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What is the primary use of cement tiles?

As a binding agent for bricks

As a roofing material

As a floor covering (correct)

As a wall covering

How do cement tiles differ from encaustic tiles?

Cement tiles are handmade, while encaustic tiles are machine-made

Cement tiles are not fired, while encaustic tiles are kiln-fired (correct)

Cement tiles are more durable than encaustic tiles

Cement tiles have a coarse layer of sand and Portland cement, while encaustic tiles do not

What is the primary function of brick cement?

To create decorative patterns on floors and walls

To bond bricks together (correct)

To create a durable finish for floors and walls

To repair cracks and holes in brick structures

Where did the popularity of cement tiles spread to in the United States?

California and Florida Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of creating a custom blend of brick cement?

It allows for better bonding of bricks in specialized applications Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between cement tiles and ceramic tiles?

Cement tiles are not fired, while ceramic tiles are kiln-fired Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary material used in the production of cement tiles?

Portland cement Signup and view all the answers

Where are cement tiles primarily used?

In Latin America and Europe Signup and view all the answers

How can a contractor obtain a custom blend of brick cement?

By ordering it from a home supply store Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using a custom blend of brick cement?

It allows for better bonding of bricks in specialized applications Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary use of cement tiles?

How do cement tiles differ from encaustic tiles?

What is the primary function of brick cement?

Where did the popularity of cement tiles spread to in the United States?

What is the benefit of creating a custom blend of brick cement?

What is the main difference between cement tiles and ceramic tiles?

What is the primary material used in the production of cement tiles?

Where are cement tiles primarily used?

How can a contractor obtain a custom blend of brick cement?

What is the primary benefit of using a custom blend of brick cement?

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