Envirotile™ is the New Black for Home Décor

As the summer heat roles in, Multy’s envirotile™ are making its way into many different outdoor spaces. Here are a few shared images from happy customers.

Doggie Jules is enjoying the cushioned comfort of the tiles while lounging in her newly renovated barn space.

 

                            After

Sylvia Visser of Toronto won Home Depot’s 48 hour makeover.  Catch her reaction here

 For more pictures visit our Facebook page.

Prolong Summer with Fresh Color Trends

Bright colors are becoming the most popular trend for summer, so give your patio, deck, or even a space in your house new life with accents that are sure to wow this season. 

Fresh flowers, or fruits, are a great way to add a color-punch to a lackluster space.

Berry reds and citrus yellows are perfect for in-house or outdoors to spice up the décor with summer tones. For the more reserved homeowners, try pastel colors in blue or green to bring nature in. Throw pillows are a great accessory for outdoor furniture or indoor living spaces. The contrast of colors against a solid furniture piece adds a warm splash to any room and creates an inviting summer ambiance. 

Summer decorating can challenge even the inner Martha Stewart's of the world. If you really want to embrace summer, go a step further with funky furniture and quilts that embody the bright summer colors and patterns – or invest in some great couch and cushion covers that can be removed and changed throughout the warmer months, and throughout the year.

 

Lastly, bring the sun indoors by choosing a new paint color. A fresh coat can brighten a room or soften harsh tones. Don’t just paint the walls, update an antique furniture piece – it creates a new look without breaking the budget. 

With only 2 months of summer left, make it last it with these fresh summer trends!

Canada Day Home Design Tips

The quickest and most affordable way to polish the home is with the right accoutrement, both indoors and out. From throw rugs to accent mats, make a statement with these five home decorating tips.

#5 – Textured

 

Versatility can transform a room while accentuating personal style. Lexington mats are perfect for indoor or outdoor use. With simple white doors, purple flowers (to add a color-punch), and a steel chair this house respectfully maintains its humble roots. Multy’s Lexington mat in Sandstone adds textured elegance while blending effortlessly with the low key and easy-care ethos.

The Buy: Multy’s Sandstone Lexington mat (3 by 4 feet, indoor and outdoor use), $39.99CDN, homedepot.ca for stores.

#4 – Chalet

 

How quaint. With a bold door, choose a stately mat. The regal front door and entry pad equally accentuates the antique accessories, from the rust-color planters to the country styled indoor tiles - this geometric doormat chicly welcomes guests with its structured ‘HOME’ graphics.

The Buy: Multy’s Marble Home Doormat (18 by 30 inches), $15CDN, walmart.ca for stores.

#3 – Traditional Meets Modern

 

Accent a large spacious kitchen with playful stripes and colors. The white and black are stark – break up the austere tones with forceful color bands.

The Buy: Multy’s Sonoma Striped mat (3 by 4 feet), $10, Walmart.com for stores.

#2 – Functional

 

Dishes and comfort do not hold hands, especially when guests are over. Multy’s chef mat in black has a sleek sophistication that adds the functional cushioning needed underfoot-perfect for any home, where dishes are a never ending chore.

The Buy: Multy’s chef mat in black (18 by 30 inches), $25, walmart.ca for store locations.

#1 – Colonial

 

Play with color. With all this white, this two-toned mat in brown and red imposes a colonial look. Care-free and inviting, Multy’s Willow Merlot adds a pop of color without overkill. You can’t go wrong when you have a mat that speaks your language.

The Buy: Multy’s Willow Merlot (3 by 4 feet), $21.98CDN, walmart.ca for stores.

Backyard Patterns and Colours for the Summer Outdoors

Last weekend, we were outside on the patio eating dessert and drinking tea. The weather was gorgeous and we couldn't help but notice the neighbor's bright patio furniture. It announced itself stating: “I’m here!” We looked down at our own brown, outdated chairs and cushions and realized we needed a change that would give our backyard a little bit of life.

Here are some great ways to give your backyard some added personality:

  

Blue Muskoka chairs are perfect to enhance the back or front yard. These roomy and comfortable chairs are popping up all over the place, and they are the perfect way to not only spice up the patio, but to also sit back and enjoy the summer.  Muskoka chairs, Home Depot, $14.99 Recycled rubber envirotile™ flooring, Home Depot, $6.99.

These bold chair covers and pillows are a must-have! The detailed designs in red and orange accentuate neutral toned patio furniture; so instead of throwing out those old chairs, make them new all over again with fun patterns that are perfect for the outdoors. -- Martha Stewart Living, Home Depot, $14.99 (pillow) $39.99 (chair cover)

Mats are a perfect way to protect your deck, but they can also enhance any outdoor space. Find patterns and colors that will compliment your patio furniture, your deck or patio stones; even your favorite flowers in the garden!

Multy Home, LP, Monaco Mat, Costco

Martha Stewart Living, Home Depot, $99.99

Martha Stewart Living, Home Depot, $89.99

Keep cool under a colorful umbrella that will have guests gushing over the beautifully styled backyard.

These small and inexpensive tips enhances any outdoor decor or deck– so enjoy your tea with a touch of panache because summer will soon be gone in a flash!

Take the envirotile™ challenge and envirostyle it!

We took the envirotile™ challenge, that is, we wanted to prove that our eco-friendly tiles are extremely easy to install; are weather resistant and are fabulously eco-chic. 

The verdict: Not only are these tiles easy to install, but, they created quite a buzz from our neighbours who were constantly coming over for a closer look. 

With an all-female ‘Multy cast’ we took the initiative and began the landscaping task at 10am. We finished the install at 3pm.

What the space looked like before envirotile™ was installed:

Here are a images that show the all female 'Multy cast' do the installation; of course, pictures of the final product that show just how amazing these tiles look and how easily they can revamp any outdoor space! – Much easier than regular pavers!

 

www.envirotile.ca

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'How To' envirotile™ - DIY Landscape and Patio Designs

Every June I get excited because I know the warm weather has finally arrived and my outdoor projects can begin. When you have a patio that can entertain yourself and guests, it’s a beautiful feeling.  

Most are happy to find projects that take less time to do and more time to enjoy. envirotile™ is an eco-friendly product made from 100% recycled tires diverted from landfills. It's lightweight, great for the environment and looks fabulous!

Here are step-by-step instructions on how to install envirotile™

First, visit www.envirotile.ca and choose the color (earth, grey or terra cotta); then pick the style. After this, visit your local Home Depot store or go online at www.homedepot.ca or www.homedepot.com to purchase product.

 Remember to measure the square footage and calculate how many tiles are needed before visiting Home Depot or purchasing the product online.

The tiles are easy to install, just follow these simple steps:

1. Calculate the center of the space by measuring the length and width; divide the dimensions in two. Mark the center of the space to identify the approximate starting point for the installation.
2. Begin to lay the tiles from the center point of the space in both directions towards the edges. Fill in each of the four quadrants that you've created.
3. Upon reaching the edges, you may need to cut the tiles to fit within the desired space. To cut the tile, simply use a heavy duty utility knife. To fit tiles around irregular shapes  (i.e. pipe) make a pattern                                             onto the tile and then cut with                                             the utility knife.

For a great utiltiy knife we recommend Olfa's Heavy Duty knife; available at Home Depot stores in Canada and the US.

Before envirotile™ application

After envirotile™ application

 For more information on 'how to' and envirotile™ FAQ's, please visit www.envirotile.ca

Tracy Moore – CityLine's “Around the House” Projects at Its Best

We went from wet and drab to hot and fab - no spring this season! Officially, summer begins on June 21^st, but these warmer than seasonal temperatures have made me in the mood to party (reclusively, of course!)

To do so, we need a nice cool drink in hand. Tracy Moore, from CityLine, has recommended this ‘summer drink.’

I agree that this looks absolutely scrumptious.

Tracy also recommends envirotile™ to bring out your backyard beauty in ‘around the house’ projects. Check out her clip about envirotile™ on this CityLine episode:

CityLine - Around the House envirotile™ 

Here are a few images to further inspire...

Remember that these items are sold exclusively at Home Depot stores in Canada and the US. So visit www.homedepot.ca or www.homedepot.com and begin your DIY projects.

Envirotile on The Today Show

Wow, this is a great clip on how to create amazing curb appeal. Check out this link on the Today's show where our envirotile™ is featured.

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/43203571#43203571

Read up on our envirotile from a fellow blogger and home improvement TV host

Check out this video from Danny Lipford. Expert home improvement advisor and television host.

Envirotile Recycled Rubber Floor Tile

By: Jodi Marks
In categories: Best New Products, Flooring, Green Home, Video

 

Take the Party Outside; Entertain Your Patio

Entertaining large crowds can challenge any party thrower. What to make... who to invite... and most importantly, where to put everyone? Sometimes limited space can ruin a party. This season, bring the celebration outdoors by reinventing your backyard.

Invest in some Outdoor Living furniture.

 

 Reinstalling those old pavers creates a huge hassle. There’s a great item on the market called envirotile™

This product requires limited prep work. Simply place on any flat surface and voila-perfect looking pavers. Made entirely from used tires diverted from landfills. envirotile™ is an eco-friendly option that’s affordable and chic!

Multy Home LP’s envirotile™ Sold exclusively at Home Depot stores, $7.99 per tile (www.envirotile.ca)

 To further accent your outdoor living space include a mat.

 While your guests are gushing over the great food and music at your party, these simple tips will have them talking for days about your elegant patio decor – and maybe even inspire them to throw an outdoor party of their own!

Giddy Up: Spring Time Roundup

Have you ever passed by a home with dirt thrown on the grass, dandelions as their flowerbed and some randomly placed shrubs (or as I like to call, weeds)? While everyone wants that dream garden, and perfect lawn that makes their neighbours 'green' with envy, not everyone has the time. 

Here are some fabulous, and easy ways to create an outdoor paradise this season. 

First let’s plant some colourful perennials.  Perennials are perfect because they will grow back every year saving you money and time.  

My favourite is Coreopsis. This yellow 

flower is sure to cause a stir with its vibrant sunshine glow.

   Hosta's are perfect because it comes in a wide colour assortment

After tidying up the yard, why not revamp the porch or walkway? There’s a fast and easy approach to re-surfacing cracked concrete or stained plywood. It’s called...envirotile™  What an amazing invention! I’ve tried pavers in my previous landscaping projects and they are so heavy and require major prep work. This product weighs only 8 pounds and it’s so easy to install! 

envirotile™ Grey

envirotile™ Terra Cotta

Multy Home LP’s envirotile™ Exclusively sold at Home Depot, $7.99

www.homedepot.com www.homedepot.ca

envirotile™ Earth

 Here's the finished result. Amazing! This season give your yard some easy sophistication with envirotile™ so you stop worrying about your yard, and start enjoying the hot summer months ahead!

Energy conservation and sustainability are two ‘hot topics’ this spring. North Americans are fuelled by the increased demand to live frugally and also environmentally. As homeowners start preparing their outdoor spaces for summer living, many are opting for a minimalist approach to their landscaping that involves accentuating backyard beauty at a limited cost.

Using an eco-savvy product is simple and easy

Being eco-conscious is vital to sustainable living. When planning your Outdoor Living space, why not choose an eco-friendly product like Multy Home’s envirotile™?

What is envirotile™? It’s a paver made entirely from recycled rubber tires! How exciting is that? Multy Home diverts over 2.5 million tons of tires from landfills annually to produce their line of eco-friendly products. Every time you purchase 2 envirotile™, you save 1 tire from reaching a landfill site!

Where to buy? envirotile™ is sold exclusively at Home Depot stores across Canada and the US and is also available on-line at www.homedepot.com and www.homedepot.ca .

When to install? It is much easier to install envirotile™ in the Spring/Summer months when the weather’s warmer.

Why? It’s an easy way to revamp porches, balconies walkways and more - weighing only eight pounds, envirotile™ can lay over any flat surface and it snaps into place easily and quickly.

Check out www.envirotile.ca for more project ideas and information on this eco-chic product.

Rubber never smelt so good...

This product is eco-chic, super-easy to install and very affordably priced. Combine these tiles with a flower arrangement and the simple installation will have this project smelling oh so lovely!