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All About Grout

Garden State Tile Blog

However, when it comes to the part that pulls the entire design together, we save the best for last – and that’s grout. Grout is generally defined as a mixture of water, cement, and other binding agents that is applied between the joints of your tiles after installation. TYPES OF GROUT.

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Pre-Sealing Cement Tile: An Important Step

Tile Talk

How to Apply a Grout Release - Cement Tile Install Tips. When you see a finished cement tile installation (or any tile installation), it''s hard to visualize just how bad it looked when grout was first applied. The only way to get grout into the joints is by spreading it with a tile trowel. Fragments Mosaic - Fall.

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Did you know that all grouts are NOT created equal?

Making Tile Modern

Seriously…All grouts are not created equal. More often than not, grout becomes an overlooked element within the tile installation process (why is that btw?). Grout is what seals everything together – literally. It’s kinda like the perfect marriage of tile and grout.

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Tidying Up: How to Clean Up Different Tile Types

Architectural Ceramics

Machine-made ceramic tile from AC’s Neri Collection , available in small-scale field tile and mosaic sizes. Your contractor already sealed the crackle tile before grouting it during installation. Doing so could discolor the tile or the porous cement grout around it. A marble mosaic from AC’s Brocade Collection.

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Floor Tile Slip Resistance Ratings Explained

The London Tile Co.

Grouted joints will add extra slip resistance – mosaic tiles have added grip thanks to the additional grout lines, however we do not recommend glass mosaic tiles for floors. Hand rails should be installed where necessary, for example on ramps.

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Surge: AC’s Glass-Inspired Ceramic

Architectural Ceramics

For a complete stain-free installation, consider sealing your cement grout. Better yet, use a stain resistant expoy grout like Spectralock. Tatami: Our Tatami Collection features marble mosaics with soft color and texture. One of those mosaic options, mixes in Ming Green marble. It’s Not Easy Being Green.

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June Featured Tiles: Gorgeous Grey from Malmo & Panache

The London Tile Co.

Read on for more information about this month’s Featured Tile ranges Panache and Malmo – both of which feature modern grey tones. The wall and floor tiles are available in White, Beige, Grey and Mocha, with a co-ordinating faux mosaic decor tile for each colour. Ready to transform your kitchen, bathroom or living spaces?

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