There are some important things to know about this product. The cement tile is very different from either a porcelain/ceramic tile or a natural stone. … The handling and installation is specific and if ignored or not done properly, will cause the tiles to stain or crack or the installation to fail completely.

Why is my cement tile cracking?

Without proper subfloor preparation, your tiles can crack. This can happen because the subfloors are either left uneven or dirt and large debris still cover its surface as the tile is laid. Concrete Settlement— Concrete is porous. It absorbs water and expands and contracts due to temperature changes.

Are cement tiles high maintenance?

Cement tiles aren’t hard to maintain but they do require some basic cleaning and maintenance to keep their beauty and handmade charm. … Similar to natural stone, cement tiles can be refinished with a fine grit (e.g. 600) wet-dry sandpaper to remove a micro top layer to reveal a fresh layer of pigment below the surface.