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Why Replacing Ceramic Tiles With Concrete Tiles Has Changed the Game

Granada Tile

Cement tiles have pigment mixed into the slurry along with sand and marble powder. When installed, they need to be cleaned using fine 600-grit sandpaper, then sealed with a penetrating sealant and buffed with a smooth, clean pad. Because of the sealant, the cleaning process only requires a little wash.

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Things You Need to Know Before Installing Encaustic Cement Tiles

Granada Tile

To contrast, encaustic cement tiles are made of a variety of ingredients (including natural sands, pure color pigment, and marble powder) and are formed using pressure. To have a long-lasting tile which will hold color and sheen, they must be pre-sealed and sealed once grouted. A glowing bathroom featuring our Fez tiles.

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Don’t Remodel Your Bathroom Before Considering Cement Tiles

Granada Tile

Cement tiles have been showing up in magazines, home renovation TV shows, and décor blogs more and more, and for good reasons. Cement tiles are made with color pigments, aggregates of marble powder, and, of course, cement. The post Don’t Remodel Your Bathroom Before Considering Cement Tiles appeared first on Granada Tile Blog.

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Feeling Groovy with Dimensional Tile

Architectural Ceramics

Visit our blog: Expect the Unexpected from Tile Variation. This minimizes grout lines and results in a cleaner look that emphasizes the tile’s dimensional pattern. Ask an AC sales associate, and we’ll take care of making sure you have the right sealant for your tile type. Image credit: AC’s Houzz Project Page.

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Avoid Spooky Tile Situations with Advice from AC’s Customer Service Team

Architectural Ceramics

Check out our blog, 6 Steps to Prep for an Appointment with AC. Find out more with our blog, Expect the Unexpected from Tile Variation. Check out our blog, Getting in Shape: The Skinny on Tile Shapes & Patterns. Applying a sealant to an installed tile and grout. Samples, Samples, Samples.

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