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What Are Encaustic Cement Tiles?

Granada Tile

Homeowners of all tastes are turning towards tiles, specifically cement tiles, for their unique patterns, vivid colors, and practical qualities. Some sources describe encaustic cement tiles, and others say cement tiles aren’t actually encaustic. The Difference Between Cement and Ceramic Tiles. So which is it?

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What Are Encaustic Cement Tiles?

Granada Tile

Homeowners of all tastes are turning towards tiles, specifically cement tiles, for their unique patterns, vivid colors, and practical qualities. Some sources describe encaustic cement tiles, and others say cement tiles aren’t actually encaustic. The Difference Between Cement and Ceramic Tiles. So which is it?

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Reactive glazes and urban nuances

Diary of a Tile Addict

Sales supremo Alda Fontana has selected three of the company’s latest ranges to highlight. Featuring natural tones and an interesting mixture of timber species, this wood-effect range simulates the cutting, treatments, and finishes that ennoble the reference material. Queops Cement by Ceramica Porto Ferreira.

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Tile Excellence For Sale and I retired to Florida, So why am I in Gloucester, MA.

Tile Excellence

I've been installing tile for 30+ years I Install marble, ceramic, mosaic, travertine marble, natural stone, anywhere tile can be installed, Shower benches built out of cement blocks NOT WOOD. I have tons of local references and can get to most jobs within a reasonable time. Waterline swimming pool tile is a specialty of mine.

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What Are Victorian Tiles?

Granada Tile

The early 19 th century through the turn of the 20 th century is known as the Victorian period and Edwardian Era, which is why this type and style of tile is referred to as Victorian tiles. Victorian tiles have been called many other names, including Cuban tiles, Hydraulic tiles, Encaustic tiles, and Cement tiles.

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Why is my White Marble Turning Yellow?

Architectural Ceramics

Yellowing may still happen in a shower area where mud work or wet bed has been done using Gray Portland cement. The mud mix that is used in a shower pan is very dry and not all of the cement particles are thoroughly incorporated. Why is White Thinset insufficient in this application? The availability of so many wonderful marbles.

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March Madness: ACI’s Final Four Tile Matchups

Architectural Ceramics

To reference this information later, download a Printable PDF here. Another porcelain pick, comes from Casey Terrell, an east-coast native who drives our internet sales. Right now, cement tile is in and glass tile is out. ACI’s Wood Replica in Beige Digue; image via architecturalceramics.com. Is glass hard to work with?