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Porcelain Paving Pros and Cons

The London Tile Co.

We stock a wide range of external tiles, which are often referred to as porcelain paving slabs, so we thought we would run through the pros and cons of this new-ish paving material. Pros of Porcelain Paving. Porcelain paving does not need sealing and can be cleaned with a brush & mop or a pressure washer. Engineered.

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Porcelain Tile vs. Ceramic Tile

Tile Talk

Since launching our new line of Porcelain Pool Tile earlier this month, we''ve been getting a lot of questions about what makes porcelain tile better than ceramic tile. More commonly, the question is simply, "What is the difference between porcelain and ceramic tile?" Porcelain tile is a type of ceramic tile and nothing more.

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Avente Tile Talk: New Arabesque Pattern Designs in Cement Tile

Tile Talk

New Arabesque Pattern Designs in Cement Tile. As we explore pattern and tile design this month on Tile Talk, I’d like to start by introducing some of our newest Arabesque cement tile patterns. It refers to an implied sense of texture or depth created through the use of artistic elements of line, shading and color.

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

Architectural Ceramics

Porcelain tile is similar to ceramic tile, but is more durable and stain-resistant. Cement tiles are one of the most popular options for decorative areas. Tiles are hand-crafted by pouring colored cement into a mold. Ceramic tile is made from red or white clay and is usually coated with a decorative glaze.

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Avente Tile Talk: Cement Tile is Our Life

Tile Talk

Cement Tile is Our Life. For more than a decade, our company has been dedicated to providing cement tile products that are at the forefront of their class. As Autumn rolls in, were taking time to reflect on how proud and honored we are to offer handmade cement tiles created by true artisans. Cluny Cement Tile Entryway.

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Avente Tile Talk: Creating Cement Tile Molds and Pigments for.

Tile Talk

Creating Cement Tile Molds and Pigments for Handmade Tiles: Part 2 of Our Look at ARTO Brick. ARTOs Normandy Cream cement tile board is getting ready for shipment. You only need to refer to ancient European ruins to see how the properties of cement tile remain time-tested elements of any structure. cement tile.

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Avente Tile Talk: Understanding Cement Tile Bullnose Trim or Molding

Tile Talk

Understanding Cement Tile Bullnose Trim or Molding. For instance, the terms " surface bullnose " and " single bullnose " refer to the same transition on a finished edge. This blog post is devoted to cement tile bullnose trim. Cement Tile Base Trim Showing Single and Corner Bullnose. Tuesday, February 4, 2014.

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