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Tidying Up: How to Clean Up Different Tile Types

Architectural Ceramics

Porcelain tile from AC’s Himalaya Collection , made to look like polished or matte marble. Stains like red wine on a marble surface are the enemy. Stains like red wine on a marble surface are the enemy. With this matte marble-look porcelain, stains from a capsized Cabernet aren’t as worrisome. Windex anyone?

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Why Replacing Ceramic Tiles With Concrete Tiles Has Changed the Game

Granada Tile

Cement tiles have pigment mixed into the slurry along with sand and marble powder. When installed, they need to be cleaned using fine 600-grit sandpaper, then sealed with a penetrating sealant and buffed with a smooth, clean pad. Because of the sealant, the cleaning process only requires a little wash.

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Switching Gears: AC’s Mosaic Tile Collection

Architectural Ceramics

Photo: AC’s Gears Collection, available in three main options: a honed marble or two matte porcelains. AC’s Gears Collection , offered as a marble or porcelain water-jet mosaic, has several features that will turn your tile project into a unique one: interlocking 12×12 sheet. neutral honed marble.

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Switching Gears: AC’s Mosaic Tile Collection

Architectural Ceramics

Photo: AC’s Gears Collection, available in three main options: a honed marble or two matte porcelains. AC’s Gears Collection , offered as a marble or porcelain water-jet mosaic, has several features that will turn your tile project into a unique one: interlocking 12×12 sheet. neutral honed marble.

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Marble Coating Removal Jacksonville

Fabric and Tile Masters

Marble Coating Removal in Jacksonville. Contact Us Today for a FREE Quote on Marble Coating Removal Services. What Is Marble Coating Removal? Marble coating removal is necessary when topical sealers are applied to natural stone. Marble Coating Removal Services for Jacksonville Residents.

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Feeling Groovy with Dimensional Tile

Architectural Ceramics

This minimizes grout lines and results in a cleaner look that emphasizes the tile’s dimensional pattern. Ask an AC sales associate, and we’ll take care of making sure you have the right sealant for your tile type. The 24″x24″ backsplash tile works well behind the sink and stove. Origami Field.

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Don’t Remodel Your Bathroom Before Considering Cement Tiles

Granada Tile

Cement tiles are made with color pigments, aggregates of marble powder, and, of course, cement. The durability of cement tiles also makes them very low maintenance, and as long as they are sealed properly before the grout is applied, they won’t crack, scratch, or fade easily. Why Choose Cement Tiles Over Ceramic Tiles?

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