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Back to Basics: Which material is right for my design?

Architectural Ceramics

Should you choose stone, ceramic, glass or something else? Natural stone is harvested from quarries and then cut to various sizes. Some examples of stone tile include marble, quartz, limestone, slate, and granite. Take a look at the tile materials below to see which best fits your needs. Terracotta.

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Why External Porcelain Paving is a Safer Choice for Your Patio

The London Tile Co.

Much more scratch resistant than natural stone or concrete. Superior load-bearing strength compared to standard indoor tiles. Stunning stone effect with a realistic silver-grey travertine effect, Athena Silver is perfect for adding a natural look to patios. Engineered for even thickness and sizing.

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Experiences of Buying Granite Worktops

Granite4Less

Granite has its own aesthetic draws, depth and beauty that come with natural stone. There’s tremendous colour and pattern variation both within a single piece of granite and between granite quarried from different parts of the world. Granite’s Trip From Nature To Your Home. Searching for the material in nature.

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Meet MIA President, Dan Rea

StoneDimensions

Revista Rochas de Qualidade (Quality Rocks Magazine) had the opportunity to spend a few minutes with Dan Rea, the 2015 president of the Marble Institute of America (MIA). The interview showcased the leadership being offered by the MIA and the importance to the Brazilian stone market. I have been with Coldspring since 1977.

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Kitchen and Residential Design: Let me vent a little about Houzz

Kitchen and Residential Design

As I repeated constantly on my blog and on Houzz, there are no standard names for granite slabs. Natural stone is a natural product and even stones that come from the same quarry change radically over time. If youre concerned about staining, dont get counters made from natural stone.

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