CUSTOM Insights Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Today there's a uniquely formulated, high performance cement grout with a full spectrum of color-consistent, stain-resistant benefits. A grout that’s ideal for virtually any tiling project. Prism Ultimate Performance Cement Grout - your “Go-To Grout” for reliability, versatility and proven results.

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Tile Talk

MAY 19, 2015

One of the most unique new tile designs I spotted at the show is a relief cement wall tile line from Aguayo Tiles called Elevations. Without further ado, Avente Tile is proud to announce the premier of this exciting design line of relief cement tiles. Elevations is a new cement tile in relief for walls.

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Granada Tile

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Rely on Granada Tile’s cement mini tiles to bring the mushroom trend into your home. Accordingly, Granada Tile’s cement tiles can bring it into your home. Try it small, using our cement mini tiles. Shell, taupe, latte and grey are the four standard colors we offer that pick up on this neutral yet earthy color.

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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 Talk

JANUARY 21, 2014

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. The color choices really stand out. Everything works together using the same color palette as the 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. cement tile floors , relief tile.

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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

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.

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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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Tile Talk

AUGUST 4, 2015

Colorful, dimensional Hispaniola cement tiles liven up a powder room. The Hispaniola Collection from Avente Tile is an exclusive, made-to-order series of beautiful handmade cement tiles inspired by the climate, textures and surroundings of the Dominican Republic.

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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. The colors used in this custom cement tile pattern include: Heritage Lemon Chiffon.

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Granada Tile

JANUARY 25, 2018

New shapes (check the full collection of our Hexagon cement tiles in Lookbook 7 , the miraculous shapes of our Minis Collection of concrete tiles, the varied shapes of our Rustico encaustic tiles and our Andalucia Collection , like these tapered cement tiles.). Modern grid (4×4 square tiles in solid colors?

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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

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Create a pattern using plain or solid-color tiles using different standard formats. It''s easy to create bold and unique patterns by mixing and matching less expensive plain or solid color tiles that would be less exciting on their own. The Geo 3 cement tile pattern creates a mosaic tile effect at a fraction of the cost.

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Making Tile Modern

MAY 30, 2012

Seriously…All grouts are not created equal. More often than not, grout becomes an overlooked element within the tile installation process (why is that btw?). Grout is what seals everything together – literally. It’s kinda like the perfect marriage of tile and grout.

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Making Tile Modern

JANUARY 28, 2016

Seriously…All grouts are not created equal. More often than not, grout becomes an overlooked element within the tile installation process (why is that btw?). Grout is what seals everything together – literally. It’s kinda like the perfect marriage of tile and grout.

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Granada Tile

OCTOBER 24, 2017

There may be standard sizes for certain applications and tile sizes that are commonly used in different places. The longer dimensional lines of large rectangular or square tiles can lengthen a room and the fewer grout lines also make a space feel more open and clean. Tile Size and Grout Lines. Cement Tiles.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

This will give you a great overview of the process though from sealing the cement board to wiping the tile clean. Here you can see the cement board and the coating is a waterproof membrane that is rolled on. Then the additional layers of tile are added, let to sit overnight and the grout is applied. cement tile.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Here’s a look at the patterns, colors, sizes and textures, which will continue to shape the industry: Florals & Leaves: With its pop of personality, florals and leaves are a perfect alternative to wallpaper – especially in commercial spaces seeking durability.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 28, 2012

Now this slate comes in an assortment of sizes so laying out the floor isnt as easy as you would get in a standard tile floor. The next step of course is the grout or is it? Slate is a natural stone and you have to seal it before you grout. Labels: Ditra , Grout , Schluter , Slate tile , thin-set. cement tile.

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Cement Style

MAY 14, 2019

As part of its mission to create signature custom looks and unique design elements for hospitality and residential projects, Villa Lagoon Tile launches its new Cuban Collection, a set of authentic Cuban cement tile patterns and color combinations. These dynamic tiles are made to last: no printed-on color here. 678.429.2369.

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Garden State Tile Blog

APRIL 4, 2019

From porcelain to cement to natural stone, new designs and innovations have lead to some of the most breathtaking new collections for both residential and commercial projects. A fun twist on the industry standard, parquet flooring takes wood-look porcelain to the next level. Patterned Cement Tile. Check out Noga Cement Tile.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 6, 2021

Spectralock 1: Spectralock 1 is a pre-mixed, stain-proof grout that has the performance of an epoxy. The grout also aims to provide versatility and color consistency. Spectralock 1 exceeds all the standards under the ANSI A118.3, according to Laticrete. Training schedule. Thursday, July 8th.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 15, 2014

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. You can create a pinwheel pattern using only plain, solid color field tile. In the example above, tiles in similar colors are set-off by contrasting matte and gloss glazes.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 10, 2015

White Thinset is the standard recommendation for Bianco Carrara, Calacata, Onyx, Thassos, most Limestone, and other light or translucent stones. The use of a Gray colored Thinset can result in discoloration of the stone or the appearance of oily stains on the face of the stone. Why is White Thinset insufficient in this application?

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

The collection features a rich assortment of stones of various sizes and colors – all perfectly designed to blend together into a timeless look. Finally, in celebration of the 10th year of its SpectraLock Grout product, Laticrete conducted an in-booth promotion where the works of extremely talented mosaic artists were displayed.

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H.Winter Showroom Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

By far, the biggest complaint that consumers have about tile is grout. Fuller Construction Products, better known as TEC, offers Grout Boost Advanced Pro to solve those issues. Grout Boost Advanced Pro is a "stain resistant grout additive that mixes with a cement-based grout in place of water when grout is installed.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 30, 2013

This is likely to include adhesive, grout, a grout scraper, gloves, and safety glasses. The colors and designs that youll find are almost endless. cement tile. cement tile plans. design standards. Across the Color Spectrum: Painting by Lauralee Klindt. Use Handmade Tiles. backsplash designs.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

LATICRETE commissioned the 12 pieces from industry mosaic artists to display their work at the company’s Surfaces 2013 exhibit earlier this year, in support of communicating the 10 year anniversary of SPECTRALOCK® Grout. This mosaic art gallery was comprised of unique, museum-quality creations using SPECTRALOCK PRO Premium Grout with DAZZLE™.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 23, 2013

We think the unexpected pops of color and patterns add interest and energy to these spaces! Its a great example of how different sizes of decorative tile are used to bring both pattern and color to a design. The Ryans used a unique way to lay out the tiles that really focused on scale and size rather than color and pattern.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

“I realized the layering of pattern, texture and color I wanted could best be achieved in the ceramic arts.” cement tile. cement tile plans. design standards. Across the Color Spectrum: Painting by Lauralee Klindt. Cement tiles/ Zementfliesen/ mosaicos hidráulicos. backsplash designs. field tile.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 28, 2020

When it comes to style and design, suppliers agree color palettes and printed visuals will mean more than ever as consumers look to the home as a safe haven and even truer expression of self. This Stainmaster PetProtect carpet is designed to be elegant from any angle and inviting in each of the 12 available colors. Anderson/Tuftex.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 16, 2015

There are three main options when it comes to standard in-ground pools and each has its advantages and disadvantages. Concrete: Concrete gives you lots of flexibility to choose exactly the shape and size pool that you want, but there is regular maintenance involved and the cement will probably need to be replaced every 20 years.

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Building Moxie

MARCH 31, 2017

Skim the Repair with a Pool Patch Compound – Hydraulic Cement. To put 10 mils into context, the internet says a standard coat of interior paint is generally between four and five millimeters thick. Applied from a standard caulk gun, I generally achieved what I was looking for. Add a Pool Repair Epoxy. Set a Pond Pump.

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