cement tile
Emily Oster
from top left - Ace Hotel in Panama City via DOMAINE - source unknown - via Coco & Kelley - Alhambra Kitchen by Jessica Helgerson Interior Design - via THE MADE SHOP - via Cement Tile Shop - via Apartment Therapy - via Desire to Inspire photo by Alexander James
Cement tile, also known as encaustic or hydraulic tile, is made of cement, marble powder and natural pigments. The process requires no firing but rather uses a hydraulic press and mould that is then air dried. The crafting of these traditional tiles hasn't changed since the 1800's and is considered quite environmentally friendly as so much less energy is used compared to fired ceramics. Cement tiles are extremely durable, easy to clean, non-flammable, non-polluting, recyclable, naturally insulating and beautiful! I am pretty obsessed with them and would love to use them in a kitchen or bathroom or maybe both!