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July Featured Tiles: Priory Patterned & Calacatta Marble Effect

The London Tile Co.

These tiles are designed to look like (you guessed it) Calacatta marble – a white coloured natural stone with beautiful grey veining patterned throughout the material. Last month we had two very similar ranges on offer but the same definitely could not be said for Calacatta and Priory – read on to find out why.

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How To Care For Marble Or Natural Stone From?

How to Floor Tile

Marble Institute Of America! 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.

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New Trends In Bathrooms, "More Marble?"

How to Floor Tile

I have noticed a lot more Marble and Travertine in showrooms across the metroplex showcasing these two Natural Stones. The surface of Marble or Travertine in a shower must be treated like your car paint. I have some very strong opinions about these types of material and their use.

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Hand Painted Tiles Vs Hand Poured Cement Tiles

Granada Tile

If you’ve started shopping for cement tiles for an upcoming home or commercial upgrade, you may have come across the question, “what is the difference between hand painted and hand poured tiles?”. Cement Tiles: Hand Painted or Hand Poured? Hand painted tile backsplash. The Benefits of Hand Poured Tiles. Floor or wall medallion.

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Meram Blanc Marble

The Tile Shop

Guest Blogger: Lauren Get excited about Meram Blanc, The Tile Shop''s newest line of Marble from Turkey! It is a light white marble with soft gray veining. The dark wood from the Kohler Evanston vanity and the navy blue paint color will add dimension to the space. All pieces will be available beginning February.

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Paint Finish Selection and Some new Customer Photos!

The Tile Shop

We get so many questions about the paint selections in our showrooms! He designed this awesome San Dona Marble bathroom: Next, Sally Mann from our Austin South location shared this new amazing kitchen backsplash with our Hampton Carrara Polished 3" x 6" : Thanks for sharing, Have a great day! Good morning!

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Metallic and Marble Masterpieces

Diary of a Tile Addict

Michelangelo Grigio has a dark grey tone with white veins, which can be applied as a highlight of any internal or external environment; while Michelangelo Calacatta is the white marble with striking veins. Fog is a hybrid pattern, that reads like painted or patinated metal, or even concrete.

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