Cement Tile Design Ideas

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...

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...