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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. Travertine is a beautiful, warm. interesting earthy material and is porous like Marble and must be maintained unlike say Porcelain or Ceramic.

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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. Marble, Travetrine and Slate are porous even if polished and will absorb water. Can't do that with Porcelain or standard Ceramic Tile.

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TISE 2024: Bold design takes tile to the next level

Floor Covering News

It’s currently available as a wall tile in three styles—Pyramid White, Wave Black and Stries Calacata—and a floor tile in six colors and two sizes. Gamma—what Warren called the brand’s crème de la crème at the show—is a real marble mosaic that features drastic veining on top of exotic colors. This is a rare vein cut travertine.

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Atlas Concorde receives the Export Capital award for the second consecutive year

Ceramics of Italy

Last February, Atlas Concorde received the Export Capital award for the second consecutive year and was recognised as the top company in the Export Excellence category for the ceramics and marble sector. Rather, it is a product ecosystem consisting of porcelain floor and wall tiles united by a profound aesthetic harmony.

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2021 LVP Selling Guide now available

Floor Covering News

Intro to the 2021 LVP Selling Guide: Fourteen years ago, Floor Covering News pub­lished its first educational supplement, the Re­tailer Guide to Hardwood Flooring , to great acclaim. The category goes by many names: lux­ury vinyl plank (LVP), luxury vinyl flooring (LVF) and, historically, luxury vinyl tile.

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Must-have 2022 introductions

Floor Covering News

With supply chain disruptions finally easing, flooring retailers were suddenly awash in new 2022 introductions from their supplier partners this year. This embarrassment of riches produced its fair share of “must-have” offerings spanning all flooring types. Engineered Floors: DW Select. Shaw Floors: STBV.

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Considering white marble counter tops? | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Home / Interior Design / Considering white marble counter tops? Considering white marble counter tops? Bob Borson — December 5, 2013 — 31 Comments There are few things that are as stunning to me as a white marble counter top … I love them and appreciate the character and history they have as a material.

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