Ceramics
For sheer beauty, it’s hard to top ceramic tile. Whether floors, walls or countertops, tile is available in a variety of sizes, styles and colors, making it an excellent choice for achieving a very personalized designer look in your home. Tile is also quite durable, wear-resistant and easy to clean; so, not surprisingly, it’s a good choice for high traffic areas of the home. While kitchens and bathrooms are the most popular installations, sunrooms, family rooms and entryways should be considered as well.
Natural Stones
Interest in the Natural Stone (especially marble and granite) continues to escalate. There are ceramic tiles that look like timber, slate, marble, and granite and in some cases the effect is very realistic, but marble and granite cannot be truly imitated. Each piece is unique. In spite of potential difficulties with cleaning and maintenance the Marble and Granite family offers a lot of potential for creation of a floor or wall finish that will remain durable and aesthetically pleasing for a lifetime.
Marble is the most elegant and luxurious of stones. Marble's beauty will last for generations. It is versatile enough for use throughout the house, such as fireplace facings, ornamental furnishings, walls and window sills. Marble shines best in the bath. You can use it on almost every surface, including vanities, shower walls, tub decks and flooring.
Granite is striking, functional and durable. These traits make granite ideal for kitchen counter tops, accents islands, bar tops and everyday dining tables.
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