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Always on Trend: Black and White Cement Tile

Cement Style

Handcrafted cement tiles change up this vintage tile style with a matte finish that has depth and character, such you see in our with a Troika pattern below. What is Cement Tile? Cement tile is made from a centuries-old process, using marble and cement along with natural mineral pigments.

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Benefits of Pre-Sealing Cement Tile

Tile Talk

Pre-sealing cement tiles is not a required step in all manufacturers'' installation procedures; however, it is something I recommend. Before deciding whether or not to pre-seal your cement tiles, let''s make sure you understand the purpose of pre-sealing along with its benefits and risks. Why Pre-Seal Cement Tile?

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Installing External Porcelain Tiles With PorcelQuick Adpeds

The London Tile Co.

Traditionally the most popular materials for patios have been natural stone and concrete slabs for many years, but recently porcelain has seen a huge increase. Secondly, the tiles cannot be installed in the same way as paving slabs – this is because porcelain is non-porous and does not adhere to a base of sand or cement.

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Tips for Laying External Porcelain Paving Tiles

The London Tile Co.

Unlike natural stone or concrete paving, porcelain tiles need to be fixed using adhesive onto a solid base and not onto sand. The tiles must be laid into a solid bed of a suitable polymer modified cement based adhesive. The below video shows how to install porcelain tiles onto the Eterno Ivica pedestals. Installing onto Lawns.

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Made In the USA: AC Tile Lines Made in America

Architectural Ceramics

Photo: Miramar mosaic in Ocean quartz glaze with Calacatta honed stone dots, image via Encore Ceramic’s 2017 Catalog. For a quick glimpse at what it takes to create each piece, watch the video posted on Quemere Design’s homepage. How about Oceanside’s glass tile or Tabarka’s cement tile?

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Decorator On Demand: Walls of Stone

Decorator on Demand

Walls of Stone. This stone veneer takes your "boring" walls to "wow" walls! Have you ever considered a stone veneer, such as these? Eldorado Stone s GemWalls have made this not only pretty simple but also an affordable way to transform your own spaces. Watch this quick video to see the simple steps here.

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Best of Surfaces Awards 2023

Floor Covering News

RIVA’s innovative spirit was represented in its expanded portfolio, with new categories in wood (interior cladding, exterior cladding and decking), tile (RIVA Tile, RIVA Marble, RIVA Stone, RIVA Cement) and RIVA Moss.