Cefalu Black & White Tile

Yes, with the right protection protocol: sealed with a pore-filling product and a water-repellent treatment, this 16 mm Carocim cement tile copes well with a humid pool environment. Ventilation and proper drainage help, and cleaning stays strictly neutral, no chlorinated products on the surface. The black and white radiating crosses of Carreau Cefalu Noir & Blanc turn a pool room into a graphic statement.

Paola Navone works from the Mediterranean's decorative memory: crosses and radiating elements echo the geometric pavements of southern towns, distilled into a repeating, modern grid. For Carocim she kept only the essential lines, letting black and white do the talking. That is why Carreau Cefalu Noir & Blanc feels both ancient and current, a cement tile with heritage and edge.

Today the Cefalu design already exists in two moods: this black and white version and a softer grey and white one, both at Carocim. Collections evolve with their designer, so for upcoming colourways the reliable source is Carocim.com. Meanwhile, the current cement tile duo of Carreau Cefalu Noir & Blanc offers a strong or gentle take on the same radiating geometry.

With a careful protocol, yes: complete drying of the screed, double-spread adhesive, fine joints, and a slow, progressive first heat-up after installation. Those classic precautions let a cement tile like Carreau Cefalu Noir & Blanc live happily on low-temperature underfloor heating. Have your tiler follow standard practice and ask Carocim for any project-specific advice before starting.

Rather than a label, a systematic factory practice: Carocim treats every exterior-bound cement tile against UV, protecting the pigments from solar radiation. Carreau Cefalu Noir & Blanc therefore keeps its deep black and bright white outdoors, year-round, without you adding anything. For technical documentation on the treatment, the Carocim team will answer directly.