An Introduction to Travertine Tiles, Pros, Cons and General Maintenance Tips Travertine mosaic tiles are known for having holes in the stone. They measure 1 inch by 1 inch, are square in shape and are available in a wide variety of colors. They usually come placed on mesh sheets. The pros are that they are …
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What is Travertine? Travertine is a building material that has been used by many to forge popular structures such as the Roman Colosseum and, more modernly, the walls of the Sears Tower in Chicago. Formed by rapid precipitation of calcium carbonate, travertine is a sedimentary stone that is now used by many for the choice …
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So what’s “Travertine”? A lot of us have seen it at home improvement stores, but aren’t really sure what it is. In a nutshell, Travertine is a natural stone formed by deposits in mineral springs and is made up mostly of calcium carbonate, the same substance seashells are made from, which makes it extremely durable. …
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Travertine is an organic concrete composite of calcium carbonate. In its natural state it appears quite porous, however, when it is used for building materials you are left with a similar look of granite or marble. Although, when it comes to the hardness of travertine it is softer than granite or marble. This is why …
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Granite and other natural stones are beautiful, durable products for enhancing your home’s flooring and countertops. Despite their durability, these products do require occasional maintenance and care. Most care can be done by the owner but there are several occasions where you might want to reach out for professional care, this article covers those occasions. …
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When designing a home I was curious, for my own renovation fantasies, what would be an upgrade for my kitchen? I began to research and found that granite kitchen counter tops would be the best improvement. I could tell from a quick search that granite is a popular choice in home design and remodeling for …
If you remember the day you had your granite countertops or the day you moved into your new home you know how breath taking your granite can look. Unforturnately, over time and just normal use your grantie countertops and floors can lose their luster. Before we get into how to get that shine back, let’s go over …
Granite comes in different colors and markings. The following list covers the major different types of granite you could have in your home. Black Pearl Granite: black with silver, gold, green, brown, and grey specks. Black Galaxy Granite: black with golden spots. Giallo Ornamental Granite: White with quartz swirls. Moon White Granite: White with tones of ivory, …
Believe it or not, but some Granite Countertops don’t need to be sealed. Although its true all Granite is porous, it’s not true that water will penetrate all types of Granite. A simple water test will prove if your Granite needs sealing or not. Place a small amount of water on the counter until it …
DON’T USE ACIDIC CLEANERS Nothing worse than doing the opposite of what you intended. And in an effort to take care of your marble using an acidic cleaner will damage the marble overtime. I’m not just talking about harsh chemical cleaners, Vinegar is very acidic and not safe for marble. Wipe Up Spills Immediately You’d …
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