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Considering white marble counter tops? | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Home / Interior Design / Considering white marble counter tops? Considering white marble counter tops? Bob Borson — December 5, 2013 — 31 Comments There are few things that are as stunning to me as a white marble counter top … I love them and appreciate the character and history they have as a material.

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How Minerals Evolve (Thanks to Life!)

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We’re in the mineral business, both as sellers of natural stones like granite, marble, travertine, and limestone, and also ceramic tile, which is comprised of feldspar, clays, and other minerals. photo © 2010 Harvey Barrison | more info (via: Wylio ). So this recent story on NPR really caught our ears.

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Avente Tile Talk: Fresh-Picked Gourmet Garden Ceramic Tiles

Tile Talk

The matte finish of this collection of matte tiles perfectly accents tumbled stone, like travertine or marble. Our relief hand-painted ceramic tile Bouquet Mural includes the rope trim and looks perfect when paired with natural stone, such as travertine or granite. bathrom blogfest 2010. ► 2010. (32).

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Avente Tile Talk: Go Green with Tile

Tile Talk

The matte finish works well with tumbled stone, like travertine or marble. bathrom blogfest 2010. ► 2010. (32). The green of Saint Paddys day, springing the clocks forward, and the warmer temperatures have us thinking about Spring and the outdoor garden. Each tile is exquisitely hand-painted in relief. cement tile.

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Avente Tile Talk: Italian Made: Fashionable Tile, Design

Tile Talk

ImolaCeramica’s “Vein” collection mimics vein-cut or cross-cut marble, and Ceramiche Caesar’s “Wabi” is inspired by oak. bathrom blogfest 2010. ► 2010. (32). Wabi by Ceramiche Caesar. Tactile Textiles. backsplash designs. bathroom design. bathroom tile. cement tile. cement tile plans.

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Kitchen and Residential Design: A Coverings preview

Kitchen and Residential Design

• Azteca (Booth 2211) will awe attendees with Jasper R40, a new ceramic tile series serving up a marble look that will enliven walls with its striking shade variations. Gallant gives marble, onyx and travertine a run for their money thanks to the high definition technology used to mimic the looks. ► 2010.

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Decorator On Demand: Change the Face of Your Fireplace, Part 2

Decorator on Demand

On this fireplace, we did a Contours tile from Diamond Tech with a travertine slab on top of the hearth. Oh and yes I took out the tired marble surround and replaced it with the travertine tile I used in the floor of his kitchen to tie it all in. ► 2010. (19). Family Room: After). Office: Before). Office: After).