KEY TO YOUR HOME 2020

32 / KEY TOYOUR HOME renovations With more homeowners leaning towards the industrial look, cement screed flooring (concrete flooring) seems to be more than a passing trend. Remarkably practical, easy- to-maintain, cost-efficient, and able to give your home an edgy, raw industrial look, cement screed surfaces effortlessly fulfill both aesthetic and functional needs. Observe how the cement surfaces react with the natural environment over time, giving rise to hairline cracks and blotchy patches that simply lend to the unaltered charm of cement screed floors. Cement Screed Porcelain Tiles Porcelain tiles have established a steady following among homeowners for their cost- efficiency and commendable functionality. With a composition that is stronger, harder, and purer than their ceramic counterpart, porcelain tiles are highly lauded for their incredible durability, and resistance to heat, moisture, stains, and scratches. Porcelain tiles also score in the design department, as they are able to emulate other materials like wood, stone, and even concrete. Homogeneous porcelain tiles have colour and design that are consistent throughout its entire body, and thus even if the tile chips, the colours will remain the same. Due to the easy-maintainance and high durability of porcelain tiles, they sit well in most areas around the house, especially highly communal areas like the living room and kitchen. Photography by Ben Hosking Design by Minimo & Minimology