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Why Replacing Ceramic Tiles With Concrete Tiles Has Changed the Game

Granada Tile

Replacing ceramic tiles with concrete tiles will change the way you build spaces. Interior and exterior designs with tile accents are trendy, but the installation and upkeep of non-cement tile options can be a huge turn-off. Cement tiles carry a long list of benefits over other alternatives. Both are types of ceramic.

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Cement Tiles Inspired by World Travels

Granada Tile

Ceramic tiles first made an appearance in the ninth or tenth century BC, with cement tile arriving quite a bit later in the 1800s when hydraulic presses were invented and Portland cement was discovered. Visit the Granada Tile Minis collection to view our zellige-inspired cement tile. Moroccan Tile. Spanish Tile.

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Take It Outside: Outdoor AC Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

Check out a few Architectural Ceramics tile collections, suitable for outdoor use, that have you covered under foot and under water. From porcelain to specialty ceramic, here are how a few materials compare in an exterior application: Porcelain & Glass. Cement & Terracotta. Natural Stone & Specialty Ceramic.

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Introducing Timeless Shapes Behind the Olvera Collection

Granada Tile

Our Olvera Collection is perfect for those searching for beautiful terracotta or Saltillo clay tile. It’s hard to beat this collection, and it’s sure to last longer and look better than ceramic tiles. Unlike cement, ceramic tiles are disrupted by heavy grouting. Squares and Rectangles. Tile featured: Tenerife.

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Avente Tile Talk: Relief Cement Tile

Tile Talk

Relief Cement Tile. I will never forget the first time I saw a relief cement tile. Relief cement tile are not commonly found here in the United States. These tiles and designs dont capture the stunning sculpture or clever subterfuge that youll find in todays cement tile relief designs. cement tile floors , relief tile.

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How to Use Cement Tile to Add Color and Pattern to Your Kitchen

Granada Tile

Cement kitchen tiles are one of the ways you can update the overall look and feel of your kitchen, while adding serious value and infusing your personal style. Why Use Cement Tiles in the Kitchen? Cement tiles are not your average ceramic tile. The design of patterned cement tiles is embedded into the tile itself!

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April Showers Bring May Flowers

Architectural Ceramics

If April showers bring May flowers, then Architectural Ceramic’s brings you a twist on the classic rhyme. This blog post may give you a few ideas now that we hope blossom into a bathroom renovation with us in the future. Architectural Ceramics stocks a few of their products, a popular seller for example, is their grout.