Tiles are so yesterday. What you really need are some 3D epoxy polymer floors. This is the latest fad in the fancy floor world. As explained on the website of floor-manufacturer Imperial Interiors, the process involves laying down a layer of self-leveling screed (the material used to make floors even)followed by the desired image. This is then treated with a transparent two-component polymer to give the image depth. A level of protective lacquer is the final step.
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