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How to Tile a Backsplash

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Cement tiles are a popular choice for kitchen backsplashes for their many unique styles and ability to protect the walls from splashes and spills. Liven up your space with colorful patterns and mosaic designs, and add durability and efficiency to your kitchen with cement backsplash tiles. Grout (light colored).

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

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Cement Tile Backsplash Design, Cost & Installation Tips. One of the biggest trends in cement tile is to use them for a backsplash – primarily a kitchen backsplash – like the one shown here and featured on Houzz by our friends, Philadelphia-based general contracting firm Buckminster Green.

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Avente Tile Talk: Polished Cement Tile Benefits a Kitchen Backsplash

Tile Talk

Polished Cement Tile Benefits a Kitchen Backsplash. She shared an installation photo from a recent project that showcases Aventes popular Cuban Cement Tile! A recent kitchen remodel in Quebec used Cuban Cement tiles. Last week I discussed some important points about grout and cement tile for backsplash design.

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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. Today, I discuss grout haze – a problem that often occurs with both ceramic and cement tile installations. What is Grout Haze?

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How Encaustic Tile Backsplashes Can Transform Your Kitchen

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Kitchen tile backsplashes have been practical and stylish elements of kitchen for decades. Encaustic cement tile has gained quite a following over the past few years, however, it’s hardly a new product. Encaustic cement tile is also incredibly versatile in designs and styles, making it a perfect option for a kitchen backsplash.

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Things You Need to Know Before Installing Encaustic Cement Tiles

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Besides being stunningly beautiful, encaustic cement tiles offer a myriad of benefits which make them a step above the mass-produced ceramic tiles. Before you install, there are a few things you should knowabout encaustic cement tile. How Encaustic Tiles Are Made. While ceramic may come at a lower price, it’s for a reason.

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Tips For Choosing The Best Grout Color For Your New Granada Tile Cement Tiles

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Now that you’ve received your Granada Tile cement tile, it’s time to install it. Before you do, there’s one other thing to think about: what color grout should you choose? This article on InsideOut walks you through the pros and cons of picking. Complementary, contrasting or colorful, which should you choose?

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