Normally found in heavy traffic areas. Thin brick or masonry tile is placed in the concrete before it cures (actually integral with the floor structure). It does not require mortar to be used as a bonding agent with the floor structure.
Quality Selection: Consider the following when selecting a quality:
Color: Products with natural coloring (e.g., red brick and quarry tile) are low rank, while products with unusual natural or man-made color characteristics (e.g., green slate) are high rank.
Installation Pattern: The common bond pattern is the least labor intensive, with the herringbone pattern being more intensive, and the diamond pattern being the most intensive; ranking will increase as labor intensity increases.