Tile Types

Shower Tile Types: Not Every Tile Can Be Used in The Shower

Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Shower Tile Types:  Not Every Tile Can Be Used in The Shower

Just because you’ve got a plethora of tiles to choose from at your local tile shop doesn’t mean you can use any and all of them in your shower. Due to the very high amount of moisture, only certain tiles can work in the shower.  Couple that with the need for skid resistance (for... »

Tile That Looks Like Slate

Friday, November 13, 2009
Tile That Looks Like Slate

We investigate the burning question: is there any tile that looks like slate? »

What is Agglomerated Stone?

Monday, September 14, 2009
What is Agglomerated Stone?

I’ve long been wondering about the proper name for this stone.  Engineered stone?  Fake granite?  I finally found it.  This is the kind of alternative to natural granite and marble that is less expensive, and here’s why. Agglomerated stone is made up of stone dust and particles mixed together with epoxy and resins.  Then... »