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TILE OF SPAIN COMPANIES SHOWCASE NEW COLLECTIONS AT CERSAIE

Tile of Spain USA

Polarized Marble: While white marbles still reign supreme, more compelling crystallines like Macchia Vecchia and others join the likes of Calacatta and Statuary. Tantalizing Terrazzo: Keeping pace with polarized marble is terrazzo, but with a broader range of chipped materials embedded in a largely monochrome matrix.

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Why is my White Marble Turning Yellow?

Architectural Ceramics

The use of a Gray colored Thinset can result in discoloration of the stone or the appearance of oily stains on the face of the stone. The availability of so many wonderful marbles. In conclusion, ensure if you’re going to install white marble or light stone use a white colored thinset and portland cement (or waterproof system).

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How To Care For Marble Or Natural Stone From?

How to Floor Tile

Marble Institute Of America! link] I personally do not advocate using Marble, Travertine and other natural stone in showers or wet areas because it is too soft and hard to maintain. I built this shower recently and all the tile looks like marble but it really is Porcelain and manufacturers copy natural stone for a reason.

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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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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. Some examples of stone tile include marble, quartz, limestone, slate, and granite. Requires latex or epoxy mortar Prone to scratching Available in many colors and looks. Should you choose stone, ceramic, glass or something else?

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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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Tile of Spain outlines 2022 ceramic trends

Floor Covering News

It explores the notion of maximalism, taking advantage of cultural narratives to dress up living spaces in rich colors, patterns and materials. From the striations in marble-look tiles to the rough-hewn periderm layers that make up tree bark for wood-look tiles, the natural world is re-created using tiles’ own natural properties.

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