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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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My Book: The Perfect Bath

The Perfect Bath

During that time I have sold countless bathrooms, answered what seems like millions of questions, solved many problems, designed any number of iconic products and created a bath style that has endured over the years. Finally, I am thrilled to announce the publication of my book, The Perfect Bath. The bath is from my own home.

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My Book: The Perfect Bath

The Perfect Bath

During that time I have sold countless bathrooms, answered what seems like millions of questions, solved many problems, designed any number of iconic products and created a bath style that has endured over the years. Finally, I am thrilled to announce the publication of my book, The Perfect Bath. The bath is from my own home.

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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

They should all be designed with hygiene in mind, and as such it should be easy to clean them and keep them free of bacteria. For instance, kitchen tiles such as large ceramic tiles that feature deep grout can sometimes be a problem. This can easily be corrected by using the proper techniques for the grout. kitchen design.

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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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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. backsplash designs.