Cement Tile Spotlight

Cement Tile Spotlight

Alhambra - This pattern is beautifully Moorish and Arabic, with its lace-like geometries.  One of the preeminent historic sites with this sort of intricate pattern is the Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain. We made the design mold based on a historic tile made by the Spanish Tile Company in Los...
Miami's Thompson Hotel includes a high-style speakeasy, just the place for intriguing cocktails and mouth-watering tidbits.  Underlining the spectacular setting's historic past and lively present, our Copenhagen cement tiles unfurl across the restaurant floor, emphasizing its glamor and glitz. The dark and moody image above doesn't give full justice this encaustic tile's intricate blend...
 We've talked about the versatility of Burgos.  But what's the history of this adaptable cement tile pattern?  While it would not be surprising -- given the design's graphic, contemporary feel -- to discover that it was a concrete tile design that we'd created in the past few years, it's actually one of the...
Who would think that a simple geometric of triangles could be so inviting?  The graphic pattern that is Khufu is at once cutting-edge contemporary, old-timey nostalgic and -- as rendered in the standard mustard and blue color way -- mid-70s mod.  As used by architect Barbara Bestor in Los Angeles' Beachwood...
  Our Cluny cement tile sizzles in this outdoor grill created by a client in Dallas, Texas, turning what could have been a very simple, austere space in something playful, definitely colorful and certainly a centerpiece. The same qualities that make our cement tiles perfect for an outdoor space — in addition...
If the search for Fez cement tiles was what brought you to our website, then chances are we've got Barbara Bestor to thank for the referral.  Her use of our Fez concrete tiles in Intelligensia's Sunset Junction location in the Silver Lake section of Los Angeles is still -- even seven years later -- causing...
When Adam Tihany chose our Copenhagen cement tiles for Bouchon Beverly Hills, we were very pleased to discover that we were on this mega-watt star designer’s radar.  Tihany is known for his work on some of the most elegant restaurants and hotels in the world.  He's the go-to guy for Chefs Thomas Keller...
Cluny cement tiles are not only pronounced like George Clooney, these concrete tiles also share the actor's classically handsome looks and versatility.  In fact, the name of these encaustic tiles derives from a district in the fabled Burgundy region of France.  Evocative of that country's medieval heritage with its...
"How do you come up with your cement tile designs?" is a question we hear a lot around here.  So, in order to satisfy your curiosity, we've decided to share a little bit about the creation stories behind some of our concrete tile patterns. How did you come up...
When it comes to cement tile trends, Patchwork is where it's at.  This eclectic and quirky look has quietly been gaining steam.  Colorful and exuberant, patchwork’s riotous mix works just as well in traditional homes as it does in spare, modern ones.  And this collage of cement tile pattern...

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