Cement Tile Design Ideas — Backsplash/Wall

Cement tile is a flexible product. To create interest, this kitchen design implemented the perfect Cuban cement tile pattern for the backsplash and wall tile - Design 110 2B - for a clean, contemporary design. Our client, Deb K., of Boston shared her installation photos and had this to say about the tiles, "We love how it looks - the tile really transforms the kitchen." Designing with cement tile means taking a vision, idea or surrounding area, and making it come to life. In this kitchen that uses Cuban cement tile, the bold pattern perfectly complements the various textures and...

Traditional Bayahibe C (black and white colorway) cement tile with a polished finish in an 8-in format graces this powder room wall. Photo: Courtesy of Avente Customer Laurie Suarez "Just wanted to send you a picture of the finished powder room. The Black and White Bayahibe looks awesome. We just love it!" Laurie S.San Clemente, CA     Designing with Cement Tile Designing with cement tile means taking a vision, idea or surrounding complementary area, and making it come to life. In this installation, the cement tile pattern is centered, and all cuts are near the edge of the wall....

The quintessential elements of handmade cement tile were the perfect choice for this kitchen backsplash. The simple pattern and muted colors tied in perfectly with the colors of the cabinets and granite countertops. "Cement tiles added that personality to my kitchen that I was looking for!" Brenda B., Pfafftown NC Our Mission Zebra B 8"x8" handmade cement tile is a wonderful tile pattern that effortlessly combines warm, earthy tones. These colors, from our Mission Cement Tile Color Palette, bring forth a serene, yet stimulating area for preparing food, entertaining guests, or to just relax. To read the complete story on...

Encaustic cement tile can be used on walls to create a unique wainscot with pattern and vibrant color. Encaustic cement tile wainscoting is a great way to carry a floor pattern to the wall from adjoining rooms. Or, consider using a border pattern with plain tiles to complement a floor design. Here's some favorite encaustic cement tile wainscot ideas and inspiriation. If you've ever seen a decorative treatment on the lower half of a wall, then you've seen wainscoting. Traditionally, wainscoting is used to protect walls from becoming damaged when chairs or other furniture is moved around, such as in...

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...