Kros Black & White Tile

The tile itself tells you when: once water stops beading on the surface and starts soaking in, it is time to renew the water- and oil-repellent sealer on this Carocim cement tile. Frequency depends on traffic and exposure; between applications, keep Carreau Kros Noir & Blanc clean with pH-neutral soap only.

One name stands behind this pattern: baptiste Vandaele, who designed the Kros motif for Carocim. His interlaced diagonal bands forming a graphic cross give Carreau Kros Noir & Blanc its bold, structured character — a contemporary signature that sets this cement tile apart from anonymous, mass-produced decorative flooring.

In the traditional care of cement tiles, wax is optional rather than essential. What Carreau Kros Noir & Blanc truly needs is a water- and oil-repellent pore sealer after installation, then routine cleaning with pH-neutral soap. Some owners add a thin wax for patina, but Carocim's protection routine works perfectly without it.

Yes. An anti-UV treatment is applied systematically by Carocim to its outdoor cement tiles, and Carreau Kros Noir & Blanc benefits from it fully. The treatment protects the black and white pigment layer against discolouration, so the tile's striking cross motif keeps its contrast even under prolonged direct sunlight.

Craft discipline is the answer: Carocim's artisans dose the black and white pigmented cement with practised consistency, press each 20 × 20 cm tile individually, and control the result piece by piece. The remaining nuances are the cement tile's handmade signature; mixing tiles from several boxes during installation blends them harmoniously.