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"Travertine, Before And After"

How to Floor Tile

Travertine is a Natural Stone as you know, but did you know most of it is filled with grout? If you look at most Travertine Tile you will see that it is very porous on the unfinished side and that is because that is how most of it looks. Travertine is a sophisticated name for Limestone. Travertine comes from all over the world.

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Week of July 15th, 2019 – Cultural Inspirations

Architectural Ceramics

Frescoes, white travertine, antique terra cotta, and stucco are in ancient Italian architecture. When Sacchi and his wife restored their 12th century Florence watchtower they preserved existing glorious elements and added black slate probably sourced from Northwestern Italy along with contemporary elements.

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Why Italian Household Goods Are The Best Choice

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Today, Italy remains one of the ultimate destinations for luxury goods, and as you will see in this article, the creative spirit has expanded to numerous household goods. If any country has cornered the market on sophistication and luxury, it is Italy. Amazing architecture is everywhere, indoors and out. Time has proven it.

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Expect the Unexpected from Tile Variation

Architectural Ceramics

Architectural Ceramics is here to help you know what type of range, be it subtle or extreme, to expect from ceramic, porcelain and stone; and to know how best to prepare for it. Waverly mosaic via Architectural Ceramics. At Architectural Ceramics, we like to source our natural stones from around the world.

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Coverings releases 2023 product previews

Floor Covering News

Coverings’ three primary pavilions and sponsors of the show, Ceramics of Italy, Tile Council of North America (TCNA) and Tile of Spain, will feature a robust showcase of the newest and most innovative tile, stone and installation products. Glass Mosaic has been added to VIDREPUR’s Nature Collection.

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Avente Tile Talk: Italian Made: Fashionable Tile, Design

Tile Talk

From the clothing and accessories they design to their timeless architecture and art work, and of course their legendary sports cars. Philippe Starck also played a role within the ceramic tile sector with the launch of “Flexible Architecture” for Italian manufacturer Ceramica Sant’Agostino. Tuesday, June 18, 2013.

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The Best Contemporary Furniture and Objects from Milan Design Week 2018

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Milan, Italy’s Design Week is the destination for those who want to be first to see the newest contemporary design trends. Image: Loewe Bottega Veneta’s new table line features patterned Travertine tops. Architects, designers and retailers all converge with the latest furniture pieces and avant-garde home objects.

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