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Carocim's cement tile is priced per square metre: at €220.50 per square metre, 10 square metres of Carreau Scorpion Ebony Noir come to €2,205, excluding laying and finishing costs. This price covers the handmade production and the pattern designed by Claire Detallante for this deep black shade.

The Scorpion range, which the Carreau Scorpion Ebony Noir belongs to, is published by Carocim, a French house specialising in artisanal cement tiles. The pattern was designed by Claire Detallante and comes in several colourways, including this deep black that sharpens the graphic look of the design once the tiles are laid together.

The pigments of the Carreau Scorpion Ebony Noir are stabilised by the anti-UV treatment Carocim systematically applies to its cement tiles designed for outdoor use. This process protects the pattern's deep black from sun-bleaching and means this tile can be laid on a terrace without fear of premature fading.

Cement tile flooring has its roots in nineteenth-century homes, and the Carreau Scorpion Ebony Noir fits just as naturally into a period house as into a contemporary interior. Its deep black shade and the pattern designed by Claire Detallante for Carocim play on this contrast between heritage and modern style.

Like any cement tile, the Carreau Scorpion Ebony Noir stays porous until it has received a finishing treatment. The sealer treatment applied by Carocim closes this surface porosity and makes everyday cleaning far easier, while slightly deepening the black shade without ever dulling or over-darkening the finished look.