article thumbnail

How To Care For Marble Or Natural Stone From?

How to Floor Tile

Marble Institute Of America! link] I personally do not advocate using Marble, Travertine and other natural stone in showers or wet areas because it is too soft and hard to maintain. I built this shower recently and all the tile looks like marble but it really is Porcelain and manufacturers copy natural stone for a reason.

article thumbnail

Tidying Up: How to Clean Up Different Tile Types

Architectural Ceramics

Porcelain tile from AC’s Himalaya Collection , made to look like polished or matte marble. Stains like red wine on a marble surface are the enemy. Stains like red wine on a marble surface are the enemy. With this matte marble-look porcelain, stains from a capsized Cabernet aren’t as worrisome.

How To 178
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

New Trends In Bathrooms, "More Marble?"

How to Floor Tile

I have noticed a lot more Marble and Travertine in showrooms across the metroplex showcasing these two Natural Stones. The surface of Marble or Travertine in a shower must be treated like your car paint. I have some very strong opinions about these types of material and their use.

Marble 113
article thumbnail

How To Install Marble Tile Walk In Shower I Tile Installation and Repair-Tile Excellence

Tile Excellence

Walk in Marble Show er The beginning of this job there was a cast iron tub to remove and fabricate a walk in marble shower.This is how it looked when i first arrived This marble job is a start to finish walk in shower completely torn out and built from scratch.

Marble 113
article thumbnail

How to Clean and Maintain Cement Tiles

Granada Tile

Given that cement-like marble and other natural stone – is a porous material that absorbs liquids easily, over time, liquids like wine, soda, vinegar, and even water that is left to accumulate, can stain the tile. Paints and inks. Naturally occurring substances: mildew, mold, fungus, and algae. Grout and mortar residue.

Cement 159
article thumbnail

How To Refresh Your Kitchen On A Budget

Trendir Magazine

Regardless of how you put it, upgrading any area of the home is expensive, especially when you want to update your kitchen. Therefore, we bring you a guide on how to refresh your kitchen without breaking the bank. Style should never be compromised regardless of how small or big your budget is.

How To 71
article thumbnail

How To Create Modern Victorian Interiors

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Paint an old armoire a bold, sleek black or crisp white (yes, this thought makes some antique-lovers cringe). Add marble. Whether you find an amazing marble-topped table or a carved marble statue, adding this wonderfully rich element promotes the high-quality aesthetic that Victorian homes boast.

How To 111