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Cement Tiles: The Difference Between High Quality and Faux

Granada Tile

Cement tiles have a lot of advantages over ceramic or porcelain tiles. As cement tiles become ever more popular, the market is starting to see tiles that are “faux cement.” Choosing High-Quality Cement Tiles. It’s important to know that cement tiles are not all created equal.

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Installing External Porcelain Tiles With PorcelQuick Adpeds

The London Tile Co.

Traditionally the most popular materials for patios have been natural stone and concrete slabs for many years, but recently porcelain has seen a huge increase. Firstly we only ever recommend thick porcelain for external use – 18mm+ is best as they are strong enough to withstand foot traffic as well as heavy garden furniture.

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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. What Are My Cement Tile Options?

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Floor Cement Tiles: How to Express Your Creativity With Our Andalucia Collection

Granada Tile

If you’re looking for the best option for flooring in your home remodeling or new home design project, it’s hard to beat cement tiles. Learn how our Andalucia Collection of cement tiles will help your kitchen, bathroom, entryway, or other area stand out and be the talk of all your visitors. How Cement Tiles Are Formed.

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Walk in Confidence with Porcelain Flooring

Garden State Tile Blog

The answer to this common question is almost always “porcelain.” Porcelain tile can be used virtually anywhere – floors, walls, showers, outdoors – and the list continues. Porcelain has a long history, dating back to 15 th century where it was used among the aristocrats. Porcelain is also resistant to stains and scratches.

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Handmade Cement Tile: Defining Quality

Tile Talk

Handmade Alcala Cement Tile on a bathroom wall. In my last post, I introduced Avente Tile’s newly published Guide to Buying Handmade Cement Tile. This 14-page downloadable Guide features information, examples of cement tile installations, FAQs, and more. What is Handmade Cement Tile? Cement Tiles are: • Durable.

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Benefits of Cement Effect Tiles Over Polished Concrete

The London Tile Co.

Thankfully we stock a range of cement effect tiles that allow you to get that same look but with all the benefits of tiles. So what are the downsides of polished concrete or honed cement floors? Benefits of Cement Effect Tiles. Firstly we need to talk about price. Hard-wearing. Fade resistant and colourfast. Scratch resistant.

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