Cement Tile Design Ideas — Backsplash/Wall

Cement tiles are the perfect choice for bathroom installations.  In this installation, the tile is used on the floor, wall, and ceiling for a very modern feel. The border is used between the wall and floor joints to provide a boundary and transition.   Create a contemporary look with cement tiles using these guidelines: Limit your choices to a few colors. Choose simple patterns that use just a few colors. Install patterns so they run to the edge of the room. Use a border at the edge of a room if you are installing the same pattern on vertical and...

The versatility of cement tile offers a building material that works well on indoor walls and backsplashes in the kitchen or bathroom. Transfer the same rich and silky feeling of cement tile to the outdoors where you and your guests experience a new environment, just like this fountain and concrete wall tile backsplash did for its owners. Creating a Cement Tile Masterpiece This French-inspired pattern is a classic Bordeaux cement tile pattern. Concrete tiles are a long-lasting, sustainable and high-quality product. The use of cement tiles on outdoor walls is not common in the United States. We're sure more designers,...

Inspired by a seaport located in western France, our Classic LaRochelle series of handmade cement tile captures and delivers the same maritime essence and architectural harmony of its namesake. Rich in color and design, LaRochelle lends its serene durability and heritage to an outdoor commercial application as wainscoting at this Palos Verdes, California resort. The cement tile pattern is further accentuated with the use of solid color handmade cement tile trim and molding. Cement Tile Tip Remember, although cement tile can be used outdoors, it cannot be used in frosty environments. If your project is located where frost or freezing...

One of the biggest trends in cement tile is to use them for a backsplash, primarily a kitchen backsplash, like the one shown here. This cement tile backsplash design, featured on houzz.com, makes a lot of sense. Why? Because cement tiles: Provide a powerful design punch that allows homeowners to create a personal statement where it matters most.  Are available in an array of geometric, traditional and contemporary patterns that can be customized with choices that include palettes with 90 colors. Additionally, these handmade tiles are crafted to endure decades of wear from foot traffic and have a color layer...

Cement tile can be used in non-traditional methods such as this wainscoting wall application. The pattern uses a row of border tiles at chair rail height and a "double border" at the floor-to-wall joint. Grey cement tiles are used for flooring. The neutral color is easy to maintain in high-traffic areas. Cement tile is a great choice for durability and is considered a green building material. In this design, the Manzanillo pattern in 8"x8" format is used with these colors: Antique Ivory Pewter Indian Red You can use these colors or get creative and design your own color scheme. Choose...