Stone Wood Design Center Resources: Tile Term Dictionary

In keeping with our long-standing goal of being your first and best place to go when it comes to Portland tile flooring, we at Stone Wood Design Center would like to tell you about a resource that’s sure to make any tile flooring project easier. We’re talking, of course, about our Tile Term Dictionary.

This handy glossary of commonly-used terms in the tile flooring industry will help you understand your options no matter what phase of a project you’re in — whether you’re just beginning to consult Portland interior design professionals or in the final phases of a ceramic tile installation.

For example, you may be surprised to learn that “crazing” isn’t what happens to your brain after poring over sample books for a few hours, it’s the cracking in certain kiln-fired glazes. And while you might suppose that a “tile cutter” is a certain tradesman and a “tile nipper” his young son, our guide will assure you that both refer to specific tools used in the trade.

All levity aside, we’re proud of our Tile Term Dictionary, and we hope that you find it useful. It’s just one of the ways we make the extra effort to be the Portland tile flooring leaders. Visit one of our three Portland-area locations to view our entire tile selection and talk shop with our experienced flooring professionals.

Meet Our Team, Part 3: NE 122nd Store

Welcome to the third and final installment of the Stone Wood blog’s latest series, “Meet Our Team.” In this feature, we share a little info about the installation and design experts who you’ll be working with when you visit one of our Portland design stores.

This time, we’ll meet the Portland interior design professionals of our NE 122nd Avenue location.

Nancy

First up is Nancy, who comes to the Portland interior design community by way of Oregon State University, where she earned a degree in Interior Design. She brings six years’ experience in design and remodels to the job, and specializes both in Craftsman-style and ultra-modern installations. Nancy is an award-winning interior designer and holds a certification from the National Kitchen and Bath Association.

Alisha

Next we have another degreed interior designer, Alisha, who earned her sheepskin at Washington State. She brings broad experience to Stone Wood’s Portland design stores, having designed residential, commercial and urban projects. Alisha has a passion for bringing a contemporary touch to classic designs, often with a European flair that reflects her old-world heritage.

Justin

Justin’s 15 years of experience in the design and building industries makes him the seasoned veteran of the group. His hands-on experience in the Portland interior design scene helps him find the perfect materials suppliers, and his breadth of knowledge gives him a steady hand when it comes to guiding clients through even the most challenging projects.

Meet Our Team, Part 2: Tigard

Welcome back to our introductory blog series, Meet Our Team! As you'll remember from the last installment, we have a lot of talented new designers and installation experts at each Stone Wood Design Center location. This week we're shining the spotlight on the professionals at our Tigard location. Enjoy!

Christina

Christina graduated from the Art Institute of Portland with a degree in Interior Design. She focused her studies on Urban Design, Residential and Commercial Design, and has over 4 years of interior design and historic home restoration experience.

Sarah

After receiving an Architectural Design and Drafting degree from Portland Community College, Sarah worked for over 13 years in various interior design and retail showroom management jobs. She specializes in stone, tile, hardwood flooring, and cabinetry.

John

John has been working in the building materials industry for over 10 years and is now the Tigard store manager. His passions include incorporating environmentally sustainable building materials into high-end home design projects and working with homeowners to create a warm, welcoming design in every room of their home.

Meet Our Team, Part 1: NW Yeon

One of the most exciting parts of our company-wide re-branding campaign is the addition of many talented new designers to the Stone Wood team. Each Stone Wood Design Center location now has multiple professional interior designers and installation experts that can assist you with almost any design or installation question you may have, whether you're looking for new hardwood flooring materials or refinishing a bathroom with tile flooring and countertops. Over the next two weeks we'll be introducing you to each designer at every Stone Wood location. This week we're meeting the stellar design team at our NW Yeon location. Don't hesitate to drop in and say hi!

Karri

Karri has an interior design degree from Portland Community College and is passionate about sustainability and green building. She is trained in ADA compliance, LEED certification, lighting design, and CAD.

Kristen

Kristen has over 10 years of experience in interior design and has worked with contractors, architects, and homeowners. Her clients appreciate your innovative style, enthusiasm, and expertise.

Kristi

Kristi is the Stone Wood Design Center's resident DIY expert. She has extensive hands-on experience in all types of home remodeling projects, including hardwood flooring, glass mosaics, and cabinets. Kristi is passionate about building materials and always approaches projects in a creative and collaborative way.

Terese

Terese has an interior degree from Oregon State University, where she focused on single-family housing and commercial interiors. She has experience working as a professional interior designer and skillfully blends many types of contemporary design elements into a room design that is both modern and timeless.

Come back next week when we'll introduce our designers from our Tigard location. See you then!