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Inspriration

Introducing the Cantera Collection

From Cotto to Cotto Allende, Mexico has been a source of inspiration for some of our most exciting collections. We’re thrilled to introduce the next chapter of Mexican tile, Cantera stone. Crafted from volcanic rock, these unique stone tiles are ideal for indoor or outdoor installations in temperate climates. Discover the magic of this special collection.

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Tile Layouts We Love

Tile Layouts We Love

The original subway tile layout Tried-and-True: Offset Tiles Offset rectangular tiles rose to popularity with New...

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Tiles That Make a Splash

The Best Tile Types for Pools Our clients are often pleasantly surprised to discover how many tile types are suitable...

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Beyond Basic Subway Tiles

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Tones That Transcend: New Elemental Blue

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A Designer Destination with Bobby Berk

A Designer Destination with Bobby Berk

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Think Pink: The Color of 2023

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Zia's Cement Tiles in Los Angeles

Zia's Cement Tiles in Los Angeles

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A Tile Journey Through America

A Tile Journey Through America

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Delta Dreams: The Ultimate Patterned Cement Tile

Delta Dreams: The Ultimate Patterned Cement Tile

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Zia Tile in House Beautiful: Jean Stoffer's Michigan Masterpiece

Zia Tile in House Beautiful: Jean Stoffer's Michigan Masterpiece

A Joyful Juxtaposition To be featured in House Beautiful is every designer’s dream. This Hearst-brand magazine showcases only ...

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Everything You Need to Know About...Grout Spacers

Everything You Need to Know About...Grout Spacers

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The Leo Cottage: Cement Tile At Its Most Charming

The Leo Cottage: Cement Tile At Its Most Charming

Cozy cottage style has taken on a whole new meaning in recent years. The classic shabby chic aesthetic has increasingly incor...

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Why Cement Tile?

Why Cement Tile?

Cement tile or bust! If you’re jumping headfirst into a new renovation or construction project, cement tile should be at the top ...

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Splish Splash! Cement Tiles For Your Shower Floor

Splish Splash! Cement Tiles For Your Shower Floor

Tiling doesn’t have to be a big installation project, you can add decorative tile to small spaces too! If you’re looking for an e...

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The Fireplace: A Hot New Trend in Cement Tile

The Fireplace: A Hot New Trend in Cement Tile

The fireplace has always been hailed as a centerpiece of the home; the central placement and prominence of the hearth makes your...

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Bathroom Tiles: Using Cement in a Bathroom or Powder Room

Bathroom Tiles: Using Cement in a Bathroom or Powder Room

Whether you're renovating your bathroom or building it from scratch, cement tiles are a fantastic foundation material, and come...

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The Mindwelling: Colorful California Backyard Reveal

The Mindwelling: Colorful California Backyard Reveal

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Back to Black - Vertically Stacked 2x8 Cement Tile

Back to Black - Vertically Stacked 2x8 Cement Tile

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Milennial Pink Perfection - Kate Marker Interiors

Milennial Pink Perfection - Kate Marker Interiors

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Curated Cottage by Mason St. Peter

Curated Cottage by Mason St. Peter

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Queer Eye + West Elm + Zia Tile = Victory

Queer Eye + West Elm + Zia Tile = Victory

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Zia Featured on Stay Here

Zia Featured on Stay Here

Designer Genevieve Gorder and real estate pundit Peter Lorimer meet the owners and help make their space a money maker. Palm S...

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The Californian - San Diego

The Californian - San Diego

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The Ultimate Guide to Mastering Grout

The Ultimate Guide to Mastering Grout

The Pre-Grout Program We know you’re eager to grout, but there are a few simple steps you have to follow first! Apply your th...

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Exploring Earth Tones in Artisanal Cement Tile

Exploring Earth Tones in Artisanal Cement Tile

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New Year, New Color Trends

New Year, New Color Trends

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A Backsplash that Splashes Back

A Backsplash that Splashes Back

Classic Unglazed Natural You can’t go wrong with a classic. Our traditional unglazed zellige tiles have an incomparable earth...

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Decor with a Story: The Priceless Patina of Cement Tile

Decor with a Story: The Priceless Patina of Cement Tile

Great Expectations Prepare yourself for the future when considering cement tile. It’s crucial to know what to expect prior to e...

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12 Ways to Choose the Right Tiles for Your Home

12 Ways to Choose the Right Tiles for Your Home

Match the Style of Your Home If you’ve spent hours scrolling through online tile websites, you’re not alone! While we love perusi...

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Van Dyke Hotel - Nashville

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What's Cookin' Good Lookin': Cement Tile for Restaurants

What's Cookin' Good Lookin': Cement Tile for Restaurants

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Make Laundry Day Fun with Encaustic Cement Tiles

Make Laundry Day Fun with Encaustic Cement Tiles

Super Strength and Real Reliability Why are Cement Tile For Laundry Room perfect for decorating? Most importantly, they’re wate...

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Revamp Your Commercial Space with Cement Tile

Revamp Your Commercial Space with Cement Tile

It might seem like an impossible task to find durable materials that are also exciting to look at, but that’s where cement...

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Cement Tile: Past and Future

Cement Tile: Past and Future

Handcrafted cement tiles were first popularized in the grand public buildings of Barcelona, and quickly proliferated through...

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Cement Tile in Outdoor Spaces

Cement Tile in Outdoor Spaces

We live in the gorgeous city of Los Angeles—where space is limited. Each space we have is curated to allow for maximum comfort, ...

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Always-Inspiring Tile Trends

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Feelin' Edgy? Let's Talk Tile Edges!

Feelin' Edgy? Let's Talk Tile Edges!

Work it Wall to Wall The simplest way to avoid complicated edges is to install your tile wall to wall! Leave no negative space ...

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Installing Cement Tiles

Installing Cement Tiles

The only thing left to do is lay the tiles. There’s a time and a place for DIY projects, but we never recommend laying tiles your...

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