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The History of Ceramic Encaustic Tiles

Granada Tile

Ceramic encaustic tiles were made with clay and glazes that have been put through a heating process to essentially burn the pigments and patterns into the tile. While ceramic encaustic tiles are very similar to cement tiles, the materials and processes by which they are made differ from one another.

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Why is my White Marble Turning Yellow?

Architectural Ceramics

Yellowing may still happen in a shower area where mud work or wet bed has been done using Gray Portland cement. The mud mix that is used in a shower pan is very dry and not all of the cement particles are thoroughly incorporated. The availability of so many wonderful marbles. that is not suitable for the specific application.

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Ceramics of Italy names 2020 fall-winter trends

Floor Covering News

Sassuolo, Italy—During this week’s Coverings Connected event, Ceramics of Italy unveiled six top design trends for the fall -winter season. From the industrial look of Béton brut to the charm of encaustic cement, these Italian tile collections can be used for all types of surface applications, both indoors and out.”.

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Tidying Up: How to Clean Up Different Tile Types

Architectural Ceramics

While we can’t help you clean out your closet by purging, thanking, or folding your clothes, Architectural Ceramics can help you clean your tile floor or backsplash. Check out the following tips below, organized into categories, to care for and maintain your porcelain, ceramic, glass or natural stone tile.

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Coverings previews 2024 tile trends

Floor Covering News

The Coverings 2024 tile trends deliver a totally fresh perspective on ceramic tile’s versatility and beauty, providing architects, designers and other tile professionals with a groundbreaking reimagination of tile’s unified functional and aesthetic possibilities,” Capra said.

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2018 Tile Trends from Tile of Spain

JG Kitchens

Here’s the trade group’s take on what’s hot for ceramic tile in 2018: Monochromatic. This seems to be a truism in most global marketplaces but certainly is the case in North America where design and architecture features so much of the native timber. Pavers Cement Their Position. Natucer Vintage Series.

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Coverings releases 2022 product previews

Floor Covering News

Coverings’ three primary pavilions, Ceramics of Italy, Tile Council of North America and Tile of Spain, will feature expansive, diverse and innovative product showcases. African Gold by Azuvi Ceramics is an elegant base that mixes leaden and smoky tones full of nuances. Coverings exhibit booth #N2314.