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Ceramic: The pros and cons of natural stone

Floor Covering News

Artistic Tile’s Verdi Alpi and Rosa Portugallo. When it comes to natural stone, specialty retail has it tough. However, natural stone has its advantages—i.e., Natural stone adds tremendous value when used strategically. Mosaic floors and backsplashes are hugely popular today.

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Tile with Money in Mind

Architectural Ceramics

So take a break from crunching the numbers, and take a look at a few tile examples from Architectural Ceramics that have cash in mind. We’re hoping you’ll file one or two ideas away to use on a tile renovation after a tax refund comes your way. The penny round tile shown above is in a matte finish and the color Copper.

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Bigger Is Better: Large Format Porcelain Tile

Architectural Ceramics

Architectural Ceramic’s put together a small list of some of our large format porcelain tile collections. About Porcelain Tile. Why are large format tiles typically porcelain? To avoid getting into the nitty-gritty, it’s because of how the tile is made. Porcelain tile is fired at a higher temperature.

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Make Your Country Kitchen With Rustic Tiles

The London Tile Co.

Backsplash Tiles. Give your backsplash a personal makeover with some decor tiles. Using neutral tiles such as our Sirocco Decor tiles will create a focal point above your hob or sink, making a gorgeous scene. Using smaller square tiles, you can create a stunning backdrop for your rustic kitchen.

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

Architectural Ceramics

Slate’s Natural Element. Before we jump into examples of slate tiles, let’s look at slate as a natural material. What is natural slate? This hardening or change in physical form, due to natural elements like heat and pressure, is known as metamorphism. Slate tile with a natural cleft or rough texture.

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