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Cement Tile Wainscoting Creates Outdoor Harmony

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Cement Tile Wainscoting Creates Outdoor Harmony

Inspired by a seaport located in western France, our Classic LaRochelle series of handmade cement tile captures and delivers the same maritime essence and architectural harmony of its namesake. Rich in color and design, LaRochelle lends its serene durability and heritage to an outdoor commercial application as wainscoting at this Palos Verdes, California resort. The cement tile pattern is further accentuated with the use of solid color handmade cement tile trim and molding. Cement Tile Tip Remember, although cement tile can be used outdoors, it cannot be used in frosty environments. If your project is located where frost or freezing...

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Cement Tile for Wainscoting Wall Application

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Cement Tile for Wainscoting Wall Application

Cement tile can be used in non-traditional methods such as this wainscoting wall application. The pattern uses a row of border tiles at chair rail height and a "double border" at the floor-to-wall joint. Grey cement tiles are used for flooring. The neutral color is easy to maintain in high-traffic areas. Cement tile is a great choice for durability and is considered a green building material. In this design, the Manzanillo pattern in 8"x8" format is used with these colors: Antique Ivory Pewter Indian Red You can use these colors or get creative and design your own color scheme. Choose...

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Alcala Entryway Focuses on Cement Tile Versatility

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Alcala Entryway Focuses on Cement Tile Versatility

The stunning Alcala pattern in a custom colorway creates a spectacular floor with its showy pattern and border using warm colors and earth tones. The border, which nicely frames the pattern, can be used to accentuate a room or hallway. This particular installation shows how the traditional method of using cement tiles can create a focal point in any area. The Traditional Alcala Cement Tile pattern is an 8" x 8" tile. The colors used in this pattern are: Suede Blonde Wood Indian Red Brown You can use these colors, or get creative by designing your own color scheme. Choose...

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Cement Tile in Commercial Spaces: Coffee Shops

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Cement Tile in Commercial Spaces: Coffee Shops

The rich jewel tones in these cement tiles have created an atmosphere of whimsy and carefree relaxation in this Toronto coffee shop. Because they are so durable, cement tiles are an excellent choice for commercial floor applications, or high-traffic residential spaces. Commercial Cement Tile Floors The use of cement tile in high-traffic areas is quite common throughout Europe and South America where it can be seen on the floors, walls, and steps of centuries-old churches, homes and businesses. Cement tiles have withstood centuries of wear -- an important factor for commercial floors. Its strength lies in its beauty, its skid-resistance,...

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Cement Tile in Commercial Spaces: Coffee Shops

Posted by William Buyok on

Cement Tile in Commercial Spaces: Coffee Shops

The rich jewel tones in these cement tiles have created an atmosphere of whimsy and carefree relaxation in this Toronto coffee shop. Because they are so durable, cement tiles are an excellent choice for commercial floor applications, or high-traffic residential spaces. Commercial Cement Tile Floors The use of cement tile in high-traffic areas is quite common throughout Europe and South America where it can be seen on the floors, walls, and steps of centuries-old churches, homes and businesses. Cement tiles have withstood centuries of wear -- an important factor for commercial floors. Its strength lies in its beauty, its skid-resistance,...

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