BASIL antique cement tile effect tiling

BASIL old cement tile effect flooring

Inspired by the historic floors of 19th-century bourgeois houses and rental properties, this porcelain stoneware tile faithfully reproduces the aesthetic of medieval-Arabesque patterned cement tiles that once adorned the vestibules, corridors, and kitchens of popular and bourgeois interiors.

Its four-petal rosette pattern, articulated around stylized star-shaped flowers and arabesque scrolls, creates a dense, hypnotic, and visually deep texture. When laid fully, it creates a continuous floor effect similar to real old cement tiles, with all their changing chromatic nuances depending on the light.

The coordinated frieze with floral rinceaux and geometric Greek meanders allows for the creation of elegant floor rug frames or borders, in the purest tradition of Haussmannian floors.

The depth of old tile, in a distinct palette

Its muted palette of slate gray, powdery blue, tobacco brown, and cream ivory gives it a strong character and remarkable versatility. Equally at home in a master house vestibule, an industrial-vintage style kitchen, a bathroom with a strong character, or a refined dining area, it brings an authentic presence and rare soul to all types of projects.

• Simplified maintenance: smooth porcelain stoneware surface, highly stain-resistant
• Ideal for wet rooms: R10 non-slip, perfect for kitchens and bathrooms
• Durable and practical: all the charm of old cement tiles, without the maintenance constraints or fragility
• Possible to lay with fine joints: rectified format for a contemporary and impeccable finish

Technical information:

• Finish: Matte
• Rectified: Yes (Fine joint laying)
• Surface: non-slip R10
• Material: Porcelain stoneware
• Thickness: 8 mm

Step 1 — Central decor
- Format: 15 × 15 cm
- 1 box = 0.99 m² (44 tiles)

Step 2 — Decorative frieze
- Format: 15 × 15 cm
- 1 box = 6.6 linear meters (44 tiles)

Step 3 — Decorative corners
- Format: 15 × 15 cm
- 1 box = 4 pieces

Step 4 — Plain ivory strip
- Format: 15 × 15 cm
- 1 box = 6.6 linear meters (44 tiles)