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.
Feelin' Hot: Zellige for Your Fireplace
Located smack dab in the middle of your homes focal point, a fireplace is a small space with a massive impact. And although ever...
Delta Dreams: The Ultimate Patterned Cement Tile
Countless Creations While it may look like a basic two-toned tile, Delta is deceptively simple. We’ve seen this patterned tile...
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 ...
Everything You Need to Know About...Grout Spacers
Grouting Zellige 101 The rumors are true, zellige CAN be installed edge to edge. That means minimal grout in those natur...
What Makes Terracotta So Timeless?
The deep, rusty tone is unapologetically warm and evokes imagery of balmy Mediterranean nights. With the oldest terracotta f...
Art You Can Step On! (Cement Tiles For your Kitchen Floor)
We could go on and on about their durability, but we also have to mention how gosh darn gorgeous they look! By some unknown la...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
The Mindwelling: Colorful California Backyard Reveal
(They’re based right here in LA and have a ton of in-stock cement tile options, if you need something quick and are in LA and w...
Back to Black - Vertically Stacked 2x8 Cement Tile
📸 @themittentog "It was kev actually who said, why not a bedroom wall? We have been so inspired by beautiful brickwork patterni...
Curated Cottage by Mason St. Peter
Bishop 4×4 cement tile in Jaipur Pink and White Annie and David drew inspiration from our Bishop tile but wanted to mak...
Queer Eye + West Elm + Zia Tile = Victory
We had previously worked with the show’s production company on the 2018 show “Stay Here.” They loved our product and invite...
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...
The Californian - San Diego
The colorful, mid-century modern decor is curated but notsoby the book that it doesn’t feel livable. The cacti and palm tree mot...
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...
Exploring Earth Tones in Artisanal Cement Tile
Beautiful Bone White Beginning with the basics, Bone is a softer shade of classic white, as a touch of ivory adds warmth. If...
New Year, New Color Trends
Sherwin Williams: Darkroom While many design studios have highlighted vibrant hues recently, the Sherwin-Williams Color of the ...
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...
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...
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...
Van Dyke Hotel - Nashville
This bed and beverage—yes, beverage—is stationed in a cultural hub. Located in a bustling shopping and dining area, this hotel...
The Tile You've Been Waiting For: Cotto
You might not be able to travel to a beachside town and sip Aperol spritz on a Mediterranean patio, but you CAN make your space ...
What Does "High Fired" Mean?
“Clay and ceramic tiles can be fired in a kiln at different temperatures, which means the outcome of the material is dependent ...
What's Cookin' Good Lookin': Cement Tile for Restaurants
Kitchens with Character Handmade tile has so much more character than mass-produced materials, and your patrons will notice the...
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...
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...
Cement Tile: Past and Future
Handcrafted cement tiles were first popularized in the grand public buildings of Barcelona, and quickly proliferated through...
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, ...
Cantera + Color-Enhancing Sealers
The Cantera Story Cantera translates to “quarry,” describing a stone that has formed from volcanic material over eons. Celebr...
The Power of Pearly Tile
The Beauty of Bright Neutrals Decorating with light neutral tones offers unparalleled versatility. A white or off-white surf...
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...
The Best Tile Colors For Every Mood
Top yellow tile shades Here Comes the Sun If you’re looking for an instant mood-booster, you can’t beat yellow. Ou...
Tile Layouts We Love
The original subway tile layout Tried-and-True: Offset Tiles Offset rectangular tiles rose to popularity with New...
Beyond Basic Subway Tiles
The dynamic option Zellige Tile: 2”x6” Bejmat With our 2x6-inch bejmat zellige tiles, we honor traditional Morocc...
At Home with Amanda Thomas
Sisters with style A Family Affair Amanda enlisted the help of her multihyphenate sister, Claire Thomas, to colla...
Introducing the Cantera Collection
An Explosive Beginning Our Cantera tiles are cut from volcanic rock. Each tile bears the unique imprint of nature's fie...
The Six Colors of Cotto
Discover our complete selection of shades: Red Clay Our Red Clay tile color is a captivating representation of warm...
Tones That Transcend: New Elemental Blue
An eternal blue hue: Yves Klein’s Legacy Our Elemental Blue tiles aim to conjure the same sense of limitless possibilit...
Zellige Mosaics: A Twist on Tradition
Get to know our dynamic new collection. What Are Zellige Mosaic Tiles? Zellige tile's original form is the mosaic...
A Designer Destination with Bobby Berk
Casa Tierra is a 2.3-acre rental property boasting seven bedrooms, two casitas, and a picture-perfect pool. Based in Los Ang...
Introducing Cotto Allende
Building on the enthusiasm around our core Cotto line, we are thrilled to introduce this new category expansion. Our Cotto Allen...
Cotto Three Ways: Zia's Take on Terra Cotta
Our high-fired version of terra cotta puts a modern twist on tradition, as we introduce various tones, shapes, and sizes. No ...
Limestone: From the Mediterranean to Your Home
In North Africa & the Mediterranean To understand the significance of limestone, we must study the icons of antiquity. No...
Zia's Cement Tiles in Los Angeles
Bishop 4x4s – Mason St. Peter We love seeing our tiles used in ways we never expected! Mason St. Peter opted for the bright and ...
Zellige in the Kitchen
How Zellige Can Boost Your Kitchen’s Appearance When your kitchen is ready for a remodel or is just lacking some pop, Zellige ...
A Tile Journey Through America
Monstera – Miami Escape to the Sunshine State with imagery of palm trees and white sand beaches. Our Monstera tiles are ideal...
