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When choosing between natural stone and quartz composites, Vadara makes that choice a breeze

Kitchen and Residential Design

I have natural stone floors and counters in my kitchen and yes, they’re beautiful. It had a Sub-Zero, grasscloth wallpaper, oak floors, a marble fireplace and most importantly, natural stone on the floors and counters in the kitchen. I’d always dreamed of the sorts of natural stone surfaces I curse every day now.

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Take It Outside: Outdoor AC Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

Through high-definition printing, porcelain tiles can mimic other materials like cement or natural stone that are typical of an outdoor setting. Natural Stone & Specialty Ceramic. Think about it, natural stone has been a natural choice in an outdoor application for centuries.

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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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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? Because some of us slept through first period science class, let’s pull apart the definition one layer at a time. The cost is often a critique of natural slate.

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How To Create A Luxury Wet Room At Home

The London Tile Co.

Natural stone tiles might look luxurious, but they require regular maintenance that can leave them looking worn if you don’t keep it up. If you are going for true luxury then you will definitely want to include underfloor heating. Basins & Baths. Choose The Perfect Tiles. Underfloor Heating.

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Getting in Shape: The Skinny on Tile Shapes & Patterns

Architectural Ceramics

It is commonly done in travertine, because the pattern and natural stone both come from France. The tile choices throughout the bath are simple in shape and color. Master bath design featuring AC accent tile and marble tile; image via AC’s Houzz Project page. The pattern combinations are endless.

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Helpful Tips for Choosing the Right Tile for your Remodel

Stagetecture

Ceramic tile is also one of the most budget-friendly materials out there and requires very little in the way of cleaning and maintenance, so there are definitely reasons you may want some ceramic in your remodel. Natural stone. Where is natural stone tiling appropriate? Pretty much anywhere.