Portland Direct Tile & Marble Blog

Glossary of Tile Terms Portland Direct Tile & MarbleOur glossary defines language used by tile suppliers, designers and installers for ceramic, marble, granite, floor, glass tile and much more. If you encounter a term or explanation we’ve not listed or you don't understand in this glossary, email us at sales@pdtm.com or call us at 503-230-9500.Acid-washed - A treatment applied to the face of a stone to achieve a texture or finish that is distressed. Recently, the use of acid and other types of c …