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Slate Tile, Another Warning, Not For A Shower!

How to Floor Tile

There are a number of Natural Stone products you see installed in shower design centers all over made from Marble, Travertine and yes, Slate. My advice and I know a lot of design centers will hate me for this but, "don't do it". I think Natural Stone is fine for trim and Design Elements but not a good product for the whole thing.

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Red Rock Contractors: Making a Splash with Glass Tile

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

This week’s featured tile install is a stunning pool located in Gilbert, Arizona. They also used ARDEX X 77™ MICROTEC® Fiber Reinforced Tile and Stone Mortar​​​​​​ and ARDEX FL™ Rapid Set, Flexible, Sanded Grout. The pool has roughly 2500 sq. of Oceanside Glasstile.

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5 Unexpected Ways to Use Tile in Your Home

Architectural Ceramics

For a contemporary look use colored glass tiles with clear glass shelves as shown in this installation by Alpentile out of Phoenix Arizona. If you are not using your shelves for books, opt for a more intricate design. Blue Glass Accent Wall Installation by Alpentile out of Phoenix Arizona (above).

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Ceramic: Suppliers boost value with innovation in color, size and installation for 2020

Floor Covering News

Today, ceramic and porcelain tile—in addition to their natural stone counterparts—offer endless style options for a consumer who has become focused on creating a singularly unique and design savvy experience at home. Emily Holle, trend/design director, added, “We’ve seen a lot of success in polished; the numbers are there.

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Inspired By… Fog Bank

Making Tile Modern

Here’s what one of our customers Brienne of Tucson, Arizona had to say about it (thanks Brienne!). Sometimes it looks blue, sometimes it looks grey, but it always looks stunning, especially next to the crisp white grout we chose. It’s easy to see why our Lush® 4″x 12″ Fog Bank is one of our best sellers !

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Picking the Best Countertop for Your Orange County Kitchen Remodel

Burgin Construction

Picking the Best Countertop for Your Orange County Kitchen Remodel – this is only one of what will seem like a million decisions you will need to make when designing your new kitchen but it is absolutely one of the most important. Brands such as Arizona, Pental, MSI, and others are constantly adding new options and updated products.

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Penny Tile Makes a Comeback

The Perfect Bath

They are a familiar form from ’30s-era baths, when little black daisy designs were installed in a bed of white. After making a design choice, the key to a great installation with Penny Tile is the right grout color. The shift in the appearance from white installed with white grout to one with dark gray is dramatic.

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