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Is Slate Good For Showers? And Why!

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In all the bathroom showers I have torn out and rebuilt, Slate has been the worst performing material followed closely by Travertine, then Marble of any type. Travertine is a beautiful, warm. interesting earthy material and is porous like Marble and must be maintained unlike say Porcelain or Ceramic.

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Crossville launches new Access Point collection

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Crossville developed the tile collection offering designers and installers on-trend products, including concrete, travertine and white marble visuals, that will be deeply inventoried and readily available for immediate shipping. The concrete and travertine hues include white, sand, dove and ash.

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Marazzi, American Olean feature new tile collections at Coverings

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Add a finishing touch with the glossy 1 x 6 mosaic, available in rich jewel tones for a complete cultural experience. Glazed porcelain floor tile and glazed ceramic wall and mosaic tile. ColorBody porcelain floor and mosaic and glazed ceramic wall. ColorBody porcelain floor and mosaic as well as glazed ceramic wall tile.

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TISE 2024: Bold design takes tile to the next level

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Divinium is a porcelain and ceramic wall and mosaic collection. The line includes 3D ribbed, 8-inch hexagons, plus 6 x 18, 3 x 12 pickets a 1 x 6 mosaic and a basketweave mosaic. Artcrafted is a handcrafted-inspired, glazed ceramic wall tile and mosaic series. It’s available in four colors with matching mosaic designs.

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And Sometimes We HAve To Tear It Out!

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This might not have been possible if this was true Marble and while we are on the subject of Marble, "ever wonder why Marble, Granite and Travertine are copied so much in some kind of photocopied Porcelain?" That is why manufacturers look to photocopying Marble and making the surface area out of Porcelain.

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Emser releases 2023 Trend Report

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Look for bold, colorful marble, checkered board patterns and vintage shapes to achieve this design aesthetic. Available in four patterns and four colors, this groutless marble mosaic adds dimension and intrigue. This molten glass mosaic offers richness and depth, while blending in with the surrounding natural environment.

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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.

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