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Ceramic: The pros and cons of natural stone

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To be successful with the category, retailers are tasked with educating themselves and the consumer on its pros and cons in order to facilitate a successful sale and installation. Mosaic floors and backsplashes are hugely popular today. However, natural stone has its advantages—i.e., Expanding applications. Sustainability.

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Tile with Money in Mind

Architectural Ceramics

In the kitchen design shown above, the larger 12″x24″ field tile was used on the floor and the herringbone mosaic was used on the backsplash. One is made of natural fibers and the other is quarried from the earth. To learn more, download the Coach Collection, Data Sheet here. Join our newsletter here.

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

Architectural Ceramics

European countries that are lesser known but also offer slate quarries are Belgium, Germany, Italy and Wales. Here, our smaller-scale slate Strip Cladding in the color Copper Quartzite adds a range of texture and color as a backsplash behind a stove and range hood. Most of Europe’s slate, for example, comes from Spain.

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Bigger Is Better: Large Format Porcelain Tile

Architectural Ceramics

The color choices used in the bathroom renovation, and the collection itself are both calm and what you would expect to see from natural stone quarried from the earth. The slabs were used on all surface areas from the floors to the counters and backsplash. It allows for an almost seamless look. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners.

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