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Travertine Tiles
Travertine is one of the most frequently
used stones in modern architecture, and is commonly seen
as facade material, wall cladding, and flooring. It
can be effectively polished to a smooth, shiny finish
and comes in a variety of colors.
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Granite Tiles
Granite has been extensively used as a
dimension stone and as flooring tiles in public and
commercial buildings. Polished granite is also a popular
choice for kitchen countertops due to its high
durability and aesthetic qualities.
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Marble Tiles
Marble is used as a facing stone in
buildings and residences, and for floor tiles, colonnades,
paneling, and wainscoting. Marble ranges in color from
snow-white to gray and black; the colors, which are
caused by the presence of impurities, add to the beauty
of the stone when it is cut and polished.
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Limestone Tiles
Limestone is readily
available and relatively easy to cut into blocks or more
elaborate carving. It is also long-lasting and stands up
well to exposure. However, it is a very heavy material,
making it relatively expensive as a building material.
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Ceramic Tiles
Ceramic tile has several advantages in
architectural design. Probably the most significant are
permanence and durability. Considering its longevity,
ceramic tile is among the most economical of surfacing
systems.
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Porcelain Tiles
Porcelain is used to make table, kitchen,
sanitary, and decorative wares; objects of fine art; and
tiles. Its high resistance to the passage of electricity
makes porcelain an excellent insulator.
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Slate Tiles
Slate tiles are often used for interior
and exterior flooring or wall cladding. Chemical
sealants are used on tiles to improve durability and
appearance, increase stain resistance, and increase or
reduce surface smoothness.
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Mosaic Tiles
Mosaic is the art of decorating a surface
with pictures and patterns made of little pieces of
stone, glass or tiles of different colors. It can be
used indoors on walls, floors and ceilings. Mosaics are
also sometimes used outdoors on pavements.
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Glass Tiles
Glass tiles are pieces of glass formed
into consistent shapes. In recent years, glass tiles
have become a popular field and accent tiles.
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