As The Tile Turns

AUGUST 28, 2014

Stone Box Mini faithfully reproduces the grain of natural stone proposed in three color ways. Based on a selection of 36 different types of stones from three quarries blended together by color for superb harmony that gives sustained rhythm to the varying patterns.

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Stone Quarry Products Natural Stone 124

Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 30, 2018

But, for our Director of Product & Merchandising, Julie Taury, she gets fired up about one ceramic tile in particular: “My favorite ceramic is Euphoria from our Sonoma Tilemakers vendor, by far! AC’s Genesis Collection in the color Avio; image via architecturalceramics.com. Natural Stone.

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Natural Stone Tile Porcelain Ceramics 145

Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 13, 2017

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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Natural Stone Tile Marble Porcelain 165

Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 17, 2018

Since we’re on the heels of our March Madness: ACI’s Final Four Tile Matchups blog, let’s round out a list in the same main tile types: porcelain, ceramic, glass and natural stone. Shown above, the penny round mosaic in the Petrolio color is on trend with its dark green-blue hue. The Look for Less.

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Natural Stone Tile Porcelain Marble 157

Architectural Ceramics

MAY 25, 2018

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. Aristocrat.

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Porcelain Tile Natural Stone Stone 182

Floor Covering News

MAY 6, 2022

It’s important for exterior installations to be protected from the [prospect] of efflorescence,” said Ian O’Connor, product manager, grout, care and tools, Custom Building Products. Being naturally resistant to mold and mildew makes it ideal for use in areas prone to water incursion. Custom Building Products.

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Sealants Grout Cement Quarry 98

How to Floor Tile

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

Travertine is a Natural Stone as you know, but did you know most of it is filled with grout? They simple match the color and fill it with grout then polish the surface. Travertine is found in different colors and physical structures. The mining and production of Travertine Tile is varied.

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Travertine Croatia Natural Stone Grout 127

Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 24, 2018

The color red, for example, can represent Fire. The dark brown color not only reminds us of rich soil from the ground, but it brings stability and balance to the design by grounding the space. Like sunlight dancing off the ocean’s surface, the tile’s watery effect and light green color promote serenity in the space.

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Tile Quarry Marble Natural Stone 167

Realstone

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

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. Do faux stone installations add value to my home?

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Stone Natural Stone Quarry Denver 52

Floor Covering News

JUNE 21, 2021

Oberlin, Ohio— The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) awarded Barbara Cohen its Migliore Award for Lifetime Achievement, Katie Jensen with the 2021 Women in Stone Pioneer Award and Brie Pfannenbecker with the 2020 Person of the Year Award. She was instrumental in her company donating stone to multiple Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E

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Natural Stone Stone Connecticut Quarry 52

Garden State Tile Blog

JULY 30, 2020

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. The result is a product rich in detail that is suitable for an array of spaces from industrial residential to rustic commercial.

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Stone Greece Quarry Marble 52

Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 10, 2018

They produce and export 90 percent of the region’s natural slate used for roofing or flooring. European countries that are lesser known but also offer slate quarries are Belgium, Germany, Italy and Wales. Pictured above and below, is natural slate on a mountainside near the Mosel River in Rhineland, Germany. Related Links.

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Germany Brazil Bath Natural Stone 140

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 29, 2014

These days, consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the quality of the products that they use – and rightly so. Products that are less processed are better for you and the environment. One reason for the longer lifespan of those pieces is the builders’ reliance on natural products.

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Design Interior Design Marble Quarry 112

Kitchen and Residential Design

APRIL 11, 2012

It comes in four colors and can be used outdoors. • Baldocer (Booth 1914) is bringing digital front-and-center to its porcelain collection, spotlighting its innovative methods for adding distinctive decorative touches, such as high and low reliefs, colorations, stone and wood lookalikes, and more.

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Kitchen Design Mosaics Porcelain 76

Kitchen and Residential Design

DECEMBER 30, 2012

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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Kitchen Design Natural Stone Bath 90

Kitchen and Residential Design

JANUARY 24, 2013

To a one, those emails are asking questions that can be answered by clicking on the "more info" link next to a photo I posted, or theyre asking unanswerable questions such as "what color is that?" Again, judging precise color based on an internet photo is impossible, especially if its in a product photo.

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Kitchen Design Bath Interior Design 55