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Faux Stone vs. Natural Stone Veneer: A Comprehensive Guide

Realstone

Unraveling the Secrets: Faux Stone Veneer vs. Natural Stone Veneer Author: Kerry Dillon Welcome to the enchanting realm of stone veneers ! An Insight into the World of Stone Veneer Stone veneer , in essence, is a thin, decorative layer of stone, or a stone-like material.

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

Architectural Ceramics

When designing for a tile project, there are more factors than just color and style to keep in mind. Should you choose stone, ceramic, glass or something else? Natural stone is harvested from quarries and then cut to various sizes. Cement tiles are one of the most popular options for decorative areas.

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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. Porcelains too, can be made with a uniform look or to mimic veining found in natural stone. Tiles with this rating show a dramatic range in color and or texture.

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Where can I use faux stone

Realstone

Understanding Faux Stone Definition and Components Faux stone, often referred to as manufactured stone veneer is part of a category of stones called Masonry Veneer. Faux stone, as the name suggests, is a manufactured alternative to natural stone.

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Bigger Is Better: Large Format Porcelain Tile

Architectural Ceramics

If this blog is about porcelain, then why does the collection’s name say stone? Because porcelains like our Ancient Stone Collection , are made to look like natural stone. AC’s Ancient Stone Collection in the color Black, used in a commercial setting.

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Timeless to Timeworn: 4 New Stone-Look Collections Made In The USA

Garden State Tile Blog

The Timeworn Collection mixes the two most decorative and rich graphic materials into one stunning collection. The aesthetic of the collection is timeworn and scratched, with a wide color palette that includes dramatic modern shades such as white and dark gray, as well as the more traditional ivory and mid-tone gray. Browse Venue.

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Kitchen and Residential Design: Let me vent a little about Houzz

Kitchen and Residential Design

Natural stone is a natural product and even stones that come from the same quarry change radically over time. You cannot order a natural stone counter out of a catalog and you have to pick the slabs your counters will be made from in person. Thats why people get natural stone counters.

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