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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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Karndean Designflooring LVT picks ups Good Design Awards

Floor Covering News

Three luxury vinyl product ranges by Karndean Designflooring have been recognized by The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design with a 2020 Good Design Award, including the Heritage collection, Opus and Karndean LooseLay. Export, Pa.—Three Karndean LooseLay.

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April Showers Bring May Flowers

Architectural Ceramics

If April showers bring May flowers, then Architectural Ceramic’s brings you a twist on the classic rhyme. Architectural Ceramics offers two brands, Laticrete and Schluter , that make shower systems part of their specialty. Architectural Ceramics stocks a few of their products, a popular seller for example, is their grout.

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Keeping Warm with Fireplace Tile

Architectural Ceramics

Better yet, let’s look at a few fireplaces that feature Architectural Ceramics tile. Made to look like Italian travertine, this large format porcelain tile from our in-stock Monticello Collection , does double-duty as a stylish and durable fireplace option. Want weekly updates about Architectural Ceramics and our product lines?

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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. Spanish influences are popular in Southwestern architecture. Adding Architectural Interest: A Gallery of Interior French Door Styles & Ideas , Apartment Therapy. She tells their story.

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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. You want the unit that lasts longest before shelling out more money for maintenance.

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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. This natural yet durable stone look is perfect for a range of architectural and landscaping projects. Contemporary selection of colours and designs. Impermeable material resists stains, moss and mould.

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