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Why Choose Porcelain Paving?

The London Tile Co.

If you’ve been on the hunt for new paving recently you have probably come across one or two products made from porcelain. How is porcelain paving made? Porcelain and ceramic tiles are made in basically the same way. Polished porcelain is not recommended for outdoor use as it can become slippery.

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Grouts, sealants help ease the task at hand

Floor Covering News

“It’s important for exterior installations to be protected from the [prospect] of efflorescence,” said Ian O’Connor, product manager, grout, care and tools, Custom Building Products. He recommended a rapid-setting, high-performance cement grout as well as a rapid-set, high-performance mortar. Custom Building Products.

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Cementing The Latest Trend In Design: Cement Tile

Architectural Ceramics

Wait…Cement Can Be Tile? Cement tiles are an ingenious combination of cement, marble powder, water, sand, pigments, time and patience. Manufactured in the mid-nineteenth century to cover floors with novel designs, bold colors, and to withstand footprints and the passage of time. What Are My Cement Tile Options?

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Porcelain Paving Pros and Cons

The London Tile Co.

We stock a wide range of external tiles, which are often referred to as porcelain paving slabs, so we thought we would run through the pros and cons of this new-ish paving material. Pros of Porcelain Paving. Porcelain paving does not need sealing and can be cleaned with a brush & mop or a pressure washer. Long lasting.

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Tips for Laying External Porcelain Paving Tiles

The London Tile Co.

We’ve seen the popularity of external porcelain tiles explode over the last year, and it’s no surprise since the list of benefits is a long one. We only recommend tiles that are at least 18mm thick, double the thickness of a standard internal porcelain tile, as this is more suitable for external use. Installing onto Lawns.

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Avente Tile Talk: Removing Grout Haze in a Cement Tile Installation

Tile Talk

Removing Grout Haze in a Cement Tile Installation. Today, I discuss grout haze – a problem that often occurs with both ceramic and cement tile installations. Today, I discuss grout haze – a problem that often occurs with both ceramic and cement tile installations. What is Grout Haze?

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Installation: Grouts, mortars ‘seal’ the deal

Floor Covering News

The flooring will more or less provide the backdrop for the design of the space or just simply serve as the place we live our lives on day in and day out. However, often overlooked are the grouts and mortars that provide the functionality. In fact, industry experts agree grout and mortar can make or break a tile installation.

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