Diagonal Star Eucalyptus Tile

Two colours only — green and white — flow into the divider mould of this cement tile: each compartment of the handmade mould receives its pigment before pressing. The central-star design of the Diagonale Star Eucalyptus, from Carocim's (Re)Visités collection, is a clean, graphic reading of a classic; a coordinating plain tile can push the simplicity even further.

Before your delivery, note that cement tiles travel on sturdy pallets precisely because they are dense and breakage can happen. Check every box of Diagonale Star Eucalyptus on arrival — each holds twelve 20 x 20 cm tiles, 16 mm thick, covering 0.48 m² — and note any damage on the delivery slip. Report it to Carocim promptly so broken tiles can be replaced.

Cool, decidedly: the eucalyptus green of this Carocim cement tile sits on the fresh side of the palette, sharpened by its white background. It pairs beautifully with off-white, ecru or sandy walls that let the graphic star breathe, while a deep green echoing the pattern creates a more enveloping mood. Avoid piling bright colours around it.

A perfectly flat, dry screed is indeed the rule: cement tiles are laid with double-buttering adhesive, and any unevenness would telegraph through the finished surface. Choose fine 1 to 2 mm joints in a light tone close to the white background so the green star of Carocim's Diagonale Star Eucalyptus reads as one continuous carpet.

16 mm thick, with a wear layer coloured all the way through: this cement tile is built to last. Mineral pigments are naturally stable, and Carocim adds a systematic anti-UV treatment on tiles destined for outdoor use, shielding the green and white of the Diagonale Star Eucalyptus from fading. The shades stay true season after season.