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Take It Outside: Outdoor AC Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

Whether using tile under foot on a balcony, your pool deck, or in the pool itself, outdoor tiles come in a few varieties. From porcelain to specialty ceramic, here are how a few materials compare in an exterior application: Porcelain & Glass. Cement & Terracotta. Porcelain & Glass. Thicket Porcelain.

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The Great Outdoors: Tile for Outside Applications

Architectural Ceramics

Consider installing porcelain pavers, as they are typically thicker than most tiles and can stand up to debris and the weather. Softer stones and ceramics are more likely to take a beating from the elements than durable materials like porcelain. You can get around the slipperiness of some tiles by using smaller pieces with more grout.

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Avente Tile Talk: Relief Cement Tile

Tile Talk

Installations are often limited to monochromatic geometric patterns for pool decks, sidewalks, and utility room floors. Relief Cement Tiles Simulate Terracotta Is it cement or is it clay? Here two colors were used for the "terracotta body" and the black grout line is in relief. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool.

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