irregular or chipped edges and cracked surfaces are also to be expected and normal. What should i expect with my order of cement tile?ĭust and shipping residue are to be expected and should be cleaned prior to installing. If you are expecting uniform tiles- then cement may not be for you. this makes it unlikely that your sample will be a perfect match with your actual order. How will my cement tile samples compare to my actual order?Īs noted in the variation and add on orders sections of our faq, color and size variation between production batches of cement tile, in addition to variation from tile to tile, is to be expected given the handcrafted nature of the product. See illustrations in the technical specifications section above, and read more about the ratings in our tile variation and imperfections guide. the end result is a durable, safe and long lasting tile.ĭue to the natural pigments used in production of cement tiles, there will be degrees of variation in color and shade in your order, therefore it is important to blend the tiles from all boxes once they arrive and place them in their installation area to ensure you have the layout you want before installing.Ĭement tiles are rated 'level 3 medium' for color variation, 'level 1 smooth' for texture variation, 'level 1 slight' for size variation, 'level 1 will occur' for chips, and 'level 1 light' for cracks.
Instead of firing, our cement tiles are made by pouring the materials into a mold, then being hydraulically pressed and stacked in a water bath to cure. What types and levels of variation and imperfections should i expect?Ĭement tiles are created using basic earth components-natural pigments mixed with ground marble dust, white portland cement and sand. if your design tendencies do not lean toward imperfection, then encaustic cement tiles are not for you! in fact, it is all these imperfections that designers find so captivating. these tiles do not use kilns or other firing processes, therefore no fossil fuels are burned during production.Ĭlé 100% guarantees that no two encaustic cement tiles will be alike. it also helps to begin their inherent patina right away.Įach encaustic cement tile is painstakingly hand crafted, one tile at a time, to create solid or patterned tiles formed from pigmented cement. polishing is a process where the cement surface "tooth" has been polished away and it allows the tiles to resist surface dirt. Our cement tiles come pre-polished with a smooth matte surface. What type of finish should I expect with this collection?
Patina is an inherent part of cement tile installations and the reason why cement tiles are specified for so many projects requiring a surface that will beautifully age with the structure it protects. Over time, a natural patina will occur on floors as they are maintained and naturally wear creating a softer appearance in both color and character. dark colors such as black, dark blue, purple and green colors will fade faster than other colors. for all other maintenance, clé recommends laticrete cleaning products.Īre cement tiles UV resistant? how will my cement tiles age over time?Ĭement tiles are not UV resistant and will fade over time from sun exposure. Mild, pH neutral soaps should be sufficient for most cleaning-test before general use. How do i take care of my encaustic cement tiles?
like with any of our tiles, you can also build out the sheetrock so that the surface of the finished sheetrock is flush with the surface of the tile.įor more detailed recommendations about trim, please see our trim guide. if you have a painted surface next to your tile, you can choose to paint the outer edge of the tile to match the painted surface. another way to complete your tiling is to run a bead of caulk or grout along the exposed tile edge. if your project needs to turn a corner either inwardly or outwardly, mitering the tiles to meet seamlessly in a corner gives it the cleanest, crafted finish. below are the trim alternatives we recommend for this collection. We recommended sealing the grout lines and tile surface in all applications of cement (dry and wet) as the final step of installation.įor more information about sealing please see our encaustic cement material guidelines.Īt clé we follow the international model of no trim and highly recommend our clients to do the same. An acceptable alternative is a 4-coat application Stonetech BulletProof Sealer from laticrete.
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For sealing cement tiles, clé recommends a 3-coat application of Stonetech Impregnator Pro Sealer from laticrete.
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