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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. Marble, Travetrine and Slate are porous even if polished and will absorb water. Here is that same shower after we finished it with Porcelain Tile that looked like Honed Marble.

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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. Blue Glass Accent Wall Installation by Alpentile out of Phoenix Arizona (above). Emperador Dark Marble Mosaic Tub (above). Tile and installing it really is an art-form.

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Picking the Best Countertop for Your Orange County Kitchen Remodel

Burgin Construction

Brands such as Arizona, Pental, MSI, and others are constantly adding new options and updated products. Natural Stone – The second most popular option, Natural Stone represents a broad variety of material from Quartzite and Granite to Marble and even the softer Soapstone or Limestone.

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