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Resin Tile “Resin tiles are a great solution to combine styles you want,” Boylen says. “These tiles look great and are water-resistant. Plus, they are perfect for the DIYer since you can make you own tile patterns. The 3D patterns are also popular with resin and it can imitate the look of water and stones.” Resin drawbacks include a propensity to chip, and this type of tile can also yellow over time, especially when exposed to the sun. “I recommend resin flooring for water areas, like the bathroom and mudrooms. These also make great backsplashes and accent pieces,” Boylen says. Metal Tile “Metal countertops offer superior durability and a chic and modern kitchen aesthetic,” Morgan says. “Although the cost for this type of tile is usually similar in pricing to natural stone , it will certainly withstand the test of time in both look and in function.” A primary consideration with metal tile is that it tends to scratch almost as soon as it’s installed. Some people prefer this naturally o...

Types of Granite Colors Types of granite colours determine minerals and rocks that make granite. Quartz, amphiboles, feldspar, potassium, and mica (muscovite or biotite) minerals give granite such unique colours and patterns. Different types of granite colours depend on the concentration of these minerals in the stone. For example, quartz gives granite mainly milky white colour, feldspar provides an off-white shade, biotite gives dark brown or black colour, amphibole dark green or black, muscovite – yellow or metallic gold, and unique the salmon pink colour comes from the abundance of potassium feldspar mineral. The combinations of these minerals give us different types of granite colours – white granite, black granite, black and white, pink granite, red granite, blue granite, and green granite. Moon White Granite Moon White Granite is a beautiful granite stone. It features delicate grains and intricate patterns with an abundance of specks and swirls. Ivory, silver,...