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How To Care For Marble Or Natural Stone From?

How to Floor Tile

[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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Tidying Up: How to Clean Up Different Tile Types

Architectural Ceramics

Check out the following tips below, organized into categories, to care for and maintain your porcelain, ceramic, glass or natural stone tile. To further protect against stains, seal the tile once a year, with one of our sealant products. Natural Stone.

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Patio Flooring Buying Guide

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Outdoor patio flooring ideas run the gamut from cozy wood to elaborate natural stone motifs. Natural stone: If you’re creating a high-end patio with a luxurious feel, natural stone is tough to beat. Popular natural stone options include slate, travertine, granite, and even marble.

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Avoid Spooky Tile Situations with Advice from AC’s Customer Service Team

Architectural Ceramics

From ceramic to porcelain, and glass to natural stone, AC offers a variety of tile materials. Especially when dealing with natural stone, getting a few square feet from your order to see how it looks in your home is a great way to know what kind of veining and color variation to expect.

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Top Home Bathroom Flooring Options

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Bathrooms often need a silicone sealant around bathtubs and toilets no matter what flooring type you choose. Most mimic natural stone, but there are a few that look like wood. These tiles offer superior porcelain features that are only available from natural stone or marble. Natural stone tiles.

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