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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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Getting in Shape: The Skinny on Tile Shapes & Patterns

Architectural Ceramics

At Architectural Ceramics, we’ve done a little exercise of our own to come up with some of our favorite tile shapes and patterns. Ceramic, marble, porcelain, glass — Square tile is available in a variety of material types. At AC, we have endless porcelain and marble options available as a 12″x12″ field tile.

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Tidying Up: How to Clean Up Different Tile Types

Architectural Ceramics

While we can’t help you clean out your closet by purging, thanking, or folding your clothes, Architectural Ceramics can help you clean your tile floor or backsplash. Porcelain tile from AC’s Himalaya Collection , made to look like polished or matte marble. Stains like red wine on a marble surface are the enemy.

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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. Here, our Waverly mosaic features Thassos and Crema Marfil marbles. ” Preparing for Variation.

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10 Hot Summer Destinations & Tile Inspirations

Architectural Ceramics

While sites like Travel.com offers suggestions of where to go with their article, the Top 10 Most Searched Summer Destinations , at Architectural Ceramics, we’ve come up with our own 10 cities, as well as tile collections inspired by each popular place. AC’s Legend Collection in the Kuba pattern, image via Architectural Ceramics.

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A Good Use For Slate

How to Floor Tile

I think as an architectural design element it works very well. I've experienced more issues with slate and have removed and replaced more slate than any other tile sans Marble, Cultured Marble or Travertine. This in my opinion is a good use for slate. Here are some walls covered with Slate at the club I work out at.

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Why External Porcelain Paving is a Safer Choice for Your Patio

The London Tile Co.

Stunning stone effect with a realistic silver-grey travertine effect, Athena Silver is perfect for adding a natural look to patios. Portico has a deep grey-blue colour with random marbling, inspired by quarried Cumbrian slate. This natural yet durable stone look is perfect for a range of architectural and landscaping projects.

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