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Hand Painted Tiles Vs Hand Poured Cement Tiles

Granada Tile

If you’ve started shopping for cement tiles for an upcoming home or commercial upgrade, you may have come across the question, “what is the difference between hand painted and hand poured tiles?”. Cement Tiles: Hand Painted or Hand Poured? Cement tile designs cannot wear off since the color is 1/8 of an inch deep.

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Why Rustic and Elegant Cement Tiles are a Great Option for Your Space.

Granada Tile

Cement tiles are a great option for any space. Cement tiles add elegance and dimension to the room Cement tiles add texture and dimension to the floor, wall or stairs the decorate. Cement tiles, also known as encaustic tiles, are made by pouring a mixture of sand, cement, color pigment, and marble powder into metal molds.

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July Featured Tiles: Priory Patterned & Calacatta Marble Effect

The London Tile Co.

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. Last month we had two very similar ranges on offer but the same definitely could not be said for Calacatta and Priory – read on to find out why.

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The Best Choice for Bathroom Wall Tiles: Encaustic Cement Tile

Granada Tile

One tile type deserves special notice, encaustic cement tile. Ceramic tiles are made from at least one form of clay, and encaustic tiles are made up of a specific mixture of cement, sand, marble, and color pigments. Encaustic tiles are not hand painted, but are poured to have the pigment placed within each tile.

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Why Replacing Ceramic Tiles With Concrete Tiles Has Changed the Game

Granada Tile

Interior and exterior designs with tile accents are trendy, but the installation and upkeep of non-cement tile options can be a huge turn-off. Cement tiles carry a long list of benefits over other alternatives. High-quality cement tiles avoid these tedious and inconvenient issues. Cement vs. Ceramic Tiles: What You Should Know.

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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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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. Visit the Granada Tile Minis collection to view our zellige-inspired cement tile. Moroccan Tile. Spanish Tile. Cuban Tile.

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