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

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An important factor to consider when using cement tiles is the use of the appropriate sealant for indoor or outdoor installations. Dry Treat Stain-Proof Impregnating Sealant. VLT Grout Release & Top-Coat Sealant. A Control section on the tile with no sealant was allotted. Discussion.

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Can Cement Tile Give You Wings?

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This may be in large part due to the advances in sealant technology, which can preserve the vibrant patterns from the elements. Modern sealants help preserve the the appearance over time, and provide better anti-slip characteristics than original wax techniques. They also posted a behind-the-scenes article.

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A Tropical Touch

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The new Basket Weave tile is sealed with our low-gloss water-based sealant. The first coat was as a grout release and an additional thin coat was added after grouting. Share this article. Google Plus. Add to favorites. The post A Tropical Touch appeared first on Cement Style.

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Contemporary Bathroom with “Cuban Tile”

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With the new modern sealants it is possible for the “skiddish” to use cement tiles in the wet areas without a worry. Note how the grout color of the deep aqua tiles was color matched to the tile. Share this article. We think this enhances the rich look. Google Plus. Twitter.