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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. Travertine is a sophisticated name for Limestone. Travertine comes from all over the world.

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Marble Manufacturing

The Tile Doctor

We will be taking you briefly through a Travertine Quarry near Rome Italy. One of the most attractive qualities of stone is that it is not manufactured like a tile, it is cut and finished only as nature has already created it.

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Expect the Unexpected from Tile Variation

Architectural Ceramics

Whether it’s marble from Italy, travertine from Turkey, or limestone from France, we’re always looking for natural beauty to offer a range of options that make your tile project one-of-a-kind. ” — David Benson, Vice President of Sales.

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Kitchen and Residential Design: A Coverings preview

Kitchen and Residential Design

Gallant gives marble, onyx and travertine a run for their money thanks to the high definition technology used to mimic the looks. • Metropolitan Ceramics (Booth 2800) will roll out Quarrybasics Abrasive, a product providing excellent silicon carbide coverage that prevents slips and enhances the look and longevity of quarry tile.

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