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7 Ways to Use Tiles in Your Home
“…But these days, tiles can be chosen not only for their practicality – but for their longevity and aesthetic appeal too. When it comes to choosing a pattern, you need to choose something that ‘speaks to you’. Don’t go for something trending if it doesn’t make your heart skip a beat. You need to love it – regardless of what the popular theme of the moment is. Pick a patterned tile YOU love, because that it will never go out of style… “
Cement and Concrete – Are They The Same?
Have you heard of concrete tiles and cement tiles but do not know the difference between Cement and Concrete?
History of Encaustic Cement Tiles
If you are keen to know how rich the history of encaustic tiles, read more on when they first appeared and how the age-old manufacturing process was.
Lighter On The Environment With Authentic and Sustainable Products
“…At Mazingira we take every effort during production to leave as light an impression as possible on the environment. Our tiles are proudly South African and made at our production facility in Midrand, Gauteng. By choosing Mazingira, you are supporting local industry. We are grateful for your support and your interest in our products…”
How are Mazingira Tiles Made
Known as an ‘encaustic cement tile’, Mazingira Tiles are made of concrete and the colour in the pattern comes from mineral pigments which are mixed and poured into a mould. This method was developed in the mid-19th century and hasn’t changed much since then. For centuries, these tiles have created focal areas on walls and…