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Is Slate Good For Showers? And Why!

How to Floor Tile

In all the bathroom showers I have torn out and rebuilt, Slate has been the worst performing material followed closely by Travertine, then Marble of any type. We have to seal it, before grouting to keep the grout from changing the color of the Slate and getting stuck in the rough texture. It takes more work to grout.

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"Travertine, Before And After"

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Travertine is a Natural Stone as you know, but did you know most of it is filled with grout? If you look at most Travertine Tile you will see that it is very porous on the unfinished side and that is because that is how most of it looks. They simple match the color and fill it with grout then polish the surface.

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New Trends In Bathrooms, "More Marble?"

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I have noticed a lot more Marble and Travertine in showrooms across the metroplex showcasing these two Natural Stones. The surface of Marble or Travertine in a shower must be treated like your car paint. I suggest using epoxy grout and that will go a long way in extending the service life of the grout and resisting mold.

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Tidying Up: How to Clean Up Different Tile Types

Architectural Ceramics

While we can’t help you clean out your closet by purging, thanking, or folding your clothes, Architectural Ceramics can help you clean your tile floor or backsplash. Check out the following tips below, organized into categories, to care for and maintain your porcelain, ceramic, glass or natural stone tile.

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Slate Tile, Another Warning, Not For A Shower!

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There are a number of Natural Stone products you see installed in shower design centers all over made from Marble, Travertine and yes, Slate. Marble, Travetrine and Slate are porous even if polished and will absorb water. Can't do that with Porcelain or standard Ceramic Tile.

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Top Home Bathroom Flooring Options

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Porcelain and ceramic tile bathroom floors. From the appearance, it’s difficult to tell porcelain and ceramic tile apart. However, porcelain flooring is made of refined clay and is heated at higher temperatures making it denser and more durable than ceramic. Porcelain and ceramic planks. Porcelain and ceramic tile.

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How To Choose Your Tile Material

The London Tile Co.

There are 3 materials that you’ll find everyone talking about, ceramic, porcelain and natural stone. At London Tile, we have an extensive range of Ceramic Tiles available to order online. Ceramic is a combination of clay, sand and water, moulded into shape and then baked in a kiln. Benefits of Ceramic Tiles.

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