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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. I’ll explain what grout haze is, how to correctly identify the problem, and why it occurs. Cement tiles that needs to be grouted. What is Grout Haze?

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5 Ways to Work With Colorful Grout

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

One new way people are using color is with colorful grout. Once simply a way to seal the spacing between tiles, grout is taking on a fashion sense all its own. By dyeing the actual grout bright colors like teal, yellow and pink, a tile design can have a fun accent color that adds some artistic flair to a space. Image: Andrew M.

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October Featured Tiles: Concrete Effect Reflections & Malmo

The London Tile Co.

Personally we love any excuse to decorate and are currently taking inspiration from this crafty combination of fall and Halloween decor. If you are planning a little more of a makeover than a few painted pumpkins then read on to find out all about this month’s Featured Tiles and how you can use them to transform your home.

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Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

While children everywhere are going back to school, let’s go back to basics and learn about ceramic tile through a few of Architectural Ceramic’s collections: Basics, London, and City Hall. Architectural Ceramics has several handmade ceramic tile options, from vendors like Sonoma Tilemakers or Encore Ceramics. ″ x 9.5″

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Sensory Structures

Diary of a Tile Addict

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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Tiled Stair Riser Design Picks

Tile Talk

Nothing adds more curb appeal, sense of personal style, and a real design punch than using decorative tiles on stair risers. Decorative tiles used on stair risers showcase personal style and add curb appeal. A hand-painted tile border pattern is repeated on each stair riser. By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile.

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Avente Tile Talk: Cement Tile Backsplash Design, Cost & Installation.

Tile Talk

Here are the first three: Use a very narrow grout line when installing cement tiles. Place cement tiles as close together as possible to create a very thin grout line. Minimizing the grout line will make the design look seamless and your space look larger. We recommend a 1/16” grout joint. decorative tile.