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Why is my White Marble Turning Yellow?

Architectural Ceramics

Yellowing may still happen in a shower area where mud work or wet bed has been done using Gray Portland cement. The mud mix that is used in a shower pan is very dry and not all of the cement particles are thoroughly incorporated. The availability of so many wonderful marbles. that is not suitable for the specific application.

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

Architectural Ceramics

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. Take a look at the tile materials below to see which best fits your needs.

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Switching Gears: AC’s Mosaic Tile Collection

Architectural Ceramics

Photo: AC’s Gears Collection, available in three main options: a honed marble or two matte porcelains. AC’s Gears Collection , offered as a marble or porcelain water-jet mosaic, has several features that will turn your tile project into a unique one: interlocking 12×12 sheet. neutral honed marble. an in-stock item*.

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Switching Gears: AC’s Mosaic Tile Collection

Architectural Ceramics

Photo: AC’s Gears Collection, available in three main options: a honed marble or two matte porcelains. AC’s Gears Collection , offered as a marble or porcelain water-jet mosaic, has several features that will turn your tile project into a unique one: interlocking 12×12 sheet. neutral honed marble. an in-stock item*.

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What Are Victorian Tiles?

Granada Tile

The early 19 th century through the turn of the 20 th century is known as the Victorian period and Edwardian Era, which is why this type and style of tile is referred to as Victorian tiles. Victorian tiles have been called many other names, including Cuban tiles, Hydraulic tiles, Encaustic tiles, and Cement tiles.

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Tile Excellence For Sale and I retired to Florida, So why am I in Gloucester, MA.

Tile Excellence

I've been installing tile for 30+ years I Install marble, ceramic, mosaic, travertine marble, natural stone, anywhere tile can be installed, Shower benches built out of cement blocks NOT WOOD. I have tons of local references and can get to most jobs within a reasonable time. Call me direct please chris 978 471 9127.

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March Madness: ACI’s Final Four Tile Matchups

Architectural Ceramics

To reference this information later, download a Printable PDF here. Right now, cement tile is in and glass tile is out. We know this to be true because of this year’s March Madness upset, where UMBC (16) beat Virgina (1), a circumstance that has never happened before in the tournament’s history.