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Bigger Is Better: Large Format Porcelain Tile

Architectural Ceramics

Architectural Ceramic’s put together a small list of some of our large format porcelain tile collections. About Porcelain Tile. Why are large format tiles typically porcelain? Porcelain tile is fired at a higher temperature. Porcelain tile is an excellent option for commercial or residential spaces.

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How to Choose Kitchen Floor Tiles

The London Tile Co.

The kitchen is often referred to as the heart of the home, so it’s crucial to get your decor just right. Natural stone like travertine or limestone looks stunning, but can be very expensive and requires regular sealing to keep it looking its best. Ceramic can be used on the floor, but it is not ideal in high traffic areas.

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Top Home Bathroom Flooring Options

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Sometimes referred to as wood polymer composite, this type of flooring material is lightweight, resilient, warm and comfortable when you are standing for long periods. Pros: Affordability: Vinyl is relatively inexpensive as compared to other flooring options such as porcelain tile or hardwood. Porcelain and ceramic planks.

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Getting in Shape: The Skinny on Tile Shapes & Patterns

Architectural Ceramics

Ceramic, marble, porcelain, glass — Square tile is available in a variety of material types. At AC, we have endless porcelain and marble options available as a 12″x12″ field tile. It is commonly done in travertine, because the pattern and natural stone both come from France. Hexagon: Eat your heart out.

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Fall intros: Key selling season touts hot new products

Floor Covering News

The product references an animal skin yet feels like a usable “overall” pattern. The new concrete collection joins Wellmade’s growing collection of marble, travertine and ceramic tile looks featuring high-definition visuals, grout-look edges and embossed textures for added realism.

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Going industrial?

H.Winter Showroom Blog

No rustic travertine or polished marble for this look. You can add a metallic touch on your floor with porcelain tile or accent a wall with metal mosaic. Maniscalco Murray River Metals Antique Copper Since industrial is rough and solid with no frills it can get quite cold and by cold I am referring to temperature.

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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. Refer to the section on oil-based stains.