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How to Safely Remove Stains from Cement Tile

Granada Tile

Cement tiles have become popular for homeowners and interior designers because of their unique patterns, durability, and versatility. However, one of the most common questions we are asked is how to maintain cement tiles when dealing with stains. Stains can appear on cement tiles for various reasons.

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How to Seal Cement Tile Grout

Granada Tile

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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Grouts, sealants help ease the task at hand

Floor Covering News

“It’s important for exterior installations to be protected from the [prospect] of efflorescence,” said Ian O’Connor, product manager, grout, care and tools, Custom Building Products. 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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How to Clean and Maintain Cement Tiles

Granada Tile

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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Cementing The Latest Trend In Design: Cement Tile

Architectural Ceramics

Wait…Cement Can Be Tile? Cement tiles are an ingenious combination of cement, marble powder, water, sand, pigments, time and patience. Cement tiles are therefore considered to be a ‘green’ or ecological product because the elements and process required for manufacturing them are natural.

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Ombré Cement Tile

Cement Style

The new Ombré collection from Villa Lagoon Tile is a departure from traditional cement tile design. Similar to natural stone, each cement tile is unique with slight color variations, the sign of an artisan-made product. The post Ombré Cement Tile appeared first on Cement Style. lEARN mORE.

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Benefits of Pre-Sealing Cement Tile

Tile Talk

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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