Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 10, 2015

The use of a Gray colored Thinset can result in discoloration of the stone or the appearance of oily stains on the face of the stone. Yellowing may still happen in a shower area where mud work or wet bed has been done using Gray Portland cement. It is also recommended for Bardiglio, Azul Macauba, and Azul Cielo.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 6, 2022

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 commercial-grade grout provides color accuracy, water resistance, stain resistance and crack protection.

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How to Floor Tile

OCTOBER 17, 2018

At the jobsite a dump truck would drop maybe a yard or two of sand, then I had to unload many bags of portland cement. Grout was a cement based material but color was added if one wanted colored grout. Then I would mix sand and cement to a specific consistency then carry it in 5 gallon buckets to the worksite inside the house.

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Granada Tile

JUNE 18, 2015

We’re big fans of Portland, Oregon-based designer Jessica Helgerson of JH Interior Design and we’re happy to report that the feeling is mutual. Many of her beautiful, livable and comfortable spaces have included our cement tile designs.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

From something as simple as selecting the color and size to fully bespoke tile tailored to your specifications — we have it all. Each tile is manufactured from the ground up in the heart of Portland, Oregon ensuring a human touch on every single piece. You can also choose from a variety of solid glossy or matte colors as well.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 13, 2015

The designs and colors create a beautiful and durable surface that is more aesthetically appealing than basic cement or drywall, and more durable and eco-friendly than wood or laminate flooring. Try a Mayan-inspired mosaic, a deeply vibrant color mix, or maybe a monochromatic tile scheme. Pick your colors and voila – it’s customized.

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Granada Tile

JANUARY 20, 2016

Above,, Corazon Restaurant in Portland, designed by Jessica Helgerson Interior Design, which uses our Fez cement tile in white and green pine; and, bottom, Biscuit Filmworks, a commercial production company in Los Angeles, showcasing our Fez concrete tile in blue and white.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 31, 2017

AC’s porcelain Monticello Collection in the color Argento, image via Architectural Ceramic’s Houzz Project page. The flooring, also shown in the Argento color from our Monticello Collection, carries the color seamlessly from the vertical to horizontal surface. Classy & Glassy.

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Granada Tile

DECEMBER 23, 2017

Ceramic tiles first made an appearance in the ninth or tenth century BC, with cement tile arriving quite a bit later in the 1800s when hydraulic presses were invented and Portland cement was discovered. Zellige tiles are very traditional to this region and are made up of colorful mosaics. Firenze Tile. Cuban Tile.

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Granada Tile

APRIL 28, 2016

Like this kitchen from Apartment Therapy and this Portland kitchen by interior designer Jessica Helgerson that just keeps gathering steam, this tile pattern stops people in their tracks. There’s something about our Badajoz cement tile used as kitchen floor tile that always makes us sit up and take notice.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Ask us about our Scraffito tile, handmade in Portland Oregon. This is an easy place to add color and texture to the room. Introduce calm colors. Too many bright and harsh colors can overwhelm the senses. While great at creating an energized and fun space, these colors may not be ideal for day-to-day. Love the wall?

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Realstone

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Made primarily of Portland cement and iron oxide pigments for coloration, it replicates the aesthetic of natural stone without the associated weight and cost. Customization Opportunities: Available in a myriad of styles, colors, and textures. Faux stone, as the name suggests, is a manufactured alternative to natural stone.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

The medium gloss urethane finish creates an elegant feel to the wood, while the classic and traditional color palette celebrates the natural hues found within the timbers. Lasting Traditions has a great color palette with natural tones that plays well in our market. The look, the color and the quality really stand out.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 4, 2015

Colorful, dimensional Hispaniola cement tiles liven up a powder room. The slight irregularities and subtle color changes inherit to handmade cement tiles only contribute to the tile's beauty. The tiles in the Hispaniola Collection are made of white Portland cement, marble dust, and mineral pigments.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 28, 2013

Available online at www.tileofspainusa.com/quickship , the Quick Ship Collection is presented in a sleek, 68-page color online catalogue that highlights products from Spanish ceramic tile manufacturers that are in stock and available within 4 to 8 weeks. Florida Tile introduces Aventis. www.floridatile.com.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 5, 2021

Not only is it the first to market with an actual scratch-proof guarantee, the colors and visuals are right on point with the most current trends. Excellent colors, a soft hand and a great assortment of styles makes Bellera a winner for us for the past two years.”. Rob Tarver, Wanke Cascade, Portland, Ore. Atmosphere by Mercier.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 29, 2013

Aguayo Cement Tiles are well known for their quality, large color palette, and commitment to new design. Mixing the Color Layer of Cement Tile. The calcium carbonate in these bins will first be weighed, and then mixed to form the color layer of cement tile. The color layer of handmade cement tiles is about 1/8" thick.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 14, 2017

Another husband and wife team, Michael Pratt and Reta Larson, started their tile company together in Portland, Oregon. Photo: 5″ Diamond field in various colors, bathroom by Abode Design, image via prattandlarson.com. The trendy color and geometric pattern lend itself to a bold look, and an energizing way to start the day.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

“Hardwood flooring is stylish and sustainable, comes in a variety of natural colors, and doesn’t absorb dust or debris, making it easy to clean and maintain,” he says. Hardwood also comes in a variety of colors, ranging from light brown to gray. Most repairs can be easily refinished by a professional,” he notes.

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United Tile's Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Kelley Stratton, our Director of Showrooms, gave a great presentation to one of our dealers and their customers last week – and we have Feras Irikat from Lunada Bay coming to give a CEU presentation on the same topic in our Portland and Seattle showrooms at the end of the month (you won’t want to miss those!). White is hot!

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Heath Ceramics

JUNE 21, 2016

Portland-based Howells Architecture + Design is a two-person firm consisting of architect Michael Howells and his wife, Amanda (who looks after the business side of things). Sometimes it’s an owner’s favorite color that drives a choice. For me the Heath colors are unmatched. But what a color!

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 26, 2018

The pale celadon or sage green paint color on the vertical walls, for example, is close in color and hue to the backsplash and tub tile used on the walls. Here, the Jura Beige color mimics what was used is the space. And the blue and white color combination is always a classic. has us drooling over the space.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Cement tiles are made by hand, one at a time, with a blend of Portland cement, regular grey cement, marble powder, fine sand and natural mineral color pigments. This blend is poured into a mold to create the pattern which represents the top colored surface layer.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 28, 2015

This project was a complete remodel plus an addition to a small structure which was originally the public library in the Sellwood neighborhood of Portland. A warm palette of jewel-toned color is introduced in the furnishings and art, which include paintings by Portland artists Anya Spielman and Jocelyn Rahm.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 12, 2018

The city of Portland, Ore., Image: Feldman Architecture Colorful-foliage plants are framed by a gravel border to create a living roof that needs little rain or water. Image: Arch Daily Colorful green roof designs Even a small overhang can be converted into a green roof.

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Tile Excellence

MAY 31, 2013

About 3 parts grout and 1 part portland cement(comes in gray and white colors) Its probably better for the do it yourselfer to do this repair in the morning or late evening when the direct sun is not right on your area to be repaired. love doing swimming pool tile, because i love the sun and being outside.In

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Kitchens for Living

MAY 11, 2015

16th century Turkish encaustic tile with colors still crisp and vibrant. They derive their durability from the combination of finely dehydrated ground Portland cement layer and a more coarse layer of sand and cement. No one could actually tell me how it was connected to what I knew to be encaustic art so I decided to find out.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Cali “Cali’s collections have quickly become a favorite for our design team because their products offer on-trend color schemes and sustainability. Mohawk “Ultrawood was a show stopper when it came out, and since then Mohawk has updated the colors and species to reflect the trend in today’s home that the customer is requesting.”

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2019

In any event, Spicher says you need to decide how you want to use the room before you choose the finishes like paint colors or flooring. Choose a finish, color or texture and repeat it through your room,” she says. “I She says it’s also available in a variety of colors and can mimic different wood species. New York sunroom.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 15, 2013

Cement tiles offer flexibility to the architect, designer or homeowner like no other material with its expansive color palette, sustainable properties, timeless patterns and distinct beauty. Cuban tiles patterns are generally more elaborate and often use bold, strong colors. Across the Color Spectrum: Painting by Lauralee Klindt.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 22, 2020

Through the use of floral upholstery, Canadian oak wood and colorful lounge areas, the designers created a modern space that plays into the “garden” theme. In keeping with the muted, monochromatic color palette, the architect used gray marble and stone-effect tiles by Florim to cover the floors and walls throughout the interior spaces.

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H.Winter Showroom Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

Key benefits and features of Grout Boost Advanced Pro include: Repels dirt and resists stains Mold & mildew resistant Mixes in place of water with any standard portland cement grout Grout never needs sealing Does not affect grout color 20 year limited warranty Maintains or enhances the performance of major grout brands, as confirmed in independent (..)

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 20, 2016

It also breathes new life to aged and dated homes, removing bland and murky hues for a timeless color choice. Undeniably stylish and a bit sinister, here are a few things to remember when considering a dark facade: A black exterior accentuates We generally think that multiple colors and hues detail exteriors best.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JANUARY 11, 2019

Bright colors and natural light add to the allure of this kid-friendly basement. Portland-based home gym in the basement. Portland-based home gym in the basement. This Portland basement gym includes a recycled rubber floor, and everything you need to get (or stay) in shape while watching your favorite show.

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Heath Ceramics

OCTOBER 11, 2016

And they are more than hands-on owners: the duo, who have worked together for two decades, essentially make every product that heads out the door of their Portland, OR-based studio. We’ve admired their clever, elegant glassware for years, from their gravity-defying Water Drop Jugs to playfully crumpled vases.

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StoneDimensions

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

One can use portland cement based mortars to eliminate the plaster, but then the cure time is extended and ductile stainless wire must be substituted for copper due to the galvanic reaction potential between copper and mortar. And there are major concerns over the moisture resistance, or lack thereof, of plaster.

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Giotile

MARCH 16, 2015

As Graves became less concerned with the roots of Modernism, he developed a wide-ranging eclecticism which borrowed elements and and references from the past and reintroduced color and symbolism to architecture. “Portland Building 1982″ by Steve Morgan. Humana Tower by Jason Meredith.

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