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Why is my White Marble Turning Yellow?

Architectural Ceramics

Yellowing may still happen in a shower area where mud work or wet bed has been done using Gray Portland cement. This moisture penetration will even occur on floors that have been thoroughly sealed. The availability of so many wonderful marbles. Why is White Thinset insufficient in this application?

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Coverings names Installation & Design Award winners

Floor Covering News

Residential Stone Installation: Portland White House. Portland, Ore. Heritage Marble & Tile Inc. The post Coverings names Installation & Design Award winners appeared first on Floor Covering News. Commercial Tile Installation: Hotel Bennett. David Allen Company. Charleston, S.C. Corte Madera, Calif.

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Adhesives: End users recommend their go-to glues

Floor Covering News

Today’s professional installers have no shortage of adhesives from which to choose when executing their flooring projects. In most cases, though, the floor layer’s choice of glue used boils down to ease of use, familiarity, cost and, of course, dependability. Sika/Dritac. It is the best on the market.”.

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Cement Tiles Inspired by World Travels

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Ceramic tiles first made an appearance in the ninth or tenth century BC, with cement tile arriving quite a bit later in the 1800s when hydraulic presses were invented and Portland cement was discovered. Medallions and filigree designs resemble jewelry on the floors of palaces and store fronts. Moroccan Tile. Cuban Tile. Colonial Tile.

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Newest Trends in Kitchen & Bath

Architectural Ceramics

Last but not least a bathroom with black floors. shower walls , floor ). shower walls , shower floor , bathroom floor ). Cement tiles are made by hand, one at a time, with a blend of Portland cement, regular grey cement, marble powder, fine sand and natural mineral color pigments. where to buy?

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Keeping Warm with Fireplace Tile

Architectural Ceramics

The flooring, also shown in the Argento color from our Monticello Collection, carries the color seamlessly from the vertical to horizontal surface. A natural stone option with a twist, the Perfect Pebble Collection from our vendor Island Stone , gives a natural look other than marble that’s perfect for a fireplace.

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Cozy Up Your Home for the Holidays

Architectural Ceramics

The calming bathroom above is a great example of how to use a decorative tile on the walls, complemented by a plank porcelain field tile on the floor. Ask us about our Scraffito tile, handmade in Portland Oregon. We are loving this marble and brushed brass mosaic. Love the wall? Utilize a fireplace. One more thing – lighting!