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Natural stone 101: Understanding the basics

Floor Covering News

Natural stone can be a hard product category for some retailers to get into. The product is high-end in nature, due to several factors. While this is no doubt a point in the category’s favor, it can also come across as too “unpredictable” for consumers who are unfamiliar with natural stone.

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Natural Stone: Opportunity knocks as consumers hunker down

Floor Covering News

The recent boom in the housing market is a boon to the natural stone category. The flooring industry in general, and the natural stone category in particular, is starting to reap the benefits of such activities. Opportunity for natural stone has always been in kitchen and bath. By Megan Salzano.

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THE BEST NATURAL STONE FOR SHOWER & BATHROOM DESIGN IDEAS

Realstone

Natural stone has a timeless beauty that has captivated homeowners for generations. This versatile material can be used in various rooms of the home, including walls, floors, fireplaces, showers, and backsplashes by adding color, interest, warmth and style to any space.

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Florim USA launches new large-format tile

Floor Covering News

Florim USA has expanded its MILEstone product portfolio with the launch of ½-inch-thick (12mm) gauged porcelain large format tile. ” The 32-inch x 96-inch, pre-fab gauged porcelain, large-format tiles are meant to open a world of design possibilities. . Clarksville, Tenn.—Florim

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Ceramic: The pros and cons of natural stone

Floor Covering News

Artistic Tile’s Verdi Alpi and Rosa Portugallo. When it comes to natural stone, specialty retail has it tough. However, natural stone has its advantages—i.e., Natural stone adds tremendous value when used strategically. No two stones are alike; that’s the beauty of natural stone. “No

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How To Care For Marble Or Natural Stone From?

How to Floor Tile

[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. What color is it?

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10 Hot Summer Destinations & Tile Inspirations

Architectural Ceramics

Come globe trotting with us to beautiful vacation spots, home and abroad, that offer endless design and tile inspiration. AC’s Boho Collection , in the Tear shape and Emerald color, image via Architectural Ceramics. The dimensional ceramic tile is available in two main shapes, Elle and Tear. The European Traveler.

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