Cement Tile Design Ideas — Decorative/Patterned

Old World Allure for a Patio With San Juan Cement Tile

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Old World Allure for a Patio With San Juan Cement Tile

Revamp your existing patio from plain concrete, grass or soil to creating a long-lasting vision of relaxation and well-being. In this design, a group of four traditional San Juan pattern tiles have created medallions that are separated by a row of solid color tiles on each side to create a layout reminiscent of Spanish Colonial designs. Our Traditional Cement Tiles are a classic collection of historical cement tile patterns available in the standard 8"x8" format. The San Juan cement tile installation pictured in this Design Idea takes its cue from adjacent terracotta-colored pavers and decorative accent tiles. Not only does...

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Warm Cuban Tile Border for Fireplace

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Warm Cuban Tile Border for Fireplace

With cold days and long nights, there is nothing better than warming up to a fire in the hearth with friends. Make your fireplace the focal point of the room with hand-painted cement tiles. The bold colors and intricate patterns of Cuban Heritage Cement Tile make a warm and cozy fireplace. In this case, the border and corner pieces frame the flush mount fireplace perfectly when paired with plain ceramic tile. To avoid cuts and cement tile trim, the cement tile is paired with a plain ceramic tile that compliments the design and helps to simplify the installation. The customer's...

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Kitchen Backsplash Focuses on Cuban Cement Tile

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Kitchen Backsplash Focuses on Cuban Cement Tile

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...

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Cluny Cement Tile Adds Class to Bathroom

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Cluny Cement Tile Adds Class to Bathroom

With an abundance of design options and color schemes available, cement tile is the ideal choice for a bathroom floor. Together with its inherent slip-resistance properties, even when it becomes wet, and its ability to wear beautifully, using cement tile in a bathroom will add just the right amount of class and style. Recreate the European style pictured here using encaustic cement tile from our Classic Collection. The versatility of the Cluny design illustrates how this crisp and clean pattern can create a floor with a focal point in an easy-to-use and flexible palette.  See all of the Classic Cluny...

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Cement Tile for Wainscoting Wall Application

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Cement Tile for Wainscoting Wall Application

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...

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