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Porcelain, The Ultimate Outdoor Tile

Conestoga Tile Blog

Tangier, Morocco. Now, fast forward thousands of years to today where ceramic tile comes to us in the form of porcelain tile, a much more durable product that can withstand the rigorous outdoor elements in variety of climates. Unlike ceramic tile, porcelain tile is impervious, meaning it has a water absorption rate of 0.5

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Porcelain, The Ultimate Outdoor Tile

Conestoga Tile

Tangier, Morocco. Now, fast forward thousands of years to today where ceramic tile comes to us in the form of porcelain tile, a much more durable product that can withstand the rigorous outdoor elements in variety of climates. Unlike ceramic tile, porcelain tile is impervious, meaning it has a water absorption rate of 0.5

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Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

This collection’s features make it an easy option to mix and match with other natural stone or porcelain tile: 3″ x 6″ field tile with coordinating bullnose and trim profiles. Machine-made ceramics go through several steps and processes, before resulting in two main types: thin-body or porcelain. glossy finish.

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Ceramic: Category reaps benefits of booming housing market

Floor Covering News

MSI’s Arterra porcelain pavers feature Zero-slip, a proprietary technology providing exceptional slip resistance for wet and dry flooring. Industry experts agree, supply chain slowdowns and the ongoing installer shortage are two of the toughest challenges the category is facing today.