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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.

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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. Color and marking may not be consistent from box to box and pulling them all out to find consistency risks breaking more tile. The surface of Marble or Travertine in a shower must be treated like your car paint.

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Tidying Up: How to Clean Up Different Tile Types

Architectural Ceramics

Porcelain tile from AC’s Himalaya Collection , made to look like polished or matte marble. Stains like red wine on a marble surface are the enemy. Stains like red wine on a marble surface are the enemy. With this matte marble-look porcelain, stains from a capsized Cabernet aren’t as worrisome. Windex anyone?

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What is The Best Shower Tile?

How to Floor Tile

The larger surface the fewer grout lines. The advantages are Porcelain comes in hundreds if not thousands of types, colors and sizes. If you incorporate Porcelain tile with an epoxy grout you will have the tri-fecta in shower material. Travertine requires a bit more care being a Natural Stone and it is soft so easy to damage.

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Complete Guide to Keeping Your Shower Grout & Tiles Looking Great Everyday

Fabric and Tile Masters

Keeping your shower grout and tiles in good repair is a perfect example of a task that can reap big rewards with some preventative measures and on-going maintenance. Begin by asking the installer to use caulk in the corners and along the edges of the tile instead of grout. Don’t use vinegar on marble or travertine.

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Must-have 2022 introductions

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When you dream of the beach, it’s hard to know what color to choose. The Simply the Best collection offers style, design and value, allowing homeowners to choose between timeless, top-selling colors and trending patterns. Selling point: With 42 new colors, Simply the Best Values meets homeowners’ style and budgetary needs. .