If you are considering using patterned cement tiles in your home, whether as a kitchen backsplash or as floor tiles, in your bathroom, and are doubting whether or not cement tiles will stand the test of time. It’s good to remember that few other tiles have been around for so long and still keep coming back strong every now and then. They are super popular right now, especially in kitchens and bathrooms. They quickly transform any blah room into a wow one. Another excellent characteristic of cement tiles is that because they are handmade no two tiles look exactly the same. This characteristic makes them authentic and gives them a feeling of originality.
There are so many patterns available by different manufacturers that is almost overwhelming. I’m sharing a few sources at the bottom of this post. Whatever patterned tile you decide on,
one thing to keep in mind is that you should follow installation instructions to the T, especially when it comes to the final sealing step. Cement tiles are incredibly tricky, and they can be damaged very easily. They can get stained, not precisely a beautiful patina and these ugly
stains are very difficult to fix. Manufacturers are usually not responsible for any stain developed after improper installation because they stand behind the fact that due to the nature of the cement tiles being made by hand they are prepared to look imperfect. The truth is that a beautiful patina on a tile is not exactly a stain, that’s why it’s so important to make sure that your installer is doing the installation correctly.
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Design by Jessica Helgerson
Tom Scheerer. Love the use as a statement backsplash wall in this kitchen. See the rest of this beach house in the Bahamas here.
Patio by Emily Henderson
Where to buy Encaustic Cement Tiles
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- Cement Tile Shop
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- Cuban Tropical
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- Cle Tile
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- Fireclay Tile
Cement Tile Shop offers a big selection of different styles and patterns. If looking for cement tiles with modern patterns, Cle Tile is a good source. If you are restoring a Spanish Colonial or for a more California feel, Cuban Tropical is a good source. Fireclay Tile has a lot of Mediterranean styles.
I used these black, and white rhombus patterned tiles in my son’s bathroom, and we love the result. From Lili Cement Tiles.
