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Is Slate Good For Showers? And Why!

How to Floor Tile

In all the bathroom showers I have torn out and rebuilt, Slate has been the worst performing material followed closely by Travertine, then Marble of any type. We have to seal it, before grouting to keep the grout from changing the color of the Slate and getting stuck in the rough texture. It takes more work to grout.

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Marvellous Marble – Get The Carrara Marble Look For Less

The London Tile Co.

From phone cases to couture dresses, it’s not hard to see why marble is back in fashion. With a timeless elegance that looks stunning in any room in the home, marble is often seen as a luxurious material choice. The Calacatta marble effect tiles are available in a polished or matt wall tile that measures 700x350mm.

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Atlas Concorde USA introduces new collections

Floor Covering News

With a commitment to pushing the boundaries of design, this year’s collections—Beyond Calacatta, Beyond Dolomite and Memory Oak—embrace the essence of raw materials while introducing a diverse palette of colors previously unseen in nature.

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Must-have product introductions of 2023

Floor Covering News

The refreshed designs of Dundee include smooth, low-gloss-finished white and red oak species with a durable Dura-Luster Plus urethane, a multi-layer finish offering Bruce’s highest level of protection. This high-performance laminate flooring offers marble and porcelain visuals in a user-friendly, click-lock tile.

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How to Safely Remove Stains from Cement Tile

Granada Tile

Cement tiles have become popular for homeowners and interior designers because of their unique patterns, durability, and versatility. You may use these items for standard cleaning tasks like mopping as well as for more intensive tasks like removing tough stains. You may also use them to clean grout effectively.

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Why is my White Marble Turning Yellow?

Architectural Ceramics

moldings and mosaics allow for many design options. White Thinset is the standard recommendation for Bianco Carrara, Calacata, Onyx, Thassos, most Limestone, and other light or translucent stones. When the stone is exposed to water, moisture penetrates the stone and grout and into the mud bed, activating the loose particles of cement.

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Slate Tile, Another Warning, Not For A Shower!

How to Floor Tile

There are a number of Natural Stone products you see installed in shower design centers all over made from Marble, Travertine and yes, Slate. My advice and I know a lot of design centers will hate me for this but, "don't do it". Marble, Travetrine and Slate are porous even if polished and will absorb water.