What Is Ubatuba Granite?
Uba tuba or Ubatuba granite, from Brazil, is a common option for tiles and countertops. It's popular due to its relatively low price and deep, bold colors.
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Tile Vs. Cultured Marble Shower Stalls
Cultured marble, when used in a shower stall, is a large resin panel, requiring no grout, no sealing and no special maintenance. Tile is more customizable but requires regular maintenance to ensure a quality look.
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Onyx Vs. Granite Countertops
Discover the differences between onyx and granite countertops, the pros and cons of each material and what you need to know when considering onyx versus granite countertops.
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Polished Vs. Unpolished Porcelain Tile
Choosing between polished and unpolished porcelain tiles often comes down to personal preference. There are some differences in use and maintenance between polished and matte finish tiles. But all types of porcelain tiles are strong, dense and versatile for use in various areas of your home.
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How To Fix Grouting Mishaps
Grout is crucial to both the longevity and appearance of a tile job. Although grouting is fairly simple, mishaps such as improper grout consistency can greatly impact your tiling job. Learning to handle grout problems before you have them makes it easier to do the job right and stay on track.
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Can You Stain Terra-Cotta Tile Floors?
Terracotta clay tiles have a distinct look, but you can give your clay tiles a new look by staining them to a different color or a darker shade. You have a few different options for staining or changing the color of your terracotta tiles, including wood stain and color-enhancing sealer.
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How To Install Pencil Tile
Pencil tiles, also known as listellos, are small, thin decorative tiles that are frequently used to edge tile installations, create borders or to outline a break in the tile design. They can be one-quarter or one-half inch in width and may come in lengths of 6 , 8 or 12 inches in length.
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How A Tile Backsplash Meets With A Granite Counter Top
Tile backsplashes are frequently added to kitchens as a finishing design element. They can be made of any kind of tile and vary in size.
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Quarry Tile Vs. Ceramic Tile
Ceramic tile and quarry tile are both clay products, but quarry tiles are thicker and fired to high temperatures, making them a favorite for floors.
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Why Does My Granite Vanity Get Dark When It's Wet?
Granite is a natural stone that is used as counter and vanity tops in many kitchens and bathrooms. This stone comes in a wide variety of colors and styles, some of which are light in color. No two granites are exactly alike, which means that some stones may be more likely to darken on contact with water.
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Types Of Carrara Marble
The marble quarries of Carrara are famous around the world for their exceptional quality and output of marble. While most people associate Carrara marble with a gray and white stone, several types of marble actually are mined at Carrara.
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How To Repair Chips In Cultured Marble
Cultured marble is a man-made product created from marble dust and resins, finished with a high-shine gel coat. The resulting product can be molded into shower surrounds, benches and vanity tops and can provide inexpensive elegance to a bathroom design.
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Ceramic Tile Adhesives Vs. Thinset
Tile adhesives and the types of tile being installed have undergone many changes over the years. While some types of tile and adhesive have been used for years and remain on the market, new products have been introduced that can lead to some confusion among do-it-yourself installers.
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How To Tell What Kind Of Tile Flooring Is Installed
If you have a tile floor installed in your home and you're wondering how to treat it, you need to know what type of tile it is.
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What Is The Difference Between A Marble & Cultured Marble Shower?
Authentic marble is beautiful to behold but has some disadvantages that are not found in cultured marble.
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What Flooring Can You Put Over Asbestos Tile?
Old asbestos tiles can make a home appear dated. Removing it is often not an option, since the adhesive and dust are considered hazardous waste and must be disposed of by a hazardous waste team. Many tile contractors will not even consider the removal of the tile.
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