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The Future Lies Beneath the Counter Top

Kitchens for Living

Smart Slab by Sapien Stone as seen at KBIS 2017, almost invisible cooktop in counter top! Photo by Floor Nature. Earlier this year at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show in Orlando, SapienStone served pancakes on their ultra thin ceramic slab. Did I say function? How about a counter top that is also a cooktop?

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Take It Outside: Outdoor AC Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

Through high-definition printing, porcelain tiles can mimic other materials like cement or natural stone that are typical of an outdoor setting. Natural Stone & Specialty Ceramic. Think about it, natural stone has been a natural choice in an outdoor application for centuries. Related Links.

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Cement Tile Is The Best Tile Flooring For Indoor Showers

Granada Tile

Top decorating trends in 2016 and 2017 involve homeowners reinventing the way they think about the various spaces in their home. Natural stone tile like slate and marble is known for use in kitchens, often for countertops and backsplashes. Built to last, cement tiles will stand up to the test of time and nature.

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Granite Is No Longer the Most Popular Kitchen Surface and This Material Is

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

The National Kitchen & Bath Association announced its results from a survey of kitchen designers that granite is no longer the top choice for kitchen counters — quartz is. Granite is a natural stone, but is porous and requires sealing with chemicals to minimize staining and etching.

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STATS: Tile sales decline, comeback looms large

Floor Covering News

That’s the highest market share recorded since 2017. Unlike other types of flooring, the longevity of ceramic, porcelain and natural stone prevents frequent replacement and allows for easy cleaning without the use of toxic, high-VOC or harsh chemicals.”. The per unit value of domestic shipments (less exports) decreased from $1.55/square

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