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Avente Tile Talk: Cement Tile Designs That Impress!

Tile Talk

Cement Tile Designs That Impress! For this post, I’d like to focus on cement tile specifically. Alcala cement tile in a custom colorway. The stunning Alcala cement tile pattern (pictured above) is a wonderful example of how a custom colorway created an eye-catching floor using warm colors and earth tones.

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Cement Tiles Inspired by World Travels

Granada Tile

Ceramic tiles first made an appearance in the ninth or tenth century BC, with cement tile arriving quite a bit later in the 1800s when hydraulic presses were invented and Portland cement was discovered. Zellige tiles are very traditional to this region and are made up of colorful mosaics. Moroccan Tile. Spanish Tile.

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Top 10 Uses for Cement Tiles in Restaurants

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

If you’re looking for something special for your restaurant’s walls and flooring that can stand up to high traffic while also being resistant to water, food and drink spills, and environmental damage, take a look at beautiful cement tile. Reminiscent of century-old Encaustic Tiles, cement tiles have been handcrafted by artisans for decades.

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Avente Tile Talk: Aguayo Cement Tile Factory Tour

Tile Talk

Aguayo Cement Tile Factory Tour. I just returned from a business trip in the Dominican Republic meeting with the owners of the Aguayo Cement Tile Factory. Aguayo Cement Tiles are well known for their quality, large color palette, and commitment to new design. Cuban Tiles from the Aguayo Cement Tile Factory.

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Grouts, sealants help ease the task at hand

Floor Covering News

He recommended a rapid-setting, high-performance cement grout as well as a rapid-set, high-performance mortar. Following is an overview of some of the latest grouts and sealants designed to address issues on the jobsite. What that does is lock in any of the potential salt that would form the efflorescence. Custom Building Products.

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Why is my White Marble Turning Yellow?

Architectural Ceramics

moldings and mosaics allow for many design options. But why are you cautioned with “Install with White Thinset only!” Yellowing may still happen in a shower area where mud work or wet bed has been done using Gray Portland cement. Check out this stunning Calacatta Gold bathroom on our Houzz page or another example below.

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Made In the USA: AC Tile Lines Made in America

Architectural Ceramics

The founder and creative visionary of this glass mosaic company, is Allison Eden herself. To say that Eden is bold and beautiful describes her mosaics and her reputation. ” Photo: Oval mosaic for Palm Beach client, image via Instagram @allisonedenstudios. Have we sparked your interest?

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