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How to Choose a Natural Stone Veneer for Your Home Interior Wall

Realstone

It has an easy-to-follow installation process. Types of Stone Veneer Stone veneers typically refers to thin slices of natural or manufactured stone that are used as a decorative covering for walls, fireplaces, or other surfaces.

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Emser Tile releases 2024 catalog

Floor Covering News

It encompasses a wide range of materials such as porcelain, ceramic, luxury vinyl tile and planks, glass, decorative accents, mosaics, natural stone, setting materials, whole shower systems and more. The post Emser Tile releases 2024 catalog appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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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. Natural variation for a unique look Requires regular maintenance including sealing every 6-12 months.

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Transforming Spaces with Faux Stone: Affordable Elegance

Realstone

Welcome to our exploration of faux stone (sometimes referred to as “ artificial stone ”) a remarkable material that’s revolutionizing the world of home and commercial design. Eco-Friendly Option: Some faux stone products are made from recycled materials, offering an environmentally friendly alternative to natural stone.

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Why is my White Marble Turning Yellow?

Architectural Ceramics

White Thinset is the standard recommendation for Bianco Carrara, Calacata, Onyx, Thassos, most Limestone, and other light or translucent stones. The use of a Gray colored Thinset can result in discoloration of the stone or the appearance of oily stains on the face of the stone. Calacatta Gold Master Bath.

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Medieval Flooring & Encaustic Tile

Architectural Ceramics

As time progressed and the tile manufacturing became more standardized and abundant, tiles became more available to the rising merchant class. What we refer to as “encaustic” was called “inlaid tile” during the medieval period. Over time, the tile was produced closer to towns and cities, opening the possibilities to more consumers.

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Why slip resistance continues to be a “moving target.”

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

These same concerns apply to glass tile, natural stone, terrazzo and other hard-finish surfaces. Natural stone has been used extensively in malls, airports and other public areas. Slip resistant standards-of-care and codes have been a moving target. The standard of care was expected to be a minimum of 0.60

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