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5 Cement Wall Patterns You’ll FALL In Love With

Granada Tile

Why Use Olvera Collection Cement Tiles? Our cement tile is also eco-friendly, so you’ll be doing your part in fostering a more sustainable world. They look as beautiful on a backsplash as they would in your outdoor patio. You can order these cement tiles tailor-made on special request. Updating your kitchen?

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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. wide variety of indoor and outdoor projects. Custom Building Products.

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Saltillo Tile's Centuries-Old Allure

Tile Talk

Saltillo tiles are shaped either by pressing quarried clay with a wooden frame, or by carving out the desired shape. Lastly, Saltillo is not recommended for outdoor installation in freeze-thaw climates, although it is a popular choice in warmer climates, such as the American Southwest and Mediterranean countries.

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Where can I use faux stone

Realstone

Made primarily of Portland cement and iron oxide pigments for coloration, it replicates the aesthetic of natural stone without the associated weight and cost. Environmental Considerations Faux stone provides a more sustainable solution by minimizing quarrying, thus reducing environmental damage.

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Porcelain Tile vs. Ceramic Tile

Tile Talk

Porcelain and ceramic tiles are very similar, especially when compared to cement tiles, quarry tile, glass tiles or stone. They are great for spas, fountains or any outdoor application. Porcelain or vitreous tile work well for an outdoor counter subjected to freeze/thaw cycles. elevations that aren''t used in the winter.

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Kitchen and Residential Design: A Coverings preview

Kitchen and Residential Design

. • Apavisa (Booth 2519) is heading to Coverings with Archconcept, a new collection of patterns in stone, metal and cement finishings that are inspired by the latest manufacturing technology and trends in architecture. This revolutionary range of porcelain is well suited for indoor and outdoor applications.

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Delightful Sonoma Wine Country Cabana with San Francisco Bay Views

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

An expansive outdoor terrace is fully equipped with bath, changing room and an outdoor shower. Double-sided pise walls are complete with earth-cement finish, locally quarried. A built-in outdoor barbeque and large trellis create an open dining area on the terrace.