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Cuban Tile Redux in Muted Color Palette

Tile Talk

The redux also shows how cement tiles are not just for flooring anymore. Because of their ubiquitous use in residential and commercial applications on the island of Cuba, cement tiles became known as Cuban tiles in some parts of the world. Cement tile are used for floor and wainscot in this powder room.

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New Cuban Tile Collection Highlights Rich, Architectural Style of Historic Havana

Cement Style

The Villa Lagoon Tile Cuban Collection is available in twenty patterns which are presented in colorways exactly or similar to those seen on historical Cuban floors and walls. Similar to natural stone, each cement tile is unique with slight color variations, the sign of an artisan-made product.

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Cement Tiles Inspired by World Travels

Granada Tile

Gracing the walls and floors of wealthy homes to extravagant palaces and temples alike, tile has become cemented in our culture as one of the most integral and impactful elements of our world’s stylistic influences. Medallions and filigree designs resemble jewelry on the floors of palaces and store fronts. Moroccan Tile. Cuban Tile.

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Avente Tile Talk: Cement Tile Designs That Impress!

Tile Talk

The stunning Alcala cement tile pattern (pictured above) is a wonderful example of how a custom colorway created an eye-catching floor using warm colors and earth tones. Handmade cement tiles start as a mixture of natural materials including crushed limestone, Portland cement, aggregate (small stones), sand, and water. at 6:00 AM.

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