Cement tiles offer a huge range of benefits that make them a good choice for any room in your commercial space or home. Here is a selection of the top benefits of using encaustic tiles for your next project.

Cement tile is extremely durable

Look around Europe and you’ll see cement tile floors that are 100 years old and then some. With the proper care, they can last a lifetime in your home, too. To hold up properly, cement tiles must be sealed with several coats of penetrating sealer during installation and reapplied periodically, as the surface is very porous without it.

Encaustic Tiles can be installed very quickly

An experienced tiler can complete cement tile installation very quickly and the finished result gives an instant designer feel. This makes them a great choice for people who want a stylish look for their floors in a short timeframe.

Wide range of design patterns and styles available

There’s no shortage of cement tile options, from fun florals to modern geometrics, and prints often create a larger interlocking pattern when four tiles are grouped together. Many companies even offer customizable colors and patterns, since tiles can be made in small batches. Over time, cement tile floors also develop a characteristic patina—some folks find this part of their charm, but if you’d rather maintain their brand-new look, you can refinish them by sanding down a thin layer of the surface and resealing.

A cement tile floor can help insulate your home

Cement tiles have a high thermal mass meaning they hold their temperature well. Installing a cement tile floor can help keep your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter—this helps reduce your air conditioning costs in hot weather and heating costs in the cold weather!

They’re environmentally friendly and 100% Recyclable

Cement tiles are made completely from natural materials, from their solid cement base to their surface layer of Portland cement, marble dust, and natural pigments. And unlike its ceramic counterparts that get fired, cement tiles are cured using hydraulic pressure. That means no heat or harsh chemicals are off-gassed into the atmosphere. PLUS: When their time finally is up (many, many years from now), they’re 100 percent recyclable.

Encaustic tiles can be used everywhere

Cement tiles aren’t just limited to flooring; you can use them to tile walls, floors, furnitures and pretty much anything else you can think of. This multipurpose functionality gives you the option to use these tiles where and how you want. You could even tile the whole kitchen to create a contemporary look.

You Can Heat them
If you’re worried that your concrete floor will feel cold underfoot in the middle of winter, it’s easy to add radiant flooring before installation. In many cases, the ground-up heating solution can replace the need for venting and other heating sources and operates more efficiently, too. Consider this solution if you’re renovating your kitchen or bathroom.

There's a Design to Match Every Space

From a design aspect, you won’t have any trouble finding concrete tiles that match the style of your home, regardless if your inspiration comes from an Italian villa in a movie, your Moroccan vacation, or modern design trends.