The low-porosity nature, strength and realistic stone appearance of porcelain tile today make it an attractive and low-maintenance option for countertops. Pair the installation with a stain-free grout, and you’re good to go.
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Upscale, unique styles are what women customers are looking for in interior finishes, according to tile experts who spoke at the recent Surfaces Show in Las Vegas. One way to get this look is by using porcelain and glass tile for backsplash and countertop installations.
“The kitchen continues to be the area where people congregate, and most women want a gourmet kitchen even if they eat out seven days a week,” says Lori Kirk-Rolley, marketing director for Daltile, a Dallas-based tile manufacturer.
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This spring, Walker Zanger has combined old world looks with brilliant finishes to create four new families of tile that boast glamour and shimmer. “This notion of glitter and luster can be applied to almost every surface,” says Tristan McManaman, marketing director for Walker Zanger. “This trend takes handcrafted looks and brings them into the 21st Century by pairing them with new, updated accents; it’s taking ancient motifs and burning them down to their essences.”
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