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How To Care For Marble Or Natural Stone From?

How to Floor Tile

Marble Institute Of America! link] I personally do not advocate using Marble, Travertine and other natural stone in showers or wet areas because it is too soft and hard to maintain. I built this shower recently and all the tile looks like marble but it really is Porcelain and manufacturers copy natural stone for a reason.

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Tapping the high-end market with tile and stone

Floor Covering News

The high-end tile market carries much potential for savvy flooring dealers. Therein lies the opportunity for savvy flooring dealers to grab their fair share of those high-end dollars—and material selection will play a crucial role in their success. Customization and exclusivity are also key features tile offers the high-end customer.

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Coverings Installation & Design Award winners announced

Floor Covering News

Atlanta—Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has bestowed Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards to recognize 21 exceptional projects for their ingenuity, craftsmanship and technical proficiency in the use of tile and stone.

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Why is my White Marble Turning Yellow?

Architectural Ceramics

White Thinset is the standard recommendation for Bianco Carrara, Calacata, Onyx, Thassos, most Limestone, and other light or translucent stones. The use of a Gray colored Thinset can result in discoloration of the stone or the appearance of oily stains on the face of the stone. The availability of so many wonderful marbles.

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Coverings announces 10th class of Rock Star winners

Floor Covering News

Atlanta— Coverings , the premier international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, has unveiled the honorees of the annual Rock Star Awards ahead of Coverings 2024, taking place April 22-25, 2024, at the Georgia World Congress Center here. Shanan Hehir, owner Shanans Absolute Tile LLC Manchester, Vt.

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Tile of Spain Celebrates National Tile Day

Tile of Spain USA

Founded by Coverings, the largest international tile & stone show in North America, and observed each year on February 23rd, this holiday shines a spotlight on the benefit of tile in residential and commercial settings, and recognizes the timelessness it lends to architecture and design. Stone Slabs. Life Ceramica, Cognac.

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Natural Stone 101

Kitchens for Living

Natural stone is sexy. If you want a countertop that makes a unique statement with lots of movement and natural variations I recommend natural stone. Granite is a natural stone that blends perfectly with so many styles. Like with all natural stone, price is largely determined by how close you are to the source (quarry or port).