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Where can I use faux stone

Realstone

Understanding Faux Stone Definition and Components Faux stone, often referred to as manufactured stone veneer is part of a category of stones called Masonry Veneer. Environmental Considerations Faux stone provides a more sustainable solution by minimizing quarrying, thus reducing environmental damage.

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Terrazzo Tile Today

Garden State Tile Blog

Terrazzo, by historical definition, is a flooring material consisting of chips of marble or granite set in concrete and polished down to give a smooth surface. Whether it be walls, backsplashes, countertops – the sky is the limit with terrazzo! Ancona Terrazzo Sundust 16”x16” Honed from Garden State Tile.

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Bigger Is Better: Large Format Porcelain Tile

Architectural Ceramics

The Essenze color definitely fits the farmhouse feel. Now, more perfected techniques like the high-definition graphic printing technique used on our Genesis Collection , give a clearer result and future for porcelain tile. The slabs were used on all surface areas from the floors to the counters and backsplash.

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Natural Stone 101

Kitchens for Living

It’s definitely one of the key players both in terms of function and aesthetics. Like with all natural stone, price is largely determined by how close you are to the source (quarry or port). Backlit onyx is a dramatic backsplash for this bar! Granite is a natural stone that blends perfectly with so many styles.

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Porcelain Tile vs. Ceramic Tile

Tile Talk

Porcelain and ceramic tiles are very similar, especially when compared to cement tiles, quarry tile, glass tiles or stone. Porcelain, by definition, is a ceramic material made by heating materials, including clay in the form of kaolin, in a kiln to temperatures between 2,200 °F and 2,500 °F. View our Handcrafted Porcelain.

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A Clean Slate: How Rough Slate Can Have a Clean Aesthetic

Architectural Ceramics

The textbook definition describes slate as: “A fine-grained, foliated , homogeneous m etamo rphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade regional metamorphism. This backsplash, done in the color Sutra Black, is a grout-free stacked slate. What is natural slate?

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