Zag Vanilla & Olive Tile

Solid is the word: the Zag Vanille & Olivier is a full-bodied 20 × 20 cm cement tile, 16 mm thick, noticeably heavier than a ceramic tile of the same size. Carocim does not publish a unit weight on the product sheet, so ask the team for exact box weights when planning delivery or a wall installation.

Two guarantees of good behaviour in the sun: pigments selected to last, and the anti-UV treatment Carocim applies systematically to its outdoor cement tiles. The vanilla and olive-green tones of the Zag Vanille & Olivier are thus protected from fading. No laboratory rating is quoted on the datasheet, but sun resistance is built into the product's outdoor vocation.

In a laundry room, splashes and detergents set the rules: once sealed with a pore filler and a water-repellent product, this cement tile handles the environment well. Wipe up spills promptly and clean with neutral soap only — never bleach. The Zag Vanille & Olivier will reward you with a hard-wearing, distinctly charming Carocim floor.

Yes, a few classic pitfalls are easy to dodge: never soak the tiles before laying, always use double buttering with a suitable adhesive, keep joints fine, and never clean fresh grout with acid. Seal the cement tile with pore filler and water repellent before use. Follow these Carocim basics and the fitting will go smoothly.

Unmistakably: the two diagonal bands set in opposite corners are pure Baptiste Vandaele, the designer behind this Carocim collection. His minimalist, balanced geometry gives the cement tile a modern voice, softened here by the vanilla and olive-green palette. It is a signature you will recognise across every colourway of the range.