Cement Design Porcelain Standards 
The London Tile Co.
MARCH 21, 2018
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.
The London Tile Co.
DECEMBER 8, 2020
What Are The Differences Between Cement Based Tile Adhesives? This help sheet only relates to cement based tile adhesives , excluding ready mixed and resin based options which have their own features and benefits. Cement based adhesives are primarily split into two different classes, C1 and C2 – but what do these mean?
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The London Tile Co.
MARCH 10, 2017
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.
Tile Talk
MARCH 11, 2014
New Arabesque Pattern Designs in Cement Tile. As we explore pattern and tile design this month on Tile Talk, I’d like to start by introducing some of our newest Arabesque cement tile patterns. Patterns are decorative designs on the surface of materials that usually have a repeating design motif.
Tile Talk
OCTOBER 15, 2013
Cement Tile Designs That Impress! For this post, I’d like to focus on cement tile specifically. Alcala cement tile in a custom colorway. The stunning Alcala cement tile pattern (pictured above) is a wonderful example of how a custom colorway created an eye-catching floor using warm colors and earth tones.
Architectural Ceramics
MAY 29, 2019
When designing for a tile project, there are more factors than just color and style to keep in mind. Porcelain tile is similar to ceramic tile, but is more durable and stain-resistant. Unlike standard ceramic tiles, terracotta is often left in a more natural state though it can be sealed or glazed.
Tile Talk
JULY 22, 2014
Since launching our new line of Porcelain Pool Tile earlier this month, we''ve been getting a lot of questions about what makes porcelain tile better than ceramic tile. More commonly, the question is simply, "What is the difference between porcelain and ceramic tile?" Porcelain tile is a type of ceramic tile and nothing more.
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