Cement Tile Design Ideas — Decorative/Patterned

Despite hundreds of existing cement tile patterns, sometimes you just have to literally break the mold. In the commercial design of this golf clubhouse, a simple contemporary design was created specifically for this environment. The designer hit a hole in one with a custom pattern that speaks volumes about the flexibility of cement tile and how well it works in contemporary design.  The simplicity of the repeating golf ball pattern on different shades of verdant green is a simple, fun metaphor. The design places large cement tile rugs in the lounge and dining area of the clubhouse. The clean lines...

Patchwork tile floors and walls using encaustic cement tile are incredibly popular. Patchwork is a great way to add color, pattern and visual interest to any room. The cheerful designs make you smile. Avente customer Laurie Suarez of San Clemente, CA, shares a patchwork design for her kitchen backsplash. She loves her kitchen. She explained, "The cement tile patchwork really provided the pop of color I wanted for my white kitchen." She was kind enough to share these photos with us. The 8x8 cement tiles used by Laurie for the kitchen backsplash include: Traditional Catalina Cement Tile; Classic San Tropez...

Cuban tile patterns in a classic color palette make a perfect powder room with lots of pizazz! Cement tiles are often called encaustic cement tile or Cuban tiles; but a rose by any other name is still a rose! The Cuban Heritage Collection is a stunning line of 8" x 8" cement floor tiles that revive the historical colors and designs used in Havana and Camaguey. Each original pattern comes in three colorways: one using the original, traditional colors; and two that use more contemporary colors. For this installation, the cement tile colors used in the powder room include Heritage...

Make a statement with the bright colors and bold patterns that only Cuban tile can offer. These historical cement tile patterns with their deep, rich colors originated or evolved from the heyday of Cuba's Golden Age of the early 1900s. In this Florida installation, the Cuban cement tile rug pairs well with the surrounding large format neutral stone in creating an eye-catching focal point for the homeowner's living area.   Tips for Cement Tile Rugs Thinking about creating a tile rug with our cement tiles? Then make sure to review our Tips for a Cement Tile Rug Design. To ensure...

A centered rug pattern with border in a warm palette welcomes guests. Using the border pattern on the stairs risers gives eye-catching curb appeal. The stunning pattern of our Traditional Alcala cement tile series, in a custom colorway, creates a spectacular entry for this Southern California home. The owners wanted to showcase the front porch of their home with a dramatic cement tile pattern and border using warm colors and earth tones that were complementary to their home and their historic neighborhood. The border, which frames the 8"x8" Traditional Alcala cement tile pattern rather nicely, can be used to accentuate...