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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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"Travertine, Before And After"

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Travertine is a Natural Stone as you know, but did you know most of it is filled with grout? If you look at most Travertine Tile you will see that it is very porous on the unfinished side and that is because that is how most of it looks. They simple match the color and fill it with grout then polish the surface.

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New Trends In Bathrooms, "More Marble?"

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I have noticed a lot more Marble and Travertine in showrooms across the metroplex showcasing these two Natural Stones. There are plenty of moldings manufactured to fit almost any corner or design element. The surface of Marble or Travertine in a shower must be treated like your car paint. Prices aren't too bad.

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Slate Tile, Another Warning, Not For A Shower!

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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.

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Tile Installation-Tile Repair-Tile Experts: Tile Excellence: Tile.

Tile Excellence

Tile Installtion FAQ: Sanded Grout or Un-Sanded Grout? Most Frequently Asked Questions from Consumers: From Newly Forming FAQ on Tile Installation, Tile Repairs & All Things Tile Related: Many people have asked me over the years which grout to use in their house particular to their tile installation.

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Must-have 2022 introductions

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The collection has an AC5 wear rating and offers 26 embossed-in-register designs with HD printing and UV-resistant inks for a lifetime anti-fade guarantee. . Selling point: Sustainable, authentic design, realistic look, durable and waterproof. . Republic: Designer Pro. COREtec: Soft Step. Mohawk: Signature Technology.

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Backsplash Design: Capturing One's Love for Italy

H.Winter Showroom Blog

We''re excited to share with you how happy they are with the finished design! When they ventured into our showroom, they were in search for a design that could capture their love for Tuscany, Italy. They trimmed the mural with a light travertine 1x12" pencil to create a picture frame design.

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