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Beth H. :

looks nice. I'd go for a plain white grout. this way you won't have a noticeable picture frame effect. forget the gray. and don't use Tileshope grout. Try whatever product JB recommends. I have a black marble shower floor. had to have it rehoned after using the wrong cleaning prodcut (it etched it like crazy). when he was done, he sealed the entire floor w/this. water just beads up on the surface. This stuff is great. as for cleaning, I use this I have the black marble basketweave in the toilet area. spilled a toilet cleaner on a portion of the floor and it ruined the marble finish be very careful w/bathroom products on your marble.

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Reply to: looks nice. I'd go for a plain white grout. this way you won't have a noticeable picture frame effect. forget the gray. and don't use Tileshope grout. Try whatever product JB recommends. I have a black marble shower floor. had to have it rehoned after using the wrong cleaning prodcut (it etched it like crazy). when he was done, he sealed the entire floor w/this. water just beads up on the surface. This stuff is great. as for cleaning, I use this I have the black marble basketweave in the toilet area. spilled a toilet cleaner on a portion of the floor and it ruined the marble finish be very careful w/bathroom products on your marble.

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Tile Shop thinset additive.

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Multi Classic 16X16.50 Gauged, Gauged, Slate,

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including rusts, grays, creams, blacks, and reds

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on floor in white kitchen

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Costa Arena Decor Fleur Ceramic Floor and Wall Tile

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classic, rustic look in tawny, ochre and terracotta tones. Textured feel - rough stone look, distressed, aged. For indoor floors and walls: powder rooms, fireplace surrounds, backsplashes. Suitable for light foot traffic - Marginally skid resistant. Made from natural ingredients, free from allergens, VOCs, formaldehyde and PVC.

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7"x7" Europe Mix Porcelain Tiles, Set of 30

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Firing and drying process of ceramic and porcelain tile, size variations are typical, due to reactions between primary ingredients in all ceramic tiles—sand, clay and feldspar.

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backsplash ledge made out of listellos, a tile finishing piece deep enough to accommodate small potted plants, spices, or bottles.

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accentuate shape, use dark tiles just at the back of the shower. Install at the tallest part of the room to maximize the headroom / apex of roof for a large shower head and adjacent handheld fitting.

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click to see tile at window - height of it is same as the bottom edge of cabinet

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Clean lines: installed to ceiling, and in same color / better to show wood and the lines of hood, accent above stove, etc....

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Cork is a natural thermal insulator with great acoustic properties- wet or dry, floors or walls. Cork Penny Round Floor Tiles 100% post-industrial, granulated, and pressed cork from Portuguese wine cork industry. These distinctive 1" cork disks (think of 1/4” cut wine stoppers) are then affixed to 12×24 inch interlocking sheets for easy installation like any standard tile. These tiles are in their natural state and can be stained any color or used in wet applications by adding water based polyurethane to the final installation.

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tile seems natural in color with grey/ slate/ purple - New Life Bath and Kitchen: Counter is Cambria/Navern. It has small bits of Amethyst color and looks great in this remodel.

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18" between counter and upper - 8" cement tiles. The 2" border separates carrara marble from the pattern of the tile, so they don't die into each other.

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Antic Sensations Ceramic Wall Subway Tile, Via Lactea

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mixed randomly with the plain

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Imagina Cement Ceramic Wall Tile, Case of 10

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Indoor, cement look in mixture of grey tones / semi-vitreous and easy to maintain.

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Geomento Ceramic Floor and Wall Tile

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Floor or wall ceramic tile with old-world vibe, in gray-beige finish with imitation scuffs. Each tile accented by 4 faux tiles with scoured grout lines. W 17.6" x H 0.42". P.E.I. Rating IV. Colors and shapes can vary between dye lots [all on one order come from the same dye lot, so please purchase all tiles on a single order]

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7.75"x7.75" Gandia Ceramic Floor and Wall Tile, Case of 25, Gris

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geometric and floral designs in charcoal, tawny, beige and slate grey. This matte tile imitates the texture of stone, making it an ideal indoor tile when wanting to create an outdoor feel. This tile offers a modern twist as its design is both vintage yet stylish, which makes it a perfect choice for traditional or modernized renovations. It is available in four print variation that are randomly scattered throughout each case.

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Faenza Ceramic Floor and Wall Tile, Azul

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Floral designs with imitation scuffs and spots / the red contrasts denim blue. Charm of an old European village, for entryways floors, powder room walls or kitchen backsplashes - from classic to coastal. 1 quantity includes 10 tiles; and 1 quantity is 12.2 sq. ft.; each tile looks like 9 smaller tiles divided by FAKE grout... good reviews.

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Artisan Azul Decor Ceramic Floor and Wall Tile

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Chester Acqua Ceramic Wall Tile

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soothing watercolor-inspired finishes, the Gloucester Wall Tiles are a fresh take on the classic subway design. For kitchen backsplashes, bathroom walls or laundry room accents. 3" by 6" ceramic wall tiles in glazed watercolor finish for indoor use only.

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Porcelain hexagon tile from Ceragres

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13"x13" Rustic Porcelain Floor and Wall Tile, Case of 12, Gris

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rustic Spanish import indoors or outside as its cool gray glaze displays realistic signs of wear and tear, recalling verdant rain-slicked sidewalks in quiet villages. The matte sheen and gently ridged texture adds more authenticity and makes it even easier to clean, ensuring that this tile won't look any older than you want it to. •P.E.I. Rating III is suitable for medium-duty residential floors including kitchens, halls, corridors, balconies, terraces and areas used more often with normal footwear and small amounts of dirt - marginally skid resistant.

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Retro Hex Porcelain Floor and Wall Tile, Blanc

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scuffs and spots for distressed painted wood look/ indoor- outdoor / heavy-duty / marginally skid resistant

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Traffic Hex Grey Porcelain Floor and Wall Tile

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appearance of cement

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Retro Naveta Porcelain Floor and Wall Tile, Blanc

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Create pretty patterns. Matte tile has bumps and grooves that echo the texture of real wood... scuffs and spots.... indoor and outdoor, including walls, floors and patios.

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Caprice Pastel Bowtie Porcelain Floor and Wall Tile

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subtle hues of taupe and sand in Moroccan-inspired lantern pattern. The center of each lantern has a small pale stone blue square, bringing a hint of color to this neutral tile. Great for bringing an encaustic look, this slightly textured tile has a matte glazed finish.

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8"x8" Kenzzi Paloma Matte, 50 Tiles

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Floor or wall porcelain tile low sheen with subtle variations in tone and a glazed finish, for indoor and outdoor

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9.75"x9.75" Egeo Porcelain Floor and Wall Tile, Case of 16, Rodas

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Blending encaustic designs and colors, alternative to traditional cement tile. With a recognizable European-inspired design, the rings and floral-inspired patterns create continuity throughout the installation. Set on an asphalt base glaze, varying shapes in mauve pink, snow white, lavender purple, olive green and sienna come together to create an old-world look. With a matte glaze and slightly textured surface, this colorful tile is great for creating an accent or as a field tile.

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9.75"x9.75" Egeo Porcelain Floor and Wall Tile, Case of 16, Quios

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Blending encaustic designs and colors, alternative to traditional cement tile. With a recognizable European-inspired design, the alternating cross and snowflake-inspired patterns create continuity throughout the installation. Set on a mauve pink base glaze, varying shapes in asphalt black, snow white, lavender purple, olive green and sienna come together to create an old-world look. With a matte glaze and slightly textured surface, this colorful tile is great for creating an accent or as a field tile.

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4 x 12" from Global Tile SF

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Black and Milk Interior Design: ceramic tiles from Porcelanosa.

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Is tile backer board supposed to get wet? Help please

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8"x8" Chawen Handmade Cement Tile, White/Black, Set of 12

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Inspired by traditional Moroccan designs, black and white zigzag design creates a diamond effect. Handmade, artisanal charm and modern styling. Floor/wall tiles.

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8"x8" Gibraltar Cement Tile

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Gray, Silver and Cinereous

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Charlotte Excalibur Handcrafted Cement Tile, Sample

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"Rectangular or parallelogram-shaped tiles are positioned to create an interlocking pattern, reminiscent of fish bones, such as the herring. FUN FACT: The pattern was used in road building during the Roman Empire, because it is extremely strong under pressure."

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toasty bread and butter. :)

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Might as well - many tiled showers are so plain.

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floor plank porcelain tile floor by Porcelainwood, named Crystalwood in 6"x24" size.

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"Tiles are Mannington Commercial Solid Point line. We used Cameo White, Midnight, and Iron for this pattern." As of June 16th 2017, Mannington no longer offers or manufactures VCT floor. /Fiddlehead Design:

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Ann Sacks Ginger Spice gloss 1 5/8" x 3 5/8"

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Glass tile is a little more expensive to install than porcelain or ceramic, because cutting it can be trickier...order 15% (vs standard 10%.) There's a huge range of cost for glass and porcelain tile both -- quality, size, material, brand. There isn't often a large amount of square footage in a typical kitchen, so even a slightly more expensive tile shouldn't break the bank.

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porcelain from Dal Tile color called Timberland

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rectified porcelain / stone and glass as backsplash

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Country River Stone 6 x 36 in. Porcelain Floor and Wall Tile combines a glazed top with a medium sheen, wood look and neutral gray variations in tone to create a perfect look for a variety of decorative schemes. This rectangular tile is constructed from durable porcelain material and has a smooth finish to provide a contemporary decor option. The tile features an impervious water absorption rating that is suitable for installation on walls, floors and countertops. Manufactured by Tilesbay

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the look of a concrete floor, charcoal 12x24 porcelain tile called Habita through Euro Tile. We used this tile through the majority of the house

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Bordeaux III pattern $6.90 a piece which equals $15.52 per sq. ft. www.cementtileshop.com

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www.fireclaytile.com Carolina Classic Builders Brittany Buchser: Learn more - 800-773-2226 ext. 1021

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fp has 3 widths to adjust to firebox

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for floors too

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mixed metal blend. Cabinets are cherry.

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manufacturer of the tile, which is Encore, calls it silver.

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If counter and architecture have much going on - subway tile

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Wyant: "floor tile is a Burlington Stone purchased through Stone Source -honed finish inside, and a more slip resistant flamed finish outside."

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glass and stone

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mightymom: "porcelain tile 6 x 24" called Vintagewood Carbon available at Lumber Liquidators/ Many people think it is wood. (It is darker than it appears in the photos.)"

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white, grey and cream. "Choosing grout color is really about understanding the level of contrast you want with the tile. In turn, the level of contrast you want depends on: The role of PATTERN in your design: do you want to use pattern to create a graphical statement and make the surface a focal point in the room?" --- from Heath Ceramics

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4" x 4" tiles for craft or construction project. --influenced by Spanish architecture in the Guanajauto state of Mexico from the time the Spanish inhabited the area starting in the 1520s. --kitchen backsplash, in a bathroom, on stair risers or any other vertical service where you want to add a splash of color and Spanish Influence.

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terra in 'pewter'

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PRO /Gregory Roth Design That tile is a hand-made terra cotta brick, from a craftsman in Texas: http://dunisstudios.com/tileCollections/Hand-Glazed%20Bricks/colors.htm The crisp linearity and glossy sheen provide a great contrast to the softer finishes in the room, yet the tile has a hand-made feel to it...

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I love it!

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PRO/Popwheel Art : "SW Antique White with bright white subway tiles and dark bronze cup pulls for the drawers. It's so light and bright. You can definitely mix cream and white. The bright white makes the cabinetry look more creamy yellow than it otherwise would [without the white to compare it to]. I also used charcoal grey tiles on the floor in a herringbone pattern. The subway tiles I used were much bigger (4x12) and the wall color I used was SW Sea Salt. It ended up looking "beachy" because of the sea salt color. In this kitchen I see the back wall is probably Sherwin Williams "Believable Buff" which is a few shades darker than Antique White."

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thin-cut stone 1 sq.ft.

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Hill Custom Homes It's a tumbled slate tile

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slate or what, in a design.

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says reclaimed barn

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