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Porcelain Paving Vs. Natural Stone

The London Tile Co.

It goes without saying that all paving materials will have pros and cons, but with porcelain fast becoming the material of choice for patios we wanted to see how it compares to another popular material: natural stone. Most natural stone paving has a rustic finish that can look out of place when used in modern homes and gardens.

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How to Choose a Natural Stone Veneer for Your Home Interior Wall

Realstone

Stone veneer can be made from a variety of materials, including slate, limestone, sandstone, and granite, and can be cut into varied sizes and shapes to create unique patterns and designs. Stone veneer can be installed using a variety of techniques, depending on the type of stone and the desired look.

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Latest innovations in subfloor solutions

Floor Covering News

Performance Accessories: PrimeCoat, HydroSeal Mohawk’s Performance Accessories division offers multiple products for subfloor prep, including: PrimeCoat, an acrylic floor primer used to treat dry, dusty or porous substrates for a better bonding surface and to help ensure proper adhesive bond. Zephyr provides moisture protection up to 95% RH.

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AHF unveils Comfortstone engineered stone

Floor Covering News

—AHF Products introduced Bruce Comfortstone engineered stone tile, featuring the look of natural stone and ceramic. Made with a durable composite material made primarily of crushed limestone, Comfortstone is an innovative alternative to natural stone. “We

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Why Choose Porcelain Paving?

The London Tile Co.

The surface can resemble almost any other paving material – our most popular products have wood, cement and stone effect finishes, but there are many other styles available and we are always on the look out for new and exciting designs. Why choose porcelain paving over natural stone or concrete?

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American Biltrite launches UltraCeramic Contract

Floor Covering News

Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada—American Biltrite introduced three timeless stone designs for UltraCeramic Contract : their new 4mm commercial-grade, fully grouted engineered stone flooring solution that aims to push the boundaries of true-to-life natural stone appearance and texture.

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Tips for Laying External Porcelain Paving Tiles

The London Tile Co.

Installing onto a Solid Base Using Adhesive. Unlike natural stone or concrete paving, porcelain tiles need to be fixed using adhesive onto a solid base and not onto sand. The tiles must be laid into a solid bed of a suitable polymer modified cement based adhesive.

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