Cement Tile Design Ideas — Traditional/Classic

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...