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COMPARISON |
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MATERIAL |
ADVANTAGES |
DISADVANTAGES |
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Ceramic Tile |
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Versatile styling |
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Scrubbable |
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Grout Lines are hard to clean, support growth of mold and mildew |
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Cold
to touch |
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Cracks and chips |
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Uneven surfaces |
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Replacement grout is difficult to color-match |
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Cultured Marble |
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Thin
surface color can chip or wear away with normal scrubbing |
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Cracks and chips |
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Nicks and scratches very difficult to repair |
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Granite |
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Rich
visual texture |
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Elegance |
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Porous surface can stain |
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Cold
to touch |
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Scratches hard to remove |
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Supports growth of mold |
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Lack
of design flexibility |
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Dark, shiny surface causes glare |
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Must
be resealed occasionally |
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Marble |
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Dramatic beauty |
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Luxurious color and texture |
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Cracks and stains easily |
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Cold
to touch |
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Scratches hard to remove |
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Supports growth of mold |
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Laminate |
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- |
Cleanability |
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Styling flexibility |
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Thin
surface color can chip or wear away with normal scrubbing |
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Conspicuous seams/edges |
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Seams support growth of mold and mildew |
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Excess water can cause delamination |
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Wood |
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Warmth |
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Charm |
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Rich
visual texture |
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Fragile...scratches very easily |
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Unsanitary |
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Very
susceptible to heat and water damage |
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Montelli |
All of the above |
None of the above |