Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

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. Efflorescence.

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Granada Tile

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Cement tiles have been popular since the 1860s and this is for a good reason—they are one of the most practical and beautiful types of tiles available. Cement tiles offer a huge range of benefits that make them a good choice for any room in your home. These tiles will outlast many other types of tile, including ceramic ones.

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Granada Tile

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Cement tiles are one of the most popular materials on the market today. From floors to walls, cement tiles come with many benefits that outlast both ceramic tiles and hardwood floors. Cement tiles aren’t hard to maintain but they do require some basic cleaning and maintenance to keep their beauty and handmade charm.

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Granada Tile

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Tiles have always been a go-to material for the bathroom, but have you considered cement tile for your remodel? Cement tiles have been showing up in magazines, home renovation TV shows, and décor blogs more and more, and for good reasons. Why Choose Cement Tiles Over Ceramic Tiles? Cement Tiles Are Low Maintenance.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 14, 2014

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. Pick the right grout color.

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Tile of Spain USA

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Ceramic tile manufacturers from Spain are making waves in the digital arena by turning to technology to transform the tile selection process. “We The applications we are seeing offer users a uniquely creative opportunity to explore innovative formats, applications and finishes to meet specific design needs.”. 3DSuperb by Alcor.

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Granada Tile

DECEMBER 6, 2017

It’s not a new look — in fact since the invention of cement tile, their patterns have been used in private homes and public buildings to bring in the color found in woven rugs and avoid the inevitable wear and tear. And, as an added bonus, our cement tiles are long-lasting and easy care. A Rug You Can’t Ruin.

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Granada Tile

DECEMBER 27, 2021

It’s hard to beat this collection, and it’s sure to last longer and look better than ceramic tiles. Check out timeless shapes behind the Olvera Collection and start your design scheme today. Diamond and triangle designs can craft an ultramodern design for a flowing eyeline. Squares and Rectangles.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 13, 2018

Cava by Living Ceramics. Regular readers of Tile Addict will have noted my comments on the growing use of coloured grout as an integral part of new tile displays at Coverings and other recent international trade shows. Perhaps the apotheosis of this trend can be seen in Cava: a collection designed for Living Ceramics by LucidiPevere.

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Tile Excellence

DECEMBER 29, 2014

Tile Excellence responds to bad advise on "how to lay ceramic tile" found on ask.com. In response to the question, "How to Install Ceramic Tile Floor" "To i nstall ceramic tile , first grout the area. A pply more grout to the seams and let it dry for several hours. Wipe off all excess grout with."

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Cement Tile Design Trends & Tips. I love the color in this cement tile floor. Notice how the cement tile pattern blends similar colors to create a simpler pattern? If youre having trouble finding the right color, design or pattern, then these cement tile design trends may provide the answer you were looking for.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Sassuolo, Italy—During this week’s Coverings Connected event, Ceramics of Italy unveiled six top design trends for the fall -winter season. From the industrial look of Béton brut to the charm of encaustic cement, these Italian tile collections can be used for all types of surface applications, both indoors and out.”.

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Granada Tile

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

How do you get your cement tile floor to look its best? A while back, we shared Granada Tile ‘s brand new tile installation video with you, featuring Guy Vidal, of Design Vidal , taking us through the steps involved in installing cement tile in a bathroom. Do not use ceramic tile adhesive.);

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Great Floor Designs with Rustic Cement Tile Pavers. With these pavers, you get the benefit of cement in their durability and strength, a broader color palette, and sizes and shapes that can be adapted to any décor and environment. Our Rustic Cement Tile Pavers come in various square and rectangular formats.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Creative Accents with Cement Tile. Project Pick: Get Creative with Cement Tile Accents. Using cement tile to incorporate a decorative element into any room or indoor/outdoor space is an attention-getting idea and design element. Fragments are another way to get creative with cement tile. Geometric 10. Fall Mosaic.

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Granada Tile

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

The modern age of design gives us both, along with a myriad of options to choose from for a completely customizable experience. One of the best ways to revamp a bathroom and create a seamless design scape is to re-surface the shower. There are so many designs, shapes, sizes, and colors to choose from.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 21, 2014

Polished Cement Tile Benefits a Kitchen Backsplash. Last week, I received a wonderful email from Interior Designer Eugenia Triandos in Montreal, Canada. 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.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 14, 2012

Relief Cement Tile. I will never forget the first time I saw a relief cement tile. Relief cement tile are not commonly found here in the United States. These tiles and designs dont capture the stunning sculpture or clever subterfuge that youll find in todays cement tile relief designs. at 6:00 AM.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

At Architectural Ceramics, we’re excited for this sophisticated tile trend. Here, we’re naming just a few of our tile collections that include a matte black ceramic, porcelain or stone. Let’s start with an Architectural Ceramic porcelain tile that offers several options: the Aristocrat Collection. Aristocrat.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 15, 2019

You can use these tile layouts for stone, porcelain, ceramic, or cement tiles. Try them out on outdoor pavers for a gorgeous patio or poolside design. Remember to always consult your installer and manufacturer recommendations to ensure that grout joints and layouts are set appropriately for a beautiful installation.

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Granada Tile

APRIL 16, 2017

Cement tiles offer all these key features and more; they are even more resilient and hard-wearing than ceramic tiles and come in a wide variety of styles to help you design a beautiful bathroom space all without any major remodeling. Cement tiles will keep your shower dry and in tip top shape without mold and staining.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 9, 2012

Fragments - Our New Cement Tile Accent Strips. Meet our newest line of cement tile: Fragments ! Its pretty easy to see that these tiny, tesserae have cement tile pedigree. Fragments Cement Tile Accent Strip. Fragments are colorful mosaic accent strips made from patterned cement tile that have been cut.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 10, 2015

Nothing adds more curb appeal, sense of personal style, and a real design punch than using decorative tiles on stair risers. It''s common to find tile patterns, like our Malibu ceramic tiles , that are available in one or more different colorways. Quarter-design patterns can be used to add geometric interest to the design.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Cement Tile Create a Warm Welcome. Traditional Gran Cordoba Cement Tile Polished 8"x8". When a customer requests a special size for their handmade cement tiles, we are more than happy to assist in meeting their design needs and special requests. How can we help you with your design needs today? Heritage Granada.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 3, 2021

.— Planiprep 4 LVT, a new high-moisture-resistant skimcoat and embossing leveler from Mapei, can be used to level off and smooth over existing ceramic and stone surfaces. The premixed, acrylic-resin-based product is designed for use in interior residential and commercial applications. “It Planiprep 4 LVT dries fast and sands easily.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 15, 2022

Delicious looking pieces of ceramic chocolate make up MUT ‘s Onza collection designed by Alberto Sánchez. These gorgeous grout play tiles from Dutch designer Ishèle Levy create an incredible feature out of grout lines with curious curves and unusual shapes. 2) The Unite Collection by Ishèle Levy.

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Granada Tile

OCTOBER 11, 2018

The shower is a large enough space to make a design difference and small enough to not overwhelm the bathroom. Create a focal point in your bathroom that is also functional with cement tile. As the best tile for showers, cement tile offers a wide range of benefits for this space. Get Creative with These Design Ideas for Showers.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. This week, we decided to feature some unusual and underappreciated uses for tile, whether it be porcelain, ceramic, cement…you name it! Unexpected Cement. 10 Unexpected Ways to Use Cement Tiles , Sabrina Soto. Unexpected Tile Use – Furniture Design.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 15, 2017

Let’s take a look at one of Architectural Ceramic’s own in-stock products: Gears. Please note that while we try to keep quantities readily available, depending on demand, Architectural Ceramics may not have all colors and sizes in stock at all times. ” — Betty Sullivan, Architectural Ceramic’s CEO. .”

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 21, 2019

Here, we’re featuring just some of the dimensional tile collections available through Architectural Ceramics. Breeze through each one; from natural stone and cement, to ceramic and glass, we offer dimensional tile in a range of material types. A kitchen design featuring AC’s Ambra Collection. Cement tile.

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Granada Tile

AUGUST 31, 2017

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. Materials: Backsplash cement tiles.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 15, 2014

Tile Patterns: Playing with Pinwheel Designs. The pinwheel pattern is a popular and versatile tile layout that adds great visual interest by integrating solid color with decorative tiles into a timeless design. Heres a great example of a pinwheel tile pattern that pairs glazed ceramic dots with large ceramic tiles in a matte finish.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

New Tile Designs, Installation Products from Surfaces 2013. The company practices good stewardship (recycled content, reduced packaging, locally sourced materials), while producing eye-catching tile designs. Here are a few of my favorites: ARTO Bricks Mondrian tile design. ARTO Bricks Griffith tile design. Crossville Inc.’s

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 11, 2017

Let’s take a look at one of Architectural Ceramic’s own in-stock products: Gears. Please note that while we try to keep quantities readily available, depending on demand, Architectural Ceramics may not have all colors and sizes in stock at all times. ” — Betty Sullivan, Architectural Ceramic’s CEO. .”

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 29, 2022

Coverings’ three primary pavilions, Ceramics of Italy, Tile Council of North America and Tile of Spain, will feature expansive, diverse and innovative product showcases. Impressively bold, Adagio is a perfect choice for extraordinary design. Moon, introduced by Monopole, is a series with design that recalls the moonstone.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 26, 2018

If April showers bring May flowers, then Architectural Ceramic’s brings you a twist on the classic rhyme. Architectural Ceramics offers two brands, Laticrete and Schluter , that make shower systems part of their specialty. From the shower pan to the grout, and everything in between, we’ve got you covered.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 8, 2018

Every year, Architectural Ceramics travels to the Coverings Tile & Stone Show to discover new products, meet new industry allies, and strengthen our vendor & customer relationships. Architectural Ceramics carries our Sugar and Truffle Collections in recycled glass. // by Betty Sullivan //. The second, is freeze thaw testing.

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