Cement Tile Design Ideas — Decorative/Patterned

Cuban Tiles for the Fifth Wall: The Ceiling

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Cuban Tiles for the Fifth Wall: The Ceiling

Cuban tiles use bold, bright colors like salmon or indigo. Also prominent in Cuban Tiles is the use of double borders. Cuban Tile is de rigueur flooring for Miami homes built in the Spanish Mediterranean Revival period. This bright bathroom uses a classic Cuban Heritage Pattern in the bold, contemporary colors of Turquoise, Brown, and Caribbean Blue. The tile used on the floor, wall, and ceiling of this particular installation exudes a modern and cool feel. Here, a border is also used between the wall and floor joints to provide a boundary and transition. Ideas for Using Cuban Tiles Cement...

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Alcala Entryway Focuses on Cement Tile Versatility

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Alcala Entryway Focuses on Cement Tile Versatility

The stunning Alcala pattern in a custom colorway creates a spectacular floor with its showy pattern and border using warm colors and earth tones. The border, which nicely frames the pattern, can be used to accentuate a room or hallway. This particular installation shows how the traditional method of using cement tiles can create a focal point in any area. The Traditional Alcala Cement Tile pattern is an 8" x 8" tile. The colors used in this pattern are: Suede Blonde Wood Indian Red Brown You can use these colors, or get creative by designing your own color scheme. Choose...

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Cement Tile in Commercial Spaces: Coffee Shops

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Cement Tile in Commercial Spaces: Coffee Shops

The rich jewel tones in these cement tiles have created an atmosphere of whimsy and carefree relaxation in this Toronto coffee shop. Because they are so durable, cement tiles are an excellent choice for commercial floor applications, or high-traffic residential spaces. Commercial Cement Tile Floors The use of cement tile in high-traffic areas is quite common throughout Europe and South America where it can be seen on the floors, walls, and steps of centuries-old churches, homes and businesses. Cement tiles have withstood centuries of wear -- an important factor for commercial floors. Its strength lies in its beauty, its skid-resistance,...

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Cement Tile in Commercial Spaces: Coffee Shops

Posted by William Buyok on

Cement Tile in Commercial Spaces: Coffee Shops

The rich jewel tones in these cement tiles have created an atmosphere of whimsy and carefree relaxation in this Toronto coffee shop. Because they are so durable, cement tiles are an excellent choice for commercial floor applications, or high-traffic residential spaces. Commercial Cement Tile Floors The use of cement tile in high-traffic areas is quite common throughout Europe and South America where it can be seen on the floors, walls, and steps of centuries-old churches, homes and businesses. Cement tiles have withstood centuries of wear -- an important factor for commercial floors. Its strength lies in its beauty, its skid-resistance,...

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Cement Tile's Durability Shines in Las Vegas

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Cement Tile's Durability Shines in Las Vegas

A cigar shop and bar truly inspired by Cuban design, Casa Fuente inside the Forum Shops at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas showcases beautiful handmade cement tiles in bold colors of gold, red and black. A Colorful Cement Tile Checkerboard Make a statement with striking floors that enhance the theme of your entire commercial space. A basic checkerboard design gets a sophisticated update with unexpected colors and a gorgeous border. Solid color cement tiles can help create a great looking floor on a budget, especially in a setting as wild and fashionable as Las Vegas! With an estimated cost of...

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