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Natural Stone: Opportunity knocks as consumers hunker down

Floor Covering News

The recent boom in the housing market is a boon to the natural stone category. The flooring industry in general, and the natural stone category in particular, is starting to reap the benefits of such activities. Opportunity for natural stone has always been in kitchen and bath. By Megan Salzano.

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Going Above & Beyond: Backsplash Tile That Wows

Architectural Ceramics

We all spend a lot of time in the kitchen cooking in front of our backsplash. Here are a few beautiful examples of how opting for a material other than a 3″x6″ white subway tile can take your backsplash from a sweet and simple ceramic to something a bit more savory and show-stopping. Tozen 1×4 glass mosaic.

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Guest Post from Natural Stone Institute – Caring for your Natural Stone Surfaces at Home

JG Kitchens

Like a mane of glorious locks, natural stone surfaces require care to keep them at their best. So when the Natural Stone Institute offered a guest post on maintaining these materials, I gladly said yes. Caring for Natural Stone in the Kitchen and Bath. Know Your Stone. Cleaning Natural Stone.

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7 Fresh Kitchen Backsplash Ideas

Garden State Tile Blog

When it comes to the kitchen backsplash, subway tile has been the lasting choice for homeowners. Today’s tile and stone offerings allow for tasteful alternatives to traditional white subway tile that meet every style and budget – all while offering your kitchen much needed protection against water damage, food splatters, and bacteria growth.

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Tile Backsplash Ideas for Modern Vanities

Tile Talk

The vanity backsplash serves both a functional and aesthetic purpose, adding decorative features to your bathroom while simultaneously protecting your walls from moisture. A backsplash allows you to personalize your bathroom with a style that mirrors your own taste, character, and lifestyle. Natural Stone Tile.

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Daltile peel-and-stick mosaics strike a chord with consumers

Floor Covering News

Dallas, Texas—As consumers are more frequently engaging in home improvement projects while homebound during COVID-19, Daltile’s new “peel-and-stick” mosaics are enjoying strong sales, according to the company. “SimplyStick Mosaix are mosaic tile sheets equipped with peel-and-stick technology for a lasting connection. .

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Ceramic: The pros and cons of natural stone

Floor Covering News

When it comes to natural stone, specialty retail has it tough. However, natural stone has its advantages—i.e., In an effort to help retailers in that endeavor, three suppliers gave FCNews their best advice on how to deal with the challenges of natural stone while also tapping the inherent advantages of the category.