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Feeling Groovy with Dimensional Tile

Architectural Ceramics

Breeze through each one; from natural stone and cement, to ceramic and glass, we offer dimensional tile in a range of material types. At AC, we have a soft spot this hard-surface natural stone dimensional tile that mixes warm texture with cool sophistication. Want to learn more about natural stone as a tile material?

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Kitchen and Residential Design: Houzz.com you're killing me

Kitchen and Residential Design

Similarly, natural stone patterns dont have formal names. A stone labeled Crema Bordeaux today looks nothing like the same stone from the same quarry in Brazil five years ago. Labels: bath design , cabinet hardware , cabinetry , color scheme , countertop , flooring , interior design , kitchen design. bath design.

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

Architectural Ceramics

Brazil, for example is most known for it’s Brazilian Black slate. Knowing that Brazil is the second-largest resource for slate in the world, here are two designer spaces that feature slate from the area: Brazilian Black slate, and Brazilian Multi-colored slate. Photo via Libby Turner Dickstein for Architectural Ceramics.

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Considering white marble counter tops? | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Marble is a calcium-rich stone, porous, has relatively low abrasion resistance,and is susceptible to expansion and contraction. In Brazil all kitchen counters were cheap white marble back in the, 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s. Put carrara in one bath, and Brazilian travertine in another. LOL I have just renovated some of my place.

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STATS: Tile sales decline, comeback looms large

Floor Covering News

dollar value were: Spain, Mexico, Italy, Turkey and Brazil. Unlike other types of flooring, the longevity of ceramic, porcelain and natural stone prevents frequent replacement and allows for easy cleaning without the use of toxic, high-VOC or harsh chemicals.”. including tile, stone and other flooring.”. Department of Commerce.

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