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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. Efflorescence.

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HONEYCOMB HEAVEN: THE HEXAGON TILE TREND

Garden State Tile Blog

The six-sided shape has been surging throughout the interior design world, adding a fresh geometric take to floors, walls, backsplashes, and more. Read on as Garden State Tile lists the top hexagon tile styles seen today, and how to incorporate this timeless trend into your own design projects. Design by Chris Brace Builders.

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Starlike Sensations

Diary of a Tile Addict

I have had a great feedback on my recent posts concerning the application of colour, and particularly coloured grouts, at the recent Coverings exhibition. This product can be used to fix and grout most materials, including porcelain stoneware, klinker, glass and metallic mosaic, natural and reconstituted stone, pebbles and even wood.

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Can different types of kitchen tiles have different hygienic qualities?

Kitchen and Residential Design

Kitchen tiles come in a wide range of assorted colors and designs. They even vary a great deal in their sizes, ranging from exceptionally small mosaic tiles to larger ceramic tiles that measure one square foot each. For instance, kitchen tiles such as large ceramic tiles that feature deep grout can sometimes be a problem.

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

Tile Talk

Cement tile is different in many respects than its more ubiquitous cousin, ceramic tile. 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. We recommend a 1/16” grout joint. backsplash designs.

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Avente Tile Talk: Polished Cement Tile Benefits a Kitchen Backsplash

Tile Talk

Last week, I received a wonderful email from Interior Designer Eugenia Triandos in Montreal, Canada. Design by Eugenia Triandos of Triandos Creations. Last week I discussed some important points about grout and cement tile for backsplash design. In general, a grout release is not required for polished tiles.

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Dawning Diversification

Diary of a Tile Addict

Gauged ceramic panels, sintered stone surfaces – call them what you will – these new continuous-pressed porcelain behemoths are a great opportunity … and a serious challenge. Note the coloured grout lines. 12 range of 1,600 by 3,200mm ceramic panels, 12mm thick, that will be promoted as ideal kitchen worktops.