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"Travertine, Before And After"

How to Floor Tile

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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Bigger Is Better: Large Format Porcelain Tile

Architectural Ceramics

Architectural Ceramic’s put together a small list of some of our large format porcelain tile collections. About Porcelain Tile. Why are large format tiles typically porcelain? To avoid getting into the nitty-gritty, it’s because of how the tile is made. Porcelain tile is fired at a higher temperature.

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Metropolitan Mastery

Diary of a Tile Addict

If you are looking for innovation in wall tile design, the metro tile may seem an unlikely destination. 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. More at: [link].

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The MIA Toronto Chapter Discusses the Nuances of Natural Stone Installation

StoneDimensions

The realization of this goal came on March 27, 2014 at Moscone Marble and Tile. The installation area must be within 1/8th of an inch per 10 foot section or flooring tile may crack or loosen over time. This selection will in turn lead to optimum outcomes and customer satisfaction. chapters installation newsletter'

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Kitchen and Residential Design: A Coverings preview

Kitchen and Residential Design

. • Azteca (Booth 2211) will awe attendees with Jasper R40, a new ceramic tile series serving up a marble look that will enliven walls with its striking shade variations. • Azulejos Plaza (Booth 2106) will impress attendees with Ecowood, a porcelain stoneware wall tile comprised of 85% recycled content. .

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