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Back to Basics: Which material is right for my design?

Architectural Ceramics

Natural stone is harvested from quarries and then cut to various sizes. Some examples of stone tile include marble, quartz, limestone, slate, and granite. Cement tiles are one of the most popular options for decorative areas. Tiles are hand-crafted by pouring colored cement into a mold.

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Terrazzo Tile Today

Garden State Tile Blog

Old-world trends have made a much-welcomed resurgence into the design world recently, and there’s one fan-favorite that is bringing its own contemporary twist: Terrazzo. Terrazzo, by historical definition, is a flooring material consisting of chips of marble or granite set in concrete and polished down to give a smooth surface.

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Tile with Money in Mind

Architectural Ceramics

Shown above, the penny round mosaic in the Petrolio color is on trend with its dark green-blue hue. From a dime-sized circle to that of a Sacagawea golden dollar coin, these varying circles in Calacatta Gold marble show off the range typical of this stone’s cream, beige and grey well. Ceramic: OK, you caught us.

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March Madness: ACI’s Final Four Tile Matchups

Architectural Ceramics

From year to year, or even month to month, trends come and go. Right now, cement tile is in and glass tile is out. Last year, Benson had the pleasure of indulging his love of natural stone, by traveling to quarries throughout Italy. I’m planning on installing it in my house next year, with floor heat underneath, of course!”

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Kitchen and Residential Design: A Coverings preview

Kitchen and Residential Design

. • Apavisa (Booth 2519) is heading to Coverings with Archconcept, a new collection of patterns in stone, metal and cement finishings that are inspired by the latest manufacturing technology and trends in architecture. The line is available in a range of 12 colors and a finish reminiscent of brushed cement.

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