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Black Mold-Travertine Tile Revisit

How to Floor Tile

You should know that if you use a tile with a porous surface like this Travertine just know it will require more maintenance to keep it up. There are different types, qualities and surfaces of natural stone like Travertine and Marble. I have also removed Travertine showers too, FYI. So it was destined to need work.

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Guest Post from Natural Stone Institute – Caring for your Natural Stone Surfaces at Home

JG Kitchens

Her gifts of marble, onyx, granite, soapstone and other stones have been justly prized for millennia. Like a mane of glorious locks, natural stone surfaces require care to keep them at their best. So when the Natural Stone Institute offered a guest post on maintaining these materials, I gladly said yes. Know Your Stone.

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Stone Selection for Your Fireplace: A Blend of Aesthetics and Functionality

Realstone

Delve into a comprehensive guide exploring the diverse range of fireplace stone options. Do your stone selection for your fireplace specify the timeless appeal of traditional stones, the sleek look of modern materials, or eco-friendly choices, find the perfect stone to enhance both the aesthetic and functional aspects of your fireplace.

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Stone Selection for Your Fireplace: A Blend of Aesthetics and Functionality

Realstone

Delve into a comprehensive guide exploring the diverse range of fireplace stone options. Do your stone selection for your fireplace specify the timeless appeal of traditional stones, the sleek look of modern materials, or eco-friendly choices, find the perfect stone to enhance both the aesthetic and functional aspects of your fireplace.

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Schedule Your Virtual CEU: Natural Stone 101

Realstone

NATURAL STONE 101: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DESIGNING WITH THE OLDEST BUILDING MATERIAL. This one-hour class is designed for construction industry professionals desiring to gain a full understanding of natural stone as a building material. LIVE DIGITAL SEMINAR-PRESENTED BY REALSTONE SYSTEMS. IDCEC: CEU-110432, Subject Code: 5.3,

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How To Care For Marble Or Natural Stone From?

How to Floor Tile

[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. Repeat as necessary.

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How to Keep Natural Stone Countertops Beautiful

CUSTOM Insights Blog

The versatility and beauty of marble, limestone, travertine, granite and other natural stone countertops make them extremely popular in kitchens around the country. Note – when applying natural stone sealers and cleaners always wear rubber gloves and eye protection, and follow the directions on the product label explicitly.