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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. Travertine is a beautiful, warm. interesting earthy material and is porous like Marble and must be maintained unlike say Porcelain or Ceramic.

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Atlas Concorde receives the Export Capital award for the second consecutive year

Ceramics of Italy

Last February, Atlas Concorde received the Export Capital award for the second consecutive year and was recognised as the top company in the Export Excellence category for the ceramics and marble sector.

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TISE 2024: Bold design takes tile to the next level

Floor Covering News

Divinium is a porcelain and ceramic wall and mosaic collection. Artcrafted is a handcrafted-inspired, glazed ceramic wall tile and mosaic series. “If This is a rare vein cut travertine. So you get the real coloration, the real feel of a travertine stone with no maintenance because of its porcelain origin.

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Avente Tile Talk: Fresh-Picked Gourmet Garden Ceramic Tiles

Tile Talk

Fresh-Picked Gourmet Garden Ceramic Tiles. Fresh-Picked Gourmet Garden Ceramic Tiles. You can keep the memories and feelings of summer alive throughout the year with our ceramic Gourmet Garden Ceramic Tiles and Fruit, Floral and Vegetable Garden Murals. Tuesday, August 6, 2013. Summer Harvest Mural 8" x 23".

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Slate Tile, Another Warning, Not For A Shower!

How to Floor Tile

There are a number of Natural Stone products you see installed in shower design centers all over made from Marble, Travertine and yes, Slate. Can't do that with Porcelain or standard Ceramic Tile. We like the appeal of warm Natural Stone and Slate offers an earthy look but it's days are numbered in your shower.

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2021 LVP Selling Guide now available

Floor Covering News

Every year since, FCNews has added to its Educational Guide franchise, publishing one for laminate flooring and then ceramic tile and re­silient flooring while updating each every other year. Arguably one of the more diverse flooring options available, LVP can take on several forms: stone (slate, travertine, marble, etc.)

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2015 Kitchen and Bathroom Design Trends

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Incorporating these materials, similar to the Ivory Split 3D Stack Travertine, adds a touch of luxury to any kitchen. Black tile provides a dark, rich ambiance that could be a refreshing change to the more standard light and crisp bathroom décor. Matte and Semi-Gloss Tiles. We are also proud to offer quartz and recycled glass slabs.

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