What Is Karo Siman (Cement Tile)? Maintenance and Restoration
The patterned, colorful tiles found on the floors of old houses, mansions and some hotels are often karo siman (cement tiles).
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Mosaics used in hotel pools, villa jacuzzis and spa pools are in constant contact with water. Over time, a limescale line forms at the water level, grout darkens, and algae grows in the corners.
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Repairing Scratches and Cracks in Terrazzo and Mosaic Floors
Terrazzo and mosaic tile floors are durable, but they are not immortal. Building movement, heavy loads, and years of use lead to cracks, voids, and chipped aggregate.
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Wear and Polishing on Tile (Çini) Floors
Çini and glazed ceramic tiles are loved for their colorful patterns, especially in hotel lobbies, restaurants, hammams and traditional-style homes. However, çini is not a material that can be renewed by honing like marble or terrazzo.
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Many homes, balconies, and apartment entrances built from the 1960s to the 1990s still have "mosaic tile" floors today.
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What Is Terrazzo Flooring and How Is It Restored by Honing?
The speckled flooring commonly found in old apartment entrances, school and hospital corridors, public buildings and some older homes is called terrazzo. It is also popularly known as "mosaic" or "poured mosaic".
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