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

Architectural Ceramics

Natural stone is harvested from quarries and then cut to various sizes. Unlike standard ceramic tiles, terracotta is often left in a more natural state though it can be sealed or glazed. It is always best to refer to your designer and installation team when deciding which material is the best fit for your project. Terracotta.

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Porcelain Tile vs. Ceramic Tile

Tile Talk

Porcelain and ceramic tiles are very similar, especially when compared to cement tiles, quarry tile, glass tiles or stone. So, according to the PTCA, a tile has to meet ASTM C373 standards of water absorption to be branded as porcelain. In other words, all porcelain tiles are ceramic tiles; but, not all ceramic tiles are porcelain.

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A Note From Jim: MIA Focuses on 2015

StoneDimensions

MIA represents the entire supply chain with industry segmentation as follows: fabricator (42.5%), slab distributor (25.6%), quarry/producer (7.5%), equipment suppliers (7.8%), installers (5.8%), restoration (4.6%), consultant (2.6%), and other (3.7%). 2015 Initiatives / Goals. OSHA and Health Canada. and Canada). Version 8.0

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