Swamp Eye Tile

Handmade production leaves its trace, and that is precisely the point: each Carreau Oeil Marecage is crafted individually, so slight shifts in the green, brown and beige tones or in the pattern edges appear from tile to tile. These irregularities are the proof of an authentic cement tile; Carocim regards them as the signature of the maker's hand.

No — that reputation belongs to unprotected tiles. Carocim systematically applies an anti-UV treatment for outdoor use, keeping the green, brown and beige pigments of Carreau Oeil Marecage protected and true. A cement tile treated this way holds its colours reliably in the sun; maintain the sealer and clean with neutral soap to keep the stylised eye sharp.

Design at Carocim is a house craft: motifs like the stylised eye of Carreau Oeil Marecage are developed within its collections — here, Céleste Mogador — where drawing, colour and mould-making are followed with care. The result is a cement tile with a mysterious, expressive character; for details about the studio's process, Carocim.com and the Carocim team are the best sources.

25 tiles per square metre go down quickly, but resist walking on Carreau Oeil Marecage until the adhesive has fully set, following your adhesive manufacturer's timings. Cement tiles also need grouting and a pore sealer before heavy use. Carocim recommends protecting the freshly laid surface throughout the finishing phase so the green, brown and beige motif starts life flawlessly.

Humid environments demand a well-sealed surface: around an indoor pool, Carreau Oeil Marecage can be considered provided the cement tiles receive a thorough pore-sealing treatment and regular care with neutral soap — never acid or chlorine-based cleaners. Rated for exterior use, this Carocim design copes with demanding settings; discuss your specific pool project with Carocim beforehand.