crown molding dresses up the shaker cabinets. Cons. Cement tiles are relatively pricey. Also, the prep required to install them means the cost of installation will often run higher than for typical tile. Since they are not as common as ceramic or porcelain tile, installers might not be used to working with them, and may need to take more time to plan the installation. You should consider cement tile a specialty item that requires more attention to detail during installation than the average tile. As with natural stone tiles like slate, marble and limestone, cement tiles are porous and need to be sealed prior to grouting so the tile does not absorb the grout. After the tile has been set in place, but before it is grouted, your installer should apply two coats of sealer to each cement tile. Once the tile has been sealed, the grout can’t damage the tile’s surface. For the best results, each tile should be sealed individually. Another disadvantage of this material is the fact that cement tiles are thicker than your typical tile, potentially making transitions between different flooring types trickier. To get an even transition, your installer may need to either raise or lower the subfl...
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