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Yes, the 20 x 20 cm format of Carreau Grande Étoile Ebony Noir matches the most common standard for a traditional cement tile. This size makes laying, layout planning and supply easier, while staying compatible with most patterns in the Carocim catalogue. It remains the reference size used for most of the house's recent collections.

Using Carreau Grande Étoile Ebony Noir outside poses no excessive worry about fading, thanks to the anti-UV treatment Carocim systematically applies to cement tiles intended for outdoor use. The deep black of the pattern, more exposed than paler shades to the effects of sunlight, particularly benefits from this reinforced protection. Regular care rounds out this durability over time.

The UV resistance of Carreau Grande Étoile Ebony Noir rests on two combined factors: the stability of the mineral pigment Carocim uses and the anti-UV treatment systematically applied to outdoor cement tiles. This double protection greatly limits the black from weakening under prolonged sun exposure. Suitable care, free of acidic products, extends this durability even further.

The Grande Étoile pattern belongs to the traditional geometric repertoire of cement tile, where a radiating central figure structures the whole composition. On Carreau Grande Étoile Ebony Noir, the deep black sharpens this design, giving it a strong, almost architectural graphic presence. Carocim keeps this type of pattern alive, inherited from the historic cement tile workshops.

Pressed — that is what defines the making of Carreau Grande Étoile Ebony Noir, as with any cement tile worthy of the name. The mix of cement and pigment is compacted under strong hydraulic pressure inside an engraved mould, before a long spell of air drying. Carocim keeps to this traditional method rather than simple pour-moulding.