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Emser releases new tile product catalog

Floor Covering News

The 2022/2023 product catalog is also a comprehensive guide including with information on installation, product pattern placement, care/maintenance, practical application, industry guidelines and standards, sales and partner retailer locations and more. The post Emser releases new tile product catalog appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Scottish Heritage in Interiors

Architectural Ceramics

Part of Edinburgh’s beauty is due to the sandstone buildings, a large portion taken from the local Craigleith Quarry. Stone became the standard building material due to its durability and fire deterrent qualities. This sandstone was also commonly used for decorative molding. Looking Up. Ornate ceilings abound in this royal home!

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Crossville Cross-Tread ® – Best Tile for Restaurant Floors

Garden State Tile Blog

As many business owners and commercial contractors know too well, certain industries have particularly strict commercial flooring standards for the health and safety of the building’s occupants. Quarry Tile is a hard, paving tile made from ground minerals such as shales and clay. It is manufactured in Crossville, TN.

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Back to Basics: Which material is right for my design?

Architectural Ceramics

Natural stone is harvested from quarries and then cut to various sizes. Ceramic tile is made from red or white clay and is usually coated with a decorative glaze. Unlike standard ceramic tiles, terracotta is often left in a more natural state though it can be sealed or glazed.

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Porcelain Tile vs. Ceramic Tile

Tile Talk

Porcelain and ceramic tiles are very similar, especially when compared to cement tiles, quarry tile, glass tiles or stone. Some ceramic tiles, like these decorative Malibu tiles on the stair risers, are rated for freeze/thaw cycles. I''ve had people request decorative porcelain tiles with a PEI 5 rating. I want the best tile!"

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Metropolitan Mastery

Diary of a Tile Addict

After all, this is one of the long-established staples of the tile retailer’s arsenal, alongside quarry tiles, black and white contrasts, and simulated marbles. If you are looking for innovation in wall tile design, the metro tile may seem an unlikely destination. Metropolitan from Colorker Group’s ZYX brand.

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Avente Tile Talk: California Dreaming: A Profile on ARTO Brick and.

Tile Talk

Labels: arabesque tiles , backsplash , bathroom tile , brick veneers , cement tile , ceramic tile , ceramic tile design , concrete tile , Cuerda Seca , decorative tile , handmade tile , historic , kitchen tile , paver tile. decorative tile. design standards. Decor Girl. Posted by Arpi Nalbandian. at 6:00 AM. Newer Post.