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Posted by jojogirl11 (My Page) on Sat, Oct 31, 09 at 0:25
| I just wanted to share about a tile I found recently. I love the look of travertine, but have had some bad experiences with what I think was Mexican travertine in our home. So, I've been looking for alternatives that will be easy to keep.
I went into our realtor's office a few weeks ago, and noticed how beautiful the "travertine" floors were. Well, I couldn't resist getting a closer look, so I went into the bathroom and inspected the floor up close. To my surprise, it was not travertine! I couldn't believe it - it looked SOOO real. And I live with travertine everyday, so I shouldn't have been fooled. It was beautiful. The kind people at the realty office gave me one of the tiles, and with a little research, I found it. I thought I'd share it with anyone who might be interested here:
http://www.mosaictileco.com/serenissima_cir_capri_cross_cut_noce_ceramic_and_porcelain_tile_options.htm |
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| This sounds exactly what I am looking for and I have been to a Mosaic tile showroom (you aren't associated, are you? 8-) thanks!!! Kitchen floor
Porcelain - travertine look
Shade variation v2-v4
High slip resistance
High durability (PEI 4+)
Mutiple sizes to support hopscotch or Versallies tile patterns
Ideally rectified to support small grout lines |
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| No, not an associate. I'm in Texas. I'm wondering if that store ships to TX - do you know how much they are asking per 17" tile at your store? |
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| I'm researching this very topic now (hence finding this post). Pretty funny, as I just came home with a sample of this very same tile from Mosaic Tile Co. yesterday! But I'm trying to decide between it and Daltile's new line called San Michele. There's something about the new Reveal Imaging process that has me dazzled. It's very crisp compared to this tile (and other glazed porcelains I've studied). But I can't decide; the muted color of this Seranissima tile is appealing, but the crisp Daltile is a new look that I am considering -- anyone seen this tile? thoughts? |
Here is a link that might be useful: Daltile San Michele
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| Also Petra Latina at Arizona Tile looks like travertine. We have it in most of our house and love it. |
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I was incorrect earlier about our tile. It is 19.7x19.7
I found 2 boxes in the attic today. I looked it up on the web and can find it nowhere. I bought it at a neighborhood specialty tile store. They had about 25-30 tiles laid as a sample on their floor. I took a photo of the box.
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| What is the approximate cost per square foot of the travertine look-alike? It is beautiful. |
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| We decided to put the Daltile San Michele in our remodel. It will cover over 1050 sq ft of our house. I'm a little nervous, but it looks beautiful so here's hoping! I will post photos when done. |
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| Also Petra Latina at Arizona tile looks like travertine. We have it in most of our house and love it. Also Petra Latina at Arizona Tile looks like travertine. We have it in most of our house and love it. |
Here is a link that might be useful: House Information
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| If I bought it strait from the tile store, it was $9.50 per sf and I still had to find an installer. I work with a floor company for my carpet that can buy from the tile store and they can buy it cheaper and install it for a total of $8.25 sf installed. The tile is imported from Italy and was one of the few available in 2005 that was rectified and could be laid with 1/8" grout lines. There are many more on the market today that may be better priced. |
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| Here is little Reviews about different types tiles Travertine Tiles
Travertine is historically a very important stone for ancient architecture. It is known as a porous, decorative stone with earthy tones and can lend a rustic, classical appearance to interior and interior spaces. Travertine Tiles Limestone Tiles
Limestone is a natural, rustic-looking sedimentary rock. Limestone is naturally white but becomes colored due to iron oxide deposits. Limestone tiles come in brown, yellow, red, blue, black or grey. The stone captures fossilized plant, shells, animal life and sediment that add texture and character. Limestone Floor Tiles Granite Tiles
Granite is one of the hardest building materials. Its durability have made is useful and popular in outside architecture and sculptures. Granite Floor and Bathroom Tiles Slate Tiles
Slate tile is an attractive, rustic, durable, slip resistant natural stone tile that offers character and variety. Slate offers a rich feel to rustic, contemporary and traditional design schemes. Slate Floor and Bathroom Tile |
Here is a link that might be useful: Floor Tiles, Bathroom Tiles and Kitchen Floor Tile
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