Vanilla & Midnight Blue Zig Check

Yes, that is a fair description: protected by the anti-UV treatment Carocim applies systematically to its outdoor cement tiles, the vanilla and midnight-blue pigments of the Zig Vanille & Bleu Nuit resist fading. What the years add is a gentle mineral patina that softens the surface — the tile matures gracefully instead of losing its colours.

Entirely by hand: the vanilla and midnight-blue pigments are poured into a divider mould that traces the wide diagonal bands, then the cement tile is pressed and left to cure naturally, with no firing. Every Zig Vanille & Bleu Nuit leaves the Carocim workshop carrying the subtle nuances that only handcraft can produce.

220.50 euros for each square metre — that is your base rate; on top of it, allow a cutting margin for offcuts, border cuts and the odd breakage — more if you plan a diagonal layout. The product sheet fixes no percentage, so size the margin with the Carocim team. Ordering all your cement tiles in one batch also keeps the shades consistent.

Absolutely: the wide parallel diagonals are Baptiste Vandaele's hallmark within this Carocim collection. His pared-back graphic language turns the cement tile into a modular composition, and the vanilla and midnight-blue palette gives the Zig Vanille & Bleu Nuit its elegant, timeless contrast. One glance and the collection's signature is unmistakable.

No — never soak or dampen a cement tile before laying, unlike traditional terracotta. The Zig Vanille & Bleu Nuit is laid dry, with double buttering of a suitable adhesive and fine joints. Moisture at this stage can cause staining or adhesion issues. Follow this Carocim basic and the installation will proceed without surprises.