I am however
using cement tile on the floor of the courtyard and choosing that pattern — to make it look like it has always been there, is HARD.
Oh, I posted this because it seems like there are a lot of folks out there that * don't * want to pour cement or
use cement tiles (because of the maintenance), but love the look of cement tiles.
Did
you use cement tiles?
Not exact matches
To
use a real life example, it would be akin to deciding to choosing to safeguard my house with fire detectors, plenum rated ceiling
tiles, non toxic materials and
cement fire walls.
We are doing a bathroom renovation and plan to
use a similar
cement tile for the floor, so I was wondering how it was holding up.
At the bar, we
used another beautiful blue
cement tile by Mosaic House.
I especially like the impact that colorful
cement tiles have when
used as wall
tile.
Locatelli
uses materials such as
tile,
cement, glue and metal plates in order to create the dramatic sculptures.
Resumes in this field highlight such responsibilities as setting
tile to customers» specifications; selling floor models and
tile types; mixing grout, epoxy, and
cement; aligning
tile using levels, squares and straightedges; and preparing and applying grout between joints of
tiles using grouting trowels.
Mix, apply and plaster, concrete, mortar,
cement, mastic, glue or other adhesives to form a bed for the
tiles,
using brush, towel and screed.
• Highly skilled in nailing
tiles to roof boards and
using roofing
cement to ensure the sturdiness of roofs
• Inspect worksites and ensure that they are properly cleaned and cleared of debris • Measure floor area to determine the amount of materials that will be needed to cover it • Sweep and chip dirt and irregularities from existing base surfaces and fill cracks with putty and plaster • Coordinate efforts with suppliers / vendors to procure materials and equipment for floor laying • Cut and shape floor materials such as wood and
tiles so that they fit into the designated space • Install floor coverings
using adhesives and
cement and check them to ensure that they are properly fixed • Fill in areas between
tiles with plaster to ensure a clean and even look • Cleanup leftover materials such as adhesives and plaster • Repair existing
tiled or wooden floors by replacing damaged or rotted
tiles with new ones • Provide customers with information on involved costs and handle work duties according to provided budgets
The tape
used to seal ducts,
cement board siding (transite), and older
tiling (usually in 9 - by - 9
tiles) could also contain asbestos.
Especially in homes built before 1980, asbestos was
used in a variety of construction products ranging from vinyl floor
tiles to
cement, said Elizabeth Ward, senior vice president of Intramural Research with the American Cancer Society Inc..
Materials
used that may contain asbestos include, but are not limited to, insulation; shingles and felt for roofing; exterior siding; pipe and boiler covering; compounds and
cement, such as caulk, putty, roof patching, furnace
cement; wallboard; texture coat; acoustical ceiling
tiles and plaster; vinyl floor
tiles; linoleum; and wiring.
So I
used a leftover can of sample paint and a stencil that I've had for years to create a feature wall inspired by
cement tile patterns.
I loooove that
cement tile she
used!
For all other areas we aren't
using hardwood, it's time to decide if larger
tiles like a 12 ″ x24 ″ porcelain
tile, or a smaller mosaic or
cement patterned
tile will be
used.
There are tons of stuff that I could
use this gift card for from the
cement board to the
tile.
(* click here for our patina guide) if you are
using tiles in kitchens, bathrooms, showers, restaurants and lobbies (all high - traffic areas) even after sealing
cement tiles - you should expect a degree of patina as your
tiles slowly acclimate to their location.
Full - color photographs accompany each stage of the process, with step - by - step instructions that encourage readers to
use every imaginable material — paint, pebbles, sand, plastics, ceramics, glass,
cement, mirrors, and
tiles — to give grace to a garden or panache to a patio.
I know I really, really love the beautiful encaustic
cement tiles so popular right now, and I'm considering
using at least a little bit of them in my new home.
Andojo Designs wanted a handpainted
tile floor look on her
cement patio, so she
used the Endless Moorish Circles Stencil in bright blue to coordinate with her outdoor decor and front door.
facing the challenge of
using a new medium (
cement tile), muda brought their specific street dynamic to a different approach.