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How to Keep Natural Stone Countertops Beautiful

CUSTOM Insights Blog

The versatility and beauty of marble, limestone, travertine, granite and other natural stone countertops make them extremely popular in kitchens around the country. Note – when applying natural stone sealers and cleaners always wear rubber gloves and eye protection, and follow the directions on the product label explicitly.

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Slate Tile, Another Warning, Not For A Shower!

How to Floor Tile

We like the appeal of warm Natural Stone and Slate offers an earthy look but it's days are numbered in your shower. There are a number of Natural Stone products you see installed in shower design centers all over made from Marble, Travertine and yes, Slate. I actually like Natural Stone for the workability.

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And Sometimes We HAve To Tear It Out!

How to Floor Tile

This might not have been possible if this was true Marble and while we are on the subject of Marble, "ever wonder why Marble, Granite and Travertine are copied so much in some kind of photocopied Porcelain?" I have no problem with Natural Stone in a Mosaic or design element but to envelope the entire interior of your shower is a mistake.

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Expect the Unexpected from Tile Variation

Architectural Ceramics

The same could be said when considering a handmade ceramic or natural stone, because the variation in the tile’s glaze or veining may surprise you. This blog post is your lucky rabbit’s foot. Porcelains too, can be made with a uniform look or to mimic veining found in natural stone.

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Avoid Spooky Tile Situations with Advice from AC’s Customer Service Team

Architectural Ceramics

From ceramic to porcelain, and glass to natural stone, AC offers a variety of tile materials. Check out our blog, 6 Steps to Prep for an Appointment with AC. Find out more with our blog, Expect the Unexpected from Tile Variation. This is especially important when working with natural stone.

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Stand Out Stone Looks – Made In The USA

Garden State Tile Blog

Garden State Tile has introduced two new stand out stone look collections into our robust line of porcelain offerings made and stocked in the USA. Tivoli , offering a vein-cut travertine look with realistic HD graphics, captures the beauty and distinctive nuances of the natural stone in 4 colors, 2 size options and a brick mosaic.

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Stand Out Stone Looks – Made In The USA

Garden State Tile Blog

Garden State Tile has introduced two new stand out stone look collections into our robust line of porcelain offerings made and stocked in the USA. Tivoli , offering a vein-cut travertine look with realistic HD graphics, captures the beauty and distinctive nuances of the natural stone in 4 colors, 2 size options and a brick mosaic.

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