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Matte (non slip) marble look porcelin tile?

9 years ago

Can anyone help point me to a non slip, non glossy, marble look porcelain tile. I am about to start an ensuite bathroom reno and would like to do a no threshold shower and carry my tile into the shower. The only tile I have found that I like is glossy and too slippery
I'm in Vancouver if that helps...appreciate any names if anyone has any ideas.

Thanks

Lisa

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9 years ago
I have only found glossy faux marble tile. The fact is all tile is slippery when wet.
downundercdn
9 years ago
I am also in Vancouver and looking for the same. I haven't been able to find a really authentic looking faux marble porcelain tile with a matte finish. The ones I have seen were in my opinion cheap looking and obvious fakes. This one is absolutely gorgeous and of the quality I'd like, however is polished, so I'm concerned about slippage.
http://www.tierrasol.ca/Images/Products/Medium/FGPNMMARMA1224_md.jpg
I'd much rather do real marble, but have been scared off by this very informative discussion:
https://www.houzz.com/magazine/why-marble-might-be-wrong-for-your-bathroom-stsetivw-vs~12133357
Suggestions for an excellent quality flat/honed porcelain that looks like the real thing would be greatly appreciated!
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crashkitchen
9 years ago
Have you seen this?
http://www.mosaictilestone.com/Calacatta-Porcelain-Tile-s/68.htm
I'm not familiar with the company but I believe they will also ship to Canada.
downundercdn
9 years ago
Thanks crashkitchen, looks very nice and the price is certainly right. I'm looking for a local supplier (Vancouver area) so I can see it first hand and check the quality, colour etc.

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