Terrazzo is a composite material made up of chips of marble, quartz, glass, or other material in a cement like binder for a chemical bond or polymeric, and epoxy-resin, for a physical bond or a combo of both binders. It is poured in place like concrete or available in precast materials. It can be used…
You may not have the resources to have a professional company to come into your home and clean and polish the natural stone flooring. But they may prove to be the most economically responsible decision to a problem of having natural materials on the floor. Natural stone as an ‘organic’ feel to a home, particularly…
Ideal for Southwest aesthetic, saltillo tile has a natural beauty. This stone is very durable and simple to maintain, making it ideal for desert climates that experience the tracked in dust, full of gravel and other bits of debris into homes and businesses. However, to keep saltillo looking fresh and clean, there are a few…
When you design your bathroom you are likely looking for ways to make your bathroom comfortable and beautiful. One way that you can do that is the materials that you choose to use in your space. The bathroom has many areas that you have to take some time to understand what is best to use.…
Because of the increased resistance to many natural elements and the countless styles, colors, textures, and patterns it is available in, tile and grout is popularly used in homes all over the U.S. Though tile and grout are generally a more durable option, early deterioration of the grout can still happen. Today, we at Silver…
