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Black Mold-Travertine Tile Revisit

How to Floor Tile

You should know that if you use a tile with a porous surface like this Travertine just know it will require more maintenance to keep it up. There are different types, qualities and surfaces of natural stone like Travertine and Marble. What you see is black mold growing into the surface, crevices and corners of the tile.

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TISE 2024: Bold design takes tile to the next level

Floor Covering News

Las Vegas— Surfaces might not be the biggest show for tile—that would be Coverings in April —but it doesn’t mean the industry’s best tile suppliers don’t come prepared. In fact, TISE had tile suppliers showing off their best offerings for the dealer community in 2024. We’re optimistic, and Daltile’s in it to win it.”

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Create The Perfect Patio With Porcelain Garden Tiles

The London Tile Co.

The last thing you want to be doing is deep cleaning or treating your patio or decking. During the manufacture of porcelain the tiles go through a process called vitrification, which essentially turns them into an extremely hard glass-like material with a very low porosity rate. Stone Effect Porcelain Garden Tiles. Frost Proof.

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Cevisama Trends 2024

Diary of a Tile Addict

As I wasn’t there to gather up goodies, collect curiosities, and scout the trends, Joe (my dad and Tile Addict in chief) did all Cevisama the leg work for me, writing up a full report of everything that was worth seeing. The first is light cotto – now the background tone of choice in both wall and floor tiles.

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New Valverdi Indoor-Out Ranges Now in Stock at London Tile

The London Tile Co.

Last year we saw a huge increase in the number of people using tiles outside to replace concrete slabs and natural stone paving. Extending this tiling to the inside of your house through continuous material selection makes the space feel larger and more open – creating a natural flow from your kitchen or dining area to your patio.

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Quick Pro Tip On Cutting Glass Mosaic Tile

How to Floor Tile

Cutting glass tile particularly mosaic that may be interlaced with porcelain, stainless steel, Travertine, Granite and brushed aluminum, can be a challenge. Pro Tip, find a piece of 1/4 inch Hardie Backer or the larger 3/8 inch and cut a slab that will fit the deck of your wet saw. This Hardie Backer is now your wet saw deck.

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How to Choose Kitchen Floor Tiles

The London Tile Co.

We’ve put together some tips to help you just the right floor tiles for your kitchen. Darker coloured tiles can look striking and modern, and can work well even in small kitchens when used with clever lighting. Don’t be afraid to use a coloured floor tile, particularly if your overall colour scheme is quite simple.

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