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How Minerals Evolve (Thanks to Life!)

Ciao Tile

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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A Decade in Colour I

Diary of a Tile Addict

We started 2010 with an understated Turquoise from Pantone, combining the peace and calm from blue and the lively, uplifiting nature of yellow. This tone has seen a consistent increase in interest in the design world, and thanks to its prominence in nature and presence in natural stone, it has long been a source of inspiration.

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Avente Tile Talk: Fresh-Picked Gourmet Garden Ceramic Tiles

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You can combine our individual garden tiles with solid colored ceramic or stone tiles, rope borders, pencil liners, or you can opt for our Garden Tile Murals for an increased visual impact for your kitchen backsplash. The matte finish of this collection of matte tiles perfectly accents tumbled stone, like travertine or marble.

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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. The Chinese believe jade stones represent virtue and beauty. bathrom blogfest 2010. ► 2010. (32). Our Gourmet Garden Matte tiles create a classic kitchen theme of fresh-picked fruits and vegetables. backsplash designs. bathroom design.

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Avente Tile Talk: New Tile Designs, Installation Products from.

Tile Talk

Here’s a glimpse of what new tile and stone products enjoyed the most visibility by the show’s visitors. The collection features a rich assortment of stones of various sizes and colors – all perfectly designed to blend together into a timeless look. bathrom blogfest 2010. ► 2010. (32). Newer Post.

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Avente Tile Talk: Italian Made: Fashionable Tile, Design

Tile Talk

Not only do these longer tiles resemble wood, but they are now taking on the look of concrete and stone. Pastorelli’s new 2cm-thick “Quartz Design” series features the same sparkling reflections as quartz flecks, while “Sunrock” from Atlas Concorde gets its inspiration from Travertine. ► 2010. (32).

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Considering white marble counter tops? | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Marble is a calcium-rich stone, porous, has relatively low abrasion resistance,and is susceptible to expansion and contraction. Put carrara in one bath, and Brazilian travertine in another. It’s STONE, people, a natural material, and an incredibly beautiful one at that. LOL I have just renovated some of my place.

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