Laurel L Tile

Compared with today's oversized ceramic tiles, the 20x20 cm format of this Carocim cement tile creates a much denser grid of joints across a floor. Carreau L Laurier reads as more textured and traditional visually, closer to the historic look cement tiles originally had in French interiors.

Yes, a south-facing terrace is exactly the kind of exposure Carocim's anti-UV treatment is built for. Because this cement tile, Carreau L Laurier, is treated to protect its pigments before leaving the workshop, the colour should hold up well even under sustained direct sunlight across the seasons.

Yes, small pinholes, subtle tone shifts and minor surface irregularities are typical signatures of a genuinely handmade Carocim cement tile. On Carreau L Laurier, these imperfections confirm the artisanal, hand-poured process behind it rather than the machine-perfect uniformity of an industrially fired ceramic tile.

Generally yes, if the tile has been properly sealed. On a treated Carreau L Laurier, scuff marks usually lift with a pH-neutral soap and a soft brush; on unsealed Carocim cement tile they can penetrate the porous surface and be harder to fully remove.

A water- and oil-repellent sealer sealer is the type recommended for this Carocim cement tile, applied after installation to close its natural porosity. On Carreau L Laurier, this kind of sealer keeps out water and grease stains while leaving the plain colour and matte finish of the tile unchanged.