Ensuring durability and aesthetics of construction facilities, as well as environmental issues are very important factors associated with the search for modern and innovative materials and technologies The article discusses the classification and properties of Portland consumer cements and innovative cements such as cements for aeration of concrete and cements with the addition of titanium dioxide. The test results of TioCem®CEM II/A-S 42.5 and Portland CEM I 42.5 cements are presented that were based on experiments performed with the usage of bars made of standardized mortar.