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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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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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TISE 2024 exceeds expectations

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Curated education spanned hundreds of topics dedicated to hands-on processes such as safety certifications, polishing demonstrations and natural stone applications as well as providing business development resources in marketing, sales, leadership and customer relations.

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THE BEST WAYS TO USE STACKED STONE TO CREATE A KITCHEN BACKSPLASH DESIGN 

Realstone

Backsplashes add color, texture, interest, and pattern to the kitchen, and are considered the most decorative part of the design. The backsplash can be designed in any material, color, shape, or style, but one of the most dramatic looks you can achieve is with stacked stone.

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Tidying Up: How to Clean Up Different Tile Types

Architectural Ceramics

Check out the following tips below, organized into categories, to care for and maintain your porcelain, ceramic, glass or natural stone tile. The KonMari method provides simple tools to organize your home, with the overall goal of sparking joy. Natural Stone. A marble mosaic from AC’s Brocade Collection.

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Simple Guide to Creating a Stone Kitchen Backsplash

Realstone

Customization Possibilities : Stone backsplashes can be customized in layout, color, and finish. Maintenance Ease : Stone is easy to maintain with simple cleaning and occasional sealing. Aesthetic Appeal : Stone backsplashes enhance the overall look and feel of the kitchen. Are There Eco-Friendly Stone Options?

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Simple Guide to Creating a Stone Kitchen Backsplash

Realstone

Customization Possibilities : Stone backsplashes can be customized in layout, color, and finish. Maintenance Ease : Stone is easy to maintain with simple cleaning and occasional sealing. Aesthetic Appeal : Stone backsplashes enhance the overall look and feel of the kitchen. Are There Eco-Friendly Stone Options?