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Contemporary shower design featuring Levanzo Cream 16x16 terrazzo tile on the upper walls with multicolor stone chips, paired with deep blue hexagon tile flooring and bench, brushed metal shower fixtures, and built-in wall niches

Is Terrazzo Tile Worth the Price? Cost vs Value Explained

Terrazzo tile often comes with a higher upfront cost, but is it worth it? Learn how terrazzo compares to other tiles in price, durability, and long-term value.

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How to Care for Terrazzo Tile: Sealing, Cleaning & Maintenance Tips

How to Care for Terrazzo Tile: Sealing, Cleaning & Maintenance Tips

Keep your terrazzo tile beautiful for decades with the right care. Learn sealing, cleaning, and maintenance tips to protect your terrazzo floors and walls.

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The Real Story on Natural Stone Slabs: Cost, Choices & What to Know Before You Buy - Cemento Collection

The Real Story on Natural Stone Slabs: Cost, Choices & What to Know Before You Buy

Discover everything you need to know about natural stone slabs—from costs and installation tips to the best affordable alternatives. Find expert advice to help you choose the perfect stone for your project.

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Elevate Your Space with Nature's Art: Discover Pebble Stone Mosaic at Cemento Collection in New Jersey - Cemento Collection

Elevate Your Space: Discover Pebble Stone Mosaic at Cemento Collection

Bring the calming beauty of nature indoors with handcrafted pebble stone mosaics from Cemento Collection. Discover design ideas, durability tips, and creative uses for pebble mosaics in your home.

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Discover Exquisite Zellige Tiles Near You: Cemento Collection in New Jersey - Cemento Collection

Discover Exquisite Zellige Tiles Near You: Cemento Collection in New Jersey

Looking for authentic Zellige tiles near you? Discover handcrafted Moroccan Zellige tiles at Cemento Collection in New Jersey, serving designers and homeowners across New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania.

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From Drab to Fab: Transform Your Home with Terrazzo Tile Flooring - Cemento Collection

From Drab to Fab: Transform Your Home with Terrazzo Tile Flooring

Discover the benefits of Terrazzo tile flooring for your home renovation project. Learn about installation, maintenance, and patterns to create a stunning, long-lasting flooring solution.

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Spring Collection 2023 - Zellige Colors - Cemento Collection

Spring Collection 2023 - Zellige Colors

Spring has finally arrived, bringing with it new beginnings, fresh starts, and of course, vibrant colors. We at Cemento Collection are excited to offer you our latest collection of ZELLIGE tiles of spring colors, designed to bring joy and energy to your house. We selected six colors of zelliges tiles that are going to be trends for this season.

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5 Creative Ways to Use Zellige Tiles in Your Home for a Stunning Transformation - Cemento Collection

5 Creative Ways to Use Zellige Tiles in Your Home for a Stunning Transformation

Transform your home with the stunning beauty of Zellige tiles! Discover 5 creative ways to use these unique tiles for an eye-catching and unforgettable home makeover.

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What Type Of Tile To Choose For Kitchen And Bathroom Renovation Projects? - Cemento Collection

What Type Of Tile To Choose For Kitchen And Bathroom Renovation Projects?

Maybe not a "million dollar" question but certainly the type of tile for the kitchen and bathroom, it can cost you a bundle if you choose the wrong answer.  Don't we all hate that when we have a difficult decision to make and all we have is not an answer but a whole bunch of more questions to answer? Yes, most of us do. But let's think about that for a second, as if we are ordering a pizza or a sandwich from one of those food delivery apps and we simply have to choose what type of bread or how thick we want the pizza crust, toppings, dressings etc. if we don't answer those questions with patiently and honesty, yes we will get a pizza pie or a sandwich in the end but trust me, we won't enjoy it and perhaps we may not even touch it at all. When we are thinking of renovating our kitchen or bathroom, we have more questions to answer before we get the right answer to choosing the right tile for the project. We all know that kitchens and bathrooms are notoriously wet places due to their nature of purpose but not every part of bathrooms and kitchens exposed to water or other liquids equally. Indeed, without a doubt, shower base floor is the most water-exposed spot of all therefore, when it comes to shower flooring, we should think porcelain tiles or mosaics with non-skid options. If our project is a kitchen back-splash project then our options are wide open since the water exposure of a kitchen backsplash is relatively less water exposed but obviously more exposed to grease and other elements.  Material Types for Kitchen and Bathroom  Material Scratches & Stain Resistance Water Resistance Installation Difficulty Cost Per SQ FT. Ceramic Tile Medium  Medium/High Medium/Low Medium/Low Cement Tile (Hand Made)  Medium/ Low Medium/ Low Medium/High Medium/High  Zellige Tile (Hand Made) Medium/ High Medium/ High Medium/ Low Medium Marble Tile Medium Medium/ High Medium/ High Medium/ High   Above is a table of certain characteristics comparison between type of tile for kitchen and bathroom (based on our own experiences) such as Ceramic Subway Tile, Porcelain Tile, Cement Tile , Moroccan Zellige Tile and Marble Tile. Let’s not forget that it may be possible to enhance the characteristic of those materials by applying some sealants, protective chemicals etc. Such as Dry-treat Intensifia & Stain-Proof. What ever your battle ground of “renovation” may be, keep in mind that your options are only limited with your imagination. Happy renovation season folks!                                    

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