Tile the Umbrella

This Carocim cement tile receives the systematic anti-UV treatment applied to every reference rated for outdoor use, and the Parapluie is one of them. The light blue, beige and black pigments of the motif keep their intensity under repeated sun exposure, with no premature fading seen under normal outdoor conditions.

At 16 mm thick, the natural porosity typical of cement tile is why the Parapluie needs a water- and oil-repellent sealer applied after laying. Skip this step and the surface stays vulnerable to stains and moisture absorption, which can dull the light blue, beige and black tones of the Carocim motif over time.

The Parapluie belongs to Marta Pignol's SU.Real collection for Carocim, a Pop and Surrealist line built on unexpected figurative motifs rather than the classic geometric repertoire of cement tile. Carocim doesn't list a dedicated lookbook for the range, but this minimalist, stylised umbrella captures SU.Real's light, poetic identity well.

Yes, small surface variations are normal on a handmade cement tile like the Parapluie: they come from Carocim's natural curing and traditional hand-pressing process. Once several tiles are laid together, these subtle differences blend into the overall floor and don't affect the strength or colour retention of the light blue, beige and black motif.

The Parapluie's motif is set into the body of the cement tile, using Carocim's traditional technique where pigments are poured into a mould before pressing rather than printed on the surface. This stylised, minimalist umbrella in light blue, beige and black owes its contemporary feel to that clean, graphic simplicity rather than any ornate detailing.