Travertine is a type of “preliminary” limestone, but that is where the similarities end. Travertine is a much softer product than limestone and has its own remodeling uses. Both travertine and limestone occur at the bottom of oceans, river and lake beds, where the shells of dead aquatic creatures collect. These shells end up being compacted, […]
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Backsplashes used to be the afterthought in the kitchen and bathroom, but new style trends can make them showstoppers all on their own. No longer are you confined to a drab beige backsplash. There are plenty of new options to choose from, including using materials like glass. A backsplash can be such a feature in your […]
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You might be familiar with penny tile designs from a shower stall floor where their unique coin shape gives wet surfaces a better grip. They are 3/4 to 1 inch across and laid on a mesh grid in various designs. They can come in penny round, hex, or square patterns. During the early 20th century, penny […]
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There are so many good tile choices out there that it can be hard for a homeowner or business owner to make a decision on whether to buy porcelain or marble tiles. While the two materials can even look like each other at times (especially when porcelain is made to mimic marble on purpose), they […]
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