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Is Slate Good For Showers? And Why!

How to Floor Tile

In all the bathroom showers I have torn out and rebuilt, Slate has been the worst performing material followed closely by Travertine, then Marble of any type. Travertine is a beautiful, warm. I have built many showers with Travertine but a Travertine design in Porcelain would be a better choice in the shower.

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Crossville launches Stone Fiction collection

Floor Covering News

said it has launched the Stone Fiction porcelain tile collection, an innovative series featuring the popular appearance of crosscut travertine convincingly interpreted in durable porcelain tile. We crafted Stone Fiction to give designers the travertine style they want and the elegantly effortless performance end-users need.”.

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TISE 2024: Bold design takes tile to the next level

Floor Covering News

This is a rare vein cut travertine. So you get the real coloration, the real feel of a travertine stone with no maintenance because of its porcelain origin. From classic red brick tones to creamy whites, Brickstaks features standard staggered bricks and a herringbone pattern.

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Atlas Concorde receives the Export Capital award for the second consecutive year

Ceramics of Italy

The judging criteria are based on the “pursuit of design and innovation” and the ability of a product to set a new standard in its category: a combination of qualities that has long been a hallmark of Atlas Concorde.

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Swim with the Stream

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

Beautiful and timeless, Stream is a stunning porcelain tile that perfectly replicates the look of natural veined travertine. Perfect for both residential and commercial spaces that demand classic finishes with contemporary standards.

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Slate Tile, Another Warning, Not For A Shower!

How to Floor Tile

There are a number of Natural Stone products you see installed in shower design centers all over made from Marble, Travertine and yes, Slate. Can't do that with Porcelain or standard Ceramic Tile. We like the appeal of warm Natural Stone and Slate offers an earthy look but it's days are numbered in your shower.

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Why External Porcelain Paving is a Safer Choice for Your Patio

The London Tile Co.

Superior load-bearing strength compared to standard indoor tiles. Stunning stone effect with a realistic silver-grey travertine effect, Athena Silver is perfect for adding a natural look to patios. Contemporary selection of colours and designs. Impermeable material resists stains, moss and mould. Our tile size offered is 600x600mm.

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