Nero Marquina versus China Black with 400 Years of History


Nero Marquina is on the right and China Black is on the left.  China black is covered in white veining.  Nero Marquina has only one or two white veins per tile.

Nero Maquina from The Builder DepotNero Marquina has thin long vein, generally 1-2mm in width.  China black is a mess (definitely not a technical term but probably describes the veining on China black best) of veining.


Nero Marquina Hexagon 1×1″ Polished Hexagon Mosaic is ...

How to Tile a Backsplash – Part 1: Tile Setting

Pretty Handy Girl Guide to TilingWe were contacted by Pretty Handy Girl (PHG) and asked (after reviewing samples online from everyone else) if we would like our product the Venato 3×6″ Subway Tile Honed to be on her blog.  It would be part of a major post on “How to Tile a Backsplash”

We had no control over how she presented the blog or what she had to say about the product.  I (David) sent her some photo’s of the lot prior to shipment (we often do that), she said “great, let’s do it”.  So we shipped the ...

The Builder Depot 1.5" x 3" Brick Metal Mosaic installed

1.5″ x 3″ Brick Metal Mosaic Tile from The Builder Depot used as a feature backsplash in this Peter Rose Architecture designed kitchen. Although it is only $14.95SF this premium mosaic is used in the finest of residences throughout North America.

Continuing our review of The Builder Depot products ...

Watch an Installation of Carrara Bianco on DIY Network

Carrara Bianco installation on DIY Network

We are on the episode “Back to the Past” – assuming it is still on the DIY network website (The Carrara part starts at about 7.15 minutes into it for those looking to skip). Carrara Bianco 6×12″ Subway tile, Carrara Bianco Herringbone and Pencil being installed on TV on the DIY Network.  The bathroom is incredible – oh if only we all had HGTV or DIY ...