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Why Replacing Ceramic Tiles With Concrete Tiles Has Changed the Game

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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. The Sad Reality of Terracotta Tile and Saltillo Tile. Cement vs. Ceramic Tiles: What You Should Know.

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Cement Tiles Inspired by World Travels

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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. Firenze Tile.

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The Most Stylish Patios with Cement Tiles

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Creating a custom, stylish patio does not need to be a challenge with the creative use of stunning cement tiles. With the creative use of cement tiles, interior designers can introduce innovative and striking elements into walkways, patios, and all outdoor living spaces. Photo by Architectural Digest. Photo by Mirador Builders.

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Take It Outside: Outdoor AC Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

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. Cement & Terracotta.

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Introducing Timeless Shapes Behind the Olvera Collection

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Our Olvera Collection is perfect for those searching for beautiful terracotta or Saltillo clay tile. 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. Unlike cement, ceramic tiles are disrupted by heavy grouting.

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Back to Basics: Which material is right for my design?

Architectural Ceramics

Some examples of stone tile include marble, quartz, limestone, slate, and granite. Terracotta. Terracotta tile is made from red or brown clay that is fired. Unlike standard ceramic tiles, terracotta is often left in a more natural state though it can be sealed or glazed.

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How to Use Cement Tile to Add Color and Pattern to Your Kitchen

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Cement kitchen tiles are one of the ways you can update the overall look and feel of your kitchen, while adding serious value and infusing your personal style. Why Use Cement Tiles in the Kitchen? Cement tiles are not your average ceramic tile. The design of patterned cement tiles is embedded into the tile itself!

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