Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Wait…Cement Can Be Tile? Cement tiles are an ingenious combination of cement, marble powder, water, sand, pigments, time and patience. Manufactured in the mid-nineteenth century to cover floors with novel designs, bold colors, and to withstand footprints and the passage of time. What Are My Cement Tile Options?

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Granada Tile

AUGUST 29, 2017

Cement tiles are handmade artisan products renowned for their amazing array of design possibilities and unmatched durability when compared to other tiles. Like all concrete and natural stone, cement tiles are porous. Sealing Grout for Cement Tiles Vs. Ceramic Tiles. Step 1: Ensure a Clean, Dry Surface.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 27, 2018

Through high-definition printing, porcelain tiles can mimic other materials like cement or natural stone that are typical of an outdoor setting. Cement & Terracotta. Sorry wood-look porcelain, we’ve temporarily moved on, to cement and terracotta tile. Natural Stone & Specialty Ceramic.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 14, 2014

Pre-sealing cement tiles is not a required step in all manufacturers'' installation procedures; however, it is something I recommend. Before deciding whether or not to pre-seal your cement tiles, let''s make sure you understand the purpose of pre-sealing along with its benefits and risks. Why Pre-Seal Cement Tile?

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Cement Style

AUGUST 13, 2019

Sometimes, that inspiration results in the merging of influences to create one-of-a-kind patterns in handcrafted cement tile. Because the Amalena series takes inspiration from Turkish textiles, it is also an ideal choice for creating the classic rug-like effect with a border tile surrounding a field tile on the floor. The Amalena.

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Granada Tile

DECEMBER 27, 2021

This gives you the ability to create accent pieces or vast flooring. Check out our Square4x4 tile for a stone or marble look, or try our offset Rectangle2x8 for variant colors that complement each other in a brick-like pattern. These make for fantastic floors ranging from 8″ to 16″ wide. Hexagons and Octagons.

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Cement Style

AUGUST 13, 2019

Sometimes, that inspiration results in the merging of influences to create one-of-a-kind patterns in handcrafted cement tile. Because the Amalena series takes inspiration from Turkish textiles, it is also an ideal choice for creating the classic rug-like effect with a border tile surrounding a field tile on the floor. The Amalena.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

While we can’t help you clean out your closet by purging, thanking, or folding your clothes, Architectural Ceramics can help you clean your tile floor or backsplash. Check out the following tips below, organized into categories, to care for and maintain your porcelain, ceramic, glass or natural stone tile. Natural Stone.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 28, 2012

Installing a slate tile floor. 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. Slate is a natural stone and you have to seal it before you grout. Yet when it is finished, it provides a unique and durable floor. cement tile.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 12, 2023

Suitable for floor and wall, when applied to both, Parkview transforms any space into a haven of indulgence and refinement. The matte finish is unique in that it has more of a honed effect resembling natural stone. Four neutral colors are available in various sizes in a distinctive natural cement appearance.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

This natural stone product, made of volcanic rock, is available in large format field tiles like 16″x16″ or 12″x24″ and mosaics like a 1″ or 3″ hexagon. The white tile looks clean and bright against the matte black floor and shower door frame. In this bathroom setting, contrast is key.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 6, 2022

Along with rising temperatures comes high moisture levels in the air, which could pose challenges for flooring installers on the jobsite—whether it’s indoors or outside. He recommended a rapid-setting, high-performance cement grout as well as a rapid-set, high-performance mortar. Custom Building Products.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 17, 2018

Since we’re on the heels of our March Madness: ACI’s Final Four Tile Matchups blog, let’s round out a list in the same main tile types: porcelain, ceramic, glass and natural stone. Natural Stone: A variation on the penny round theme, the Effervescence Collection plays with multiple sizes of circles.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 30, 2018

I’m planning on installing it in my house next year, with floor heat underneath, of course!” Right now, cement tile is in and glass tile is out. Natural Stone. AC’s Altimetry in Calcatta Tia natural stone; image via architecturalceramics.com. Is glass hard to work with?

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Tile Excellence

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Natural Slate & Glass Tile Bathroom Installation Natural stone slate tile is a very beautiful multi-color material that is not really a contemporary look but an all natural look. Natural Slate Tile for Flooring can be installed over wood or cement if the floor is dry and stable.

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Tile Excellence

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Natural Slate & Glass Tile Bathroom Installation Natural stone slate tile is a very beautiful multi-color material that is not really a contemporary look but an all natural look. Natural Slate Tile for Flooring can be installed over wood or cement if the floor is dry and stable.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Whether it’s used as a bathroom floor or kitchen backsplash, the cement tile trend isn’t going away any time soon. blended a graphic cement tile with the ever-popular farmhouse style for a rustic and modern look. To explore more custom cement tile options, view our catalog here.

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The London Tile Co.

APRIL 1, 2019

Sometimes all you need to freshen up your space is a small change, and replacing that splashback or those old floor tiles could make all the difference. Take a look at this month’s Featured Tiles for inspiration, or browse our wide selection of wall and floor tiles online today. The Statement range is all about texture.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 2, 2019

This hand-chopped and tumbled mosaic pairs two natural stones in black and beige tones, similar to those found in Lisbon. A natural red clay terra cotta tile, a machine-made ceramic, or a hand-made cement tile with a custom colorway — There is more than one way to incorporate red tile into a residential or commercial design.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 15, 2022

Ardex TerraMaxx TSL Pedestal Systems: Raised flooring support pedestal systems offering easy height and slope adjustments, no tools necessary. Ardex TerraMaxx Cement Pedestal Drainage Systems: Cement mortar pedestal system for 3/4” (2cm) porcelain tile and natural stone pavers.

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Granada Tile

OCTOBER 11, 2018

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. When compared to ceramic, glass or stone tile, cement tile are the best tiles for showers. Look for Tile Qualities and Conditions. Waterproof.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Contempo concrete: To complement the raw beauty of contemporary architecture, designers are giving us fresh interpretations of modern cement in porcelain format. As manufacturers work toward producing tiles that look and feel like natural stone, marble prints are now paired with low relief veining for an incredibly realistic appearance.

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Tile Talk

MAY 7, 2013

Coverings 2013 Floors Attendees with New Tile, Stone Designs. Coverings 2013 lived up to, and exceeded, all expectations as THE Ultimate Tile + Stone Experience. Here’s just a sampling of what was available on the show floor. Porcelain tile that mimics polished stone from Fiandre Architectural Surfaces.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 31, 2022

Enrich interiors with wood flooring, sea glass accents, copper hardware and muted green textiles reminiscent of a seaside retreat. Echoing the soft, matte look and feel of cement tile, these new mosaic stone-inspired encaustics set in porcelain reflect a variety of cultures and architectural influences. Encaustic Echoes.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 18, 2019

This matte porcelain tile, made to look like honed marble, has an elegant look without the maintenance that natural stone requires. This bathroom renovation, shown right, illustrates the Focal Point palette well because of its use of warm ceramic tile on the accent wall, and cool marble tile on the sides of the tub and the floors.

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Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

MARCH 7, 2016

A concentrated daily cleaner formulated specifically for cleaning natural stone, tile, and concrete surfaces. Stone & Quartz Cleaner + Protector. A 2-in-1 daily cleaner and protector formulated specifically for cleaning and protecting natural stone and quartz surfaces. High-Gloss Stone Sealer.

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The London Tile Co.

JULY 4, 2018

These tiles are designed to look like (you guessed it) Calacatta marble – a white coloured natural stone with beautiful grey veining patterned throughout the material. The square 592x592mm porcelain floor tiles are available in a polished or soft-touch silk finish. 592x592mm porcelain floor tiles in gloss or silk finish.

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Cement Style

OCTOBER 19, 2018

The Tangier Blues cement tile pattern makes spaces feel more like rooms in a Moroccan palace. The Seashell white combined with three shades of blue is perfect for creating a geometric symphony on master bath walls, foyers and floors. These dynamic tiles are made to last: no printed-on color here.

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The London Tile Co.

AUGUST 1, 2017

Despite being made from hard-wearing porcelain, the tiles look like natural stone – perfect for rustic kitchens or living spaces. This combination of sizes allows you to create a flagstone pattern that adds subtle interest to floors. Choose from four natural shades; White, Sand, Grey and Beige.

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The London Tile Co.

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

The 600x600mm porcelain floor tiles have a cement effect finish that is available in White, Grey, Beige & Mocha – each with a matching 700x250mm ceramic wall tile. These tiles are perfect for kitchens and bathrooms, and can be used on walls and floors together in wet rooms.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 10, 2015

It would be prudent to recommend the use of White Thinset for all natural stone installations, but that may not prevent yellowing from occurring completely. Yellowing may still happen in a shower area where mud work or wet bed has been done using Gray Portland cement. Why is White Thinset insufficient in this application?

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Granada Tile

APRIL 28, 2017

Concrete tiles , also known as cement tiles, are popular products for both residential and commercial spaces. Cement tiles are incredibly durable and hardy, thanks to their manufacturing process. Concrete tiles don’t show the signs of water damage like hard wood floors. Cement tiles are not recommended for countertops.

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Garden State Tile Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Garden State Tile’s new Forma collection features a unique array of full-body porcelain stoneware tile, white-body, glazed ceramic wall tile, and glazed stoneware wall tiles that are inspired by cement and resin. Additionally, wood-look floors require much less maintenance to clean and preserve than natural hard wood floors do.

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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. The cement tile collection is also available in any of Villa Lagoon Tile’s 85 standard colors.

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The London Tile Co.

MARCH 8, 2019

Thanks to advances in porcelain inkjet printing technology you can now get porcelain paving that looks a lot like the material that inspired it – great news if you want a stone, cement or wood look outdoors. Porcelain provides a much more contemporary and clean look to traditional concrete or stone slabs. Frost proof.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Be it a fresh coat of paint, updated flooring, dramatic lighting, and so on, the need for a soothing environment trumps even the most prudent of budgets. Lets first look at handcrafted cement tiles, which provide both long life and distinctive beauty. The firebox was built off the floor so the fire could be visible from the bed.

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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. Check out Roma Floor and Wall Tile by Garden State Tile. Patterned Cement Tile. Check out Noga Cement Tile. RESIDENTIAL TILE TRENDS.

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