{"id":1534,"date":"2019-07-26T15:50:36","date_gmt":"2019-07-26T20:50:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.tileshop.com\/?p=1534"},"modified":"2024-05-30T15:21:21","modified_gmt":"2024-05-30T20:21:21","slug":"style-guide-cement-and-cement-look-tile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tileshopblog.wpengine.com\/style-guide-cement-and-cement-look-tile\/","title":{"rendered":"Style Guide: Cement & Cement-Look Tile"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Trend alert: cement or cement-look tiles are everywhere these days. And they’re not just for modern farmhouses anymore. From geometric to floral<\/a> to old-world inspired, there’s a cement tile to fit your style.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Featured: Cheverny Blanc Encaustic Cement<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

What is Cement Tile?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Cement <\/a><\/strong>tiles<\/a> are, of course, made of cement. Cement is similar to stone in that it has to be sealed, and it is very long lasting<\/g>. Cement tiles are thicker than average and made by hand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Cement-look<\/strong> tiles are made of ceramic or porcelain. These are a great lower cost<\/g> option to achieve an authentic look that is still very durable.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Now that we cleared that up, let’s talk about how cement tiles are made.<\/p>\n\n\n

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    Featured: Liria Negro Encaustic Cement<\/a>. Design by Airy Kitchens<\/a>. Photography by Max Grudzinski Photography<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

    How Are Cement Tiles Made?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Cement tiles are made from a combination of marble dust, pigment and cement. Similar to natural stone, each tile is made by hand and takes between three and five minutes to make. What sets cement apart from other types of tile is that the pigment is pressed into the surface in a patterned mold instead of just being a thin layer on top. This means the coloration penetrates the surface of the tile, so if it wears down over time, the color will still remain and the pattern will not be impacted. The video below is a great overview of this process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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