of these Lush® Weave™ colors are available for only $19.95 per sheet.
ALL New Harvest Bamboo Mosaics™!!!
This gorgeous collection is made entirely from eco-friendly and sustainable bamboo.
Find all mosaic patterns here for only $14.95 per sheet.
The one and only…Real Penny Mosaic™!!!
Now available for custom order in 3 ways: ALL HEADS, ALL TAILS,
or the most popular MIX.
Click here for more Real Penny Mosaic™ info.
Modwalls® is making tile modern™ with colorful and unique designs that are in stock and available for purchase online 24/7 at modwalls.com
Inspired by…Poppy~!
The Lush color formerly known as Quince is now……….POPPY!!!
“Oh good! Yes, Poppy is a much better name. Much more fun & it just sounds more ORANGE!”
[...said a wonderful customer just a few minutes ago! Hence, this explanation of the name change...]
“Orange is the happiest of colors” - Frank Sinatra
Color names are a funny thing; it can make or break a persons opinion of said color or product. If you have ever studied color theory, you know what I’m talking about, and our products are no exception. This is why we decided to re-name our color Quince to the fun-loving new Poppy color.
“The color orange creates a lot of controversy; it evokes strong emotion and is a color that people seem to either love or hate. Color experts agree that orange radiates warmth and energy.” – The Examiner
More Fun Facts About The Color ORANGE:
- Physically, the color orange stimulates activity, appetite and our ability to socialize.
- Orange is a color that really stands out, even at a distance, and invites attention.
- In the practice of Feng Shui, colors hold great significance, and orange represents fire.
- Orange helps us focus our powers of concentration, and it’s also the color that’s credited with assisting us in organizing our thoughts and our things.
- During the Elizabethan Era in English history, only nobility were allowed to wear orange clothing.
- An orange vehicle says you are fun loving and trendy.
What do you think of our the color orange? And our new Poppy name? We would love to hear your feedback!
Modwalls is making tile modern with colorful and unique designs that are in stock and available for purchase online 24/7 at modwalls.com.
modwalls® Lush® Weave Patterns, “Ready for my close-up!!!!!”
(**Okay, so we cannot exactly interview our lastest and greatest Lush® patterns per se, but if we did, they would be more than thrilled to be in the center of the spotlight**)
Modwalls WEAVE patterns were created by modwalls one and only in-house Interior Designer, Katelyn Bowman. When developing this simple, but intriguing pattern for modwalls, Katelyn wanted to create a fresh twist on a tried and true version of an herringbone and chevron pattern using our modern 8mm thick Lush® 1×4 glass tile in our top selling Cloud, Vapor, and Fog Bank colors.
“Geometric patterns are an ever-constant design element – past and present – and there’s beauty in the repetition. I think this new pattern I designed for modwalls will be a seemless addition to an already fantastic line of products. Although the pattern is relatively simple, you can install this in many different ways which I’m sure will please many different design aesthetics.”
Installing your backsplash tile in this pattern would typically be more labor-intensive and therefore more expensive since your installer would have placed each tile individually (not fun!).
Modwalls addresses this issue by sheeting the pattern in a way that makes installation MUCH easier. The pattern is pre-set and mesh-mounted with 1/16″ grout joints with interlocking sides. This tile is ideal for any wall applications including kitchen backsplash tile, bathroom tile, fireplace tile and pool tile. The tile is sold in sheets that measure 0.93 square feet each (just less than one square foot) for $19.95. It can be laid either vertically, horizontally, 45 degree angle, etc.
Here are some more eye-catching images of the Lush® 1×4 Weave! Enjoy!!!
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Modwalls is making tile modern with colorful and unique designs that are in stock and available for purchase online 24/7 at modwalls.com.
FB Quarterly Photo Contest Winners Announced!!!
Modwalls Facebook Quarterly Photo Contest WINNERS!!! These 3 lucky owners get $50 cash or $100 store credit – and all they had to do was show off their gorgeous tile!!!
Next quarterly contest has officially started!! Enter your pics now for a chance to be a future winner! Send your pics to service@modwalls.com and LIKE us on facebook to stay in the loop and place your votes (the most ‘likes’ per pic will win!).
HELPFUL TIPS FOR TAKING THE BEST PICS:
- Switch all your lights ON
- Clear your counters or area of distracting accessories and clutter
- Clean tile photographs the best – wink wink
- Take your pics when it’s daytime – you’ll get better lighting and won’t get any weird glare from dark windows
- Think like a photographer and ask yourself…what’s the best angle here?
- Avoid capturing yourself in the bathroom mirror
- Don’t rush it! Wait until your space is completely done so we can all enjoy the results
- Send us actual size /high resolution images – 300dpi is ideal
- Have fun with it!!!
Modwalls is making tile modern with colorful and unique designs that are in stock and available for purchase online 24/7 at modwalls.com.
Inspired By… Surf!!! (And just in time for Summer!)
Modwalls Lush® Surf is available in 5 different sizes.
SURF is up!!!!!
Modwalls Lush® glass subway tile in Surf is most accurately described as a soft, watery aqua green color. This tranquil color can pair well with a ton of different color combinations and design styles (see install images below). Available in 5 different sizes: 1″x2 Surf, 1″x4″ Surf, 3×6″ Surf, 6″x 6″ Surf, and 4″x12 Surf.
This glass subway tile is ideal for any wall application including kitchen backsplash tile, bathroom tile, fireplace tile and pool tile. Basically it’s easy to install in all areas where tile can be present.
Here is what a couple happy modwalls customers had to say about the our Lush Surf:
Loved the color!
Christina Meares (Yonkers, NY) 9/17/2010
I was looking for subway tile for months, and after ordering samples and comparing colors, I chose the 1×2 “Surf” and it looks great!
happy customer 11/11/2008
I am extremely pleased with the two colors I purchased, surf and stem. The application and resulting look are even better than I imagined. I used the surf as a border against stark white in a seascape guest bathroom, the stem as backsplash over sink and again stove in kitchen. The only problem I see is lack of other areas to use the tiles on. Also I would like to say that the customer service I received from Modwalls was above and beyond the call. I was extremely pleased – keep up the great work. Delyn, TX
We always love some good installation pics!!
Modwalls Lush 1×2 Surf Shower
Modwalls Lush 4×12 Surf Kitchen by McCaffrey Construction
Modwalls Lush 3×6 Kitchen Backsplash
Modwalls Lush 4×12 Surf Kitchen Backsplash
Modwalls is making tile modern with colorful and unique designs that are in stock and available for purchase online 24/7 at modwalls.com.
