The London Tile Co.

JULY 17, 2017

Traditionally the most popular materials for patios have been natural stone and concrete slabs for many years, but recently porcelain has seen a huge increase. Firstly we only ever recommend thick porcelain for external use – 18mm+ is best as they are strong enough to withstand foot traffic as well as heavy garden furniture.

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Granada Tile

DECEMBER 6, 2017

It’s not a new look — in fact since the invention of cement tile, their patterns have been used in private homes and public buildings to bring in the color found in woven rugs and avoid the inevitable wear and tear. We especially like this look for just inside the front door, in bathrooms and on outdoor spaces.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

However, often overlooked are the grouts and mortars that provide the functionality. Perhaps the most design-savvy of flooring categories, tile is most particularly supported by grout and mortar products. In fact, industry experts agree grout and mortar can make or break a tile installation.

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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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Tile of Spain USA

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Monochrome geometrics pop against white marble-look porcelain, while floral-inspired patterns are beautifully suited with ceramic wood. Ceramic tile producers have developed advanced digital printing techniques to imitate marble, wood and cement, allowing these “materials” to be seamlessly grouped together. .

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The London Tile Co.

AUGUST 3, 2015

Bearing in mind the (rarely) scorching sun, Valverdi Indoor-Out porcelain tiles are 100% colourfast, which means their colour won’t fade. Porcelain has an inherent low porosity, which means that it won’t get cracks from frozen moisture, unlike ceramic and natural stone. we get in winter. Keeping them clean.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

This week, we decided to feature some unusual and underappreciated uses for tile, whether it be porcelain, ceramic, cement…you name it! Unexpected Cement. 10 Unexpected Ways to Use Cement Tiles , Sabrina Soto. Gauged Porcelain Tile: Our New Favorite Furniture , WhyTile.com. Top 5 Design Posts of the Week.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 15, 2019

You can use these tile layouts for stone, porcelain, ceramic, or cement tiles. Try them out on outdoor pavers for a gorgeous patio or poolside design. Remember to always consult your installer and manufacturer recommendations to ensure that grout joints and layouts are set appropriately for a beautiful installation.

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The London Tile Co.

JUNE 22, 2018

Don’t forget that tiles can be used in any room in your home – they are hardwearing, hygienic and easy to keep clean, making them perfect for hallways, living spaces and even outdoors. The cement effect trend seems as though it’s here to stay so we have decided to add another range to the mix. Reflections.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Creative Accents with Cement Tile. Project Pick: Get Creative with Cement Tile Accents. Using cement tile to incorporate a decorative element into any room or indoor/outdoor space is an attention-getting idea and design element. Fragments are another way to get creative with cement tile. Geometric 10. Fall Mosaic.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 8, 2018

Painterly textures: This porcelain is characterized by qualities of color, stroke, and texture; and was a strong theme this year. Nearly every porcelain booth had a line with qualities that could be described as painterly. A brushstroke texture on longer plank porcelain tiles. One vendor’s example of patterned porcelains.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Great Floor Designs with Rustic Cement Tile Pavers. With these pavers, you get the benefit of cement in their durability and strength, a broader color palette, and sizes and shapes that can be adapted to any décor and environment. Moreover, the cement used for producing these tiles is supplied by an Energy Star Certified factory.

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Granada Tile

JUNE 22, 2017

And, as cement tile fanatics, we’re always scouring the web for gorgeous concrete tile patterns. Actually, whether in vivid colors or classic black and white, cement tiles are a great choice for a bathroom. Incidentally, they’re less slippery than porcelain tiles. Get The Look: A Black And White Bathroom Floor.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels/Slabs: Thin tile applications have become more widely used, appearing as cladding on buildings, walls, floors and installed as countertops or other surfacing. brings tiles into alignment and sets the grout spacing without the need for additional spacers. LATICRETE International Inc.

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The London Tile Co.

JANUARY 23, 2016

Use a wider 10mm grout joint to mimic the bricks & mortar look. This is not a new trend as grey has definitely been one of the top colours over the last year or so, but it is shifting to a more urban, cement look for 2016. Large sheets of porcelain will be used to create seamless walls – watch this space!

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Honeycomb adds another interesting layer to the patchwork trend, which can be seen in Gamma Due ’s extruded porcelain Melograno tiles and Settecento ’s Matière collection. The concept of 2cm thick porcelain pavers began to sprout during last year’s show but has now spread like wildfire throughout the entire industry.

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The Perfect Bath

MARCH 16, 2016

Here are some of my favorites worth a second look: CEMENT: I love cement tile in both solid and patterns (both ancient reproductions or modern graphics), in subdued or bright colors. Cement has been used for centuries throughout the world. PORCELAIN: New to the lexicon of flooring materials is porcelain tile.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 18, 2018

Today’s post brings together two design strands that have much preoccupied Tile Addict of late: concrete-effect tiles and incised linear patterns picked out in contrasting grout colours. Matrice also takes ideas from modern Italian architecture to develop a series of finishes that can be applied to porcelain stoneware.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

APRIL 11, 2012

. • Apavisa (Booth 2519) is heading to Coverings with Archconcept, a new collection of patterns in stone, metal and cement finishings that are inspired by the latest manufacturing technology and trends in architecture. This revolutionary range of porcelain is well suited for indoor and outdoor applications.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 28, 2020

For Mohawk, this year will bring in a variety designs in the resilient category, from updated vintage looks to more realistic visuals that remind buyers of the outdoors, according to Randi Yemin, resilient designer. Available colors include White, Linen, Kale, Ebony, Cement and Brick. HDPC waterproof vinyl tile. Leggett & Platt.

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