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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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Enjoy Your Outdoor Space All Year Long with this Backyard Remodel ‘How-To’

Cement Style

As we head into the colder weather months, interest is increasing in extending outdoor living because it is a safer option. If you’re thinking of installing cement tile into your outdoor living space, Chelsea perfectly captures the process and experience here. . Please contact us at info@villalagoontile.com.

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Enjoy Your Outdoor Space All Year Long with this Backyard Remodel ‘How-To’

Cement Style

As we head into the colder weather months, interest is increasing in extending outdoor living because it is a safer option. If you’re thinking of installing cement tile into your outdoor living space, Chelsea perfectly captures the process and experience here. . Please contact us at info@villalagoontile.com.

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Enjoy Your Outdoor Space All Year Long with this Backyard Remodel ‘How-To’

Cement Style

As we head into the colder weather months, interest is increasing in extending outdoor living because it is a safer option. If you’re thinking of installing cement tile into your outdoor living space, Chelsea perfectly captures the process and experience here. . Please contact us at info@villalagoontile.com.

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Installation: Grouts, mortars ‘seal’ the deal

Floor Covering News

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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Using Cement Tiles Outdoors: The Importance of Using a Top-Coat Sealant with UV Filters

Cement Style

To a lesser extent, the uses of these versatile, colorful tiles outdoors are slowly being discovered. Cement tiles are prominently used outdoors in a few hotels such as the SLS Miami and SLS Las Vegas as pool decking. Dry Treat Stain-Proof Impregnating Sealant. VLT Grout Release & Top-Coat Sealant.

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How to Properly Clean Concrete Tiles

Granada Tile

Cement or concrete tiles are a great addition to any indoor or outdoor design scheme. Learn how to clean and maintain concrete tiles step by step to ensure that they give you and your visitors joy for many years in your foyer, kitchen, bathroom, or even outdoor area. Minimum Grouting Distance. That means leaving space for grout.

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