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Working in Harmony: Tile That Embodies the Principles of Feng Shui

Architectural Ceramics

AC’s brushed limestone Vestige Zebrano floor tile, semi-polished Wave limestone wall tile, and porcelain wood-plank wall tile. AC’s brushed limestone Vestige Zebrano floor tile, semi-polished Wave limestone wall tile, and porcelain wood-plank wall tile. The his and hers vanity tops feature Cararra marble slabs.

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Ceramic: The pros and cons of natural stone

Floor Covering News

“From a retailer’s perspective, opportunity for consumers to splurge on natural stone is high across a number of categories—kitchen, bath and outdoor included. Mosaic floors and backsplashes are hugely popular today. Natural stone can etch and stain, so stick to using the material in unique ways vs. whole house floor installations.

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

Architectural Ceramics

They produce and export 90 percent of the region’s natural slate used for roofing or flooring. European countries that are lesser known but also offer slate quarries are Belgium, Germany, Italy and Wales. In the kitchen, the hard angles of the cabinetry and floors are softened by round light fixtures and natural light.

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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. My travertine floors somehow manage to hide dirt and be dirty at the same time and so we sweep them every day and mop them two or three times a week. But man oh man are they a chore to keep looking clean. Vadara’s new colors and patterns follow.

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Avente Tile Talk: California Dreaming: A Profile on ARTO Brick and.

Tile Talk

floor tile. Flooring The Consumer. Cupboards Kitchen and Bath. Floors ,floors… (part I). Forward now to more than 45 years later, and you’ll find unwavering commitment to craftsmanship within the inner workings of this Los Angeles gem. backsplash designs. bathrom blogfest 2010. bathroom design.

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Expect the Unexpected from Tile Variation

Architectural Ceramics

Vice President of Sales, David Benson, also known as the @DCStoneGuy on Instagram, recently visited quarries and factories throughout northern Italy. A master bath featuring AC’s Silver Stitch, design by Artisan Builders, photo via Architectural Ceramics on Houzz.

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

Kitchen and Residential Design

Heres the question and the photo: Clicking on the "more info" link would have told this person that whats in that photo is a cork floor from US Floors in Atlanta. Those floors arent sold retail and are only available from a showroom at around $8 a square foot. bath design. bath fixtures. (67). flooring. (30).

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