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Travertine Floor Tiles – Perfect For Any Occasion

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Travertine floor tiles are from the same family as marble. There are times when people become confused between the two. If you visit a tile showroom and look at the two tiles together, you will see that they each have distinct features of their own. If anything, travertine floor tiles look more like 'stone' whereas...

Office Floor Tiles – Carpet, Vinyl Or Porcelain?

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There are many different types of floor tiles available for use in commercial environments. When it comes to selecting an office floor tile, you need to be mindful of the use that tile will have to cope with. Offices are rather unique in the way foot traffic uses the floor space. It doesn't matter how...

Kitchen Tile Flooring That’s Easy To Clean And Kinda Forgiving

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Kitchens are messy places. I have yet to come across a kitchen that hasn't had something dropped on to the floor - either food, drink or something a little harder like a pot or pan, or crockery.  I should think there's many a home that's seen a plate full of food dropped onto the floor...

Floor Tile Hardness An Important Consideration For Any Home

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Before buying any type of floor covering, it's important to assess the type of wear and tear that floor is going to be subjected to. Carpets can be a great floor covering, however, if you have several pets, particularly cats and dogs, then be prepared for a lot of hard work removing pet hair. Linoleum...

The Wonderful Gloss Of Glass Mosaic Tiles

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In most cases, glass is a rather shiny substance. You can reduce that shine using techniques such as etching, and through the use of paints. Of course, dirt and dust can diminish the glossy look of glass as well. When glass is made into glass mosaic tiles, the finished effect can be startling, especially if...

Floor To Ceiling Shower Tiles

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Tiles have been a popular choice in bathrooms for centuries, and we are not just talking about floor tiles either. Most bathrooms also have wall tiles, especially in shower cubicles. The water-resistant features, and the fact that tiles can be so easy to clean, make them an obvious choice. But why stop with the floor...