Tile & Architectural Materials
Explore Our Tile Collections
Cement Tile Shop offers a curated collection of distinctive tile and architectural materials for residential and commercial projects. Our collections include handmade cement tile, zellige tile, large format terrazzo, marble tile and mosaics, Scarpa inlay tile, and breeze block. From traditional handmade surfaces to contemporary stone and terrazzo designs, our products are selected for projects where material, color, pattern and craftsmanship are an important part of the design.
Many of our products are handmade or produced from natural materials. Variation in color, shade, texture, dimensions, edges, veining, aggregate and surface appearance is part of the character of these materials. We encourage customers to review product information, order samples when available and consult our Installation Guidelines before beginning a project.
Handmade Cement Tile
Handmade cement tile has been used for generations to create colorful, patterned floors and walls. Often referred to as encaustic cement tile or hydraulic tile, cement tile is made by placing colored cement into a mold to form the decorative surface, then hydraulically pressing the tile rather than firing it in a kiln.
Our cement tile collections include traditional, geometric, Moroccan-inspired and contemporary patterns, along with solid colors and a variety of shapes and sizes. Many designs can also be customized using colors from the applicable collection.
Cement tile is naturally porous and requires proper installation, sealing and maintenance. Because the tiles are handmade, slight variations in color, pattern, thickness, surface and edges are expected and contribute to the finished appearance.
Explore our Pacific Cement Tile Collection and Mexican Cement Tile Collection.
Zellige Tile
Zellige tile is a traditional handmade fired clay tile known for its rich glaze, subtle color variation and distinctive handcrafted surface. Individual pieces may vary in shade, texture, thickness, edges and glaze coverage, creating the movement and variation associated with authentic zellige installations.
Our zellige collection includes square and rectangular formats, elongated shapes, specialty shapes and mosaic panels in a range of colors. Zellige can be used to create anything from a subtle tonal surface to a highly textured decorative feature.
Because zellige is handmade, customers and installers should become familiar with its natural characteristics and installation requirements before beginning a project.
For exterior applications, suitability depends on climate, exposure and installation conditions. Traditional handmade zellige, both glazed and unglazed, has not been verified as freeze–thaw resistant and is not recommended where exposed to freezing and thawing cycles. Review our Installation Guidelines before specifying zellige for outdoor use.
Explore our Zellige Tile Collection.
Large Format Terrazzo Tile
Our large format terrazzo tile collection offers the visual character of terrazzo in tile formats suited to contemporary residential and commercial interiors. Collections include terrazzo featuring stone chips, glass chips and mother-of-pearl, along with select shot-blasted finishes.
Terrazzo works well in designs ranging from clean and minimal to bold and decorative and can create a more continuous appearance when larger tile formats are used.
Explore Large Format Terrazzo Tile.
Marble Tile & Marble Mosaics
Natural marble tile and marble mosaics bring unique veining, color and movement to floors, walls, backsplashes, bathrooms and other architectural surfaces. Because marble is a natural stone, every piece is different and variation should be expected.
Our marble collection includes checkerboard tile, waterjet mosaics and a wide range of decorative patterns including chevron, herringbone, hexagon, penny round, fish scale, lantern and other geometric mosaic designs.
Explore our Marble Tile & Mosaic Collection.
Scarpa Inlay Tile
The Scarpa Inlay Collection brings together natural stone, cement tile and terrazzo in distinctive mosaic-like compositions inspired by architectural inlay work. The collection combines varied materials, colors and layouts to create decorative surfaces with a handcrafted character.
Scarpa Inlay tiles are available in multiple formats, with additional sizes, colors and finishes available for selected designs.
Explore the Scarpa Inlay Collection.
Breeze Block
Breeze block, also known as screen block or ventilation block, combines architectural form with function. These decorative concrete blocks can be used to create partitions, privacy screens and architectural walls while allowing light and air to move through the open pattern.
Our handmade breeze blocks are hydraulically pressed from cement, stone powder and colored pigments and are available in a variety of patterns and colors, with custom-color options available for selected designs.
Explore our Breeze Block Collection.
Natural Variation Is Part of the Material
Handmade tile and natural stone should not be expected to look identical from piece to piece. Depending on the material, variation may include differences in color, shade, texture, dimensions, thickness, edges, veining, aggregate, glaze and surface finish. These differences are generally part of the intended appearance of the product rather than defects.
For handmade materials, blending pieces from multiple cartons during installation helps distribute natural variation throughout the finished surface. Natural stone should also be laid out and reviewed before installation so that variation can be arranged in a way that works with the overall design.
Choosing the Right Tile for Your Project
The appropriate material depends on the application, design, installation conditions and maintenance expectations of the project. Installation requirements can vary significantly between cement tile, zellige, terrazzo, marble, natural stone and other materials.
Before ordering, review the individual product information and consider ordering physical samples whenever available. Before installation, review the applicable installation instructions and confirm product suitability, setting materials, grout, sealers and other requirements with a qualified professional installer.
Order Tile Samples or visit our Installation Guidelines for additional information.