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

Architectural Ceramics

Should you choose stone, ceramic, glass or something else? Natural stone is harvested from quarries and then cut to various sizes. Some examples of stone tile include marble, quartz, limestone, slate, and granite. Natural variation for a unique look Requires regular maintenance including sealing every 6-12 months.

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Grouts, sealants help ease the task at hand

Floor Covering News

He recommended a rapid-setting, high-performance cement grout as well as a rapid-set, high-performance mortar. The Portland cement-based, polymer-modified grout is both freeze/thaw resistant and water repellent, and is open to traffic in just 90 minutes. This will prevent that from defacing your installation. Custom Building Products.

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Aqua Mix Non-Cement Grout Haze Remover from Custom Building Products

CUSTOM Insights Blog

In addition to updating our Aqua Mix Grout Release, we have also introduced Aqua Mix Cement Grout Haze Remover and Aqua Mix Non-Cement Grout Haze Remover to help installers avoid or address costly and time-consuming call backs associated with grout residue on tile and stone.

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Why Choose Porcelain Paving?

The London Tile Co.

The surface can resemble almost any other paving material – our most popular products have wood, cement and stone effect finishes, but there are many other styles available and we are always on the look out for new and exciting designs. Why choose porcelain paving over natural stone or concrete?

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Why is my White Marble Turning Yellow?

Architectural Ceramics

White Thinset is the standard recommendation for Bianco Carrara, Calacata, Onyx, Thassos, most Limestone, and other light or translucent stones. 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.

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New Cuban Tile Collection Highlights Rich, Architectural Style of Historic Havana

Cement Style

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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