ᐅ Experiences with Moroccan Cement Tiles

Hello everyone,
we really like Moroccan cement tiles and are considering installing them in the bathrooms and possibly the hallway. Has anyone had experience with them? We have two small children, so the floors need to be quite durable.
Thank you very much in advance for your advice,
Best regards, Roni2016

Yes, we have experience. If you don’t want to constantly clean and be careful, choose ceramic tiles with a cement pattern. They look very nice but are not exactly the same.

We had cement tiles in the old house, the kids have moved out, and we still have “cement tiles” made of ceramic in the guest bathroom of the new house.

What they cannot tolerate: Any kind of acid (a sip of sour milk, splashes of orange juice, small spray droplets from bathroom cleaner). Incorrect maintenance. But they can be sanded and polished.
What they require: VERY good installation, usually with the thick-bed method, priming, impregnation, ongoing maintenance with a special soap—no substitutes.
What they offer: Style and charm that impress, aging beautifully with patina.

There are also very nice glazed tiles in these (and other) countries, generally thick, rather small format, handmade, and very expressive. You might find what you’re looking for at fischers lagerhaus or, if you prefer a more European style, at replicata de. Both offer printed catalogs, but visiting in person is more enlightening.

Enjoy!

Gabriele

Many thanks for your answers. They really help us a lot. We have now also decided against cement tiles. The Vives tiles look really great. Which pattern did you choose?
Kind regards, Roni

@BVB: Your house looks absolutely charming, I would take it just like that immediately.

Thanks for the compliment. The builder appreciates it.

In my hallway, I chose Palau Celeste, and in the kitchen/dining area, Montaner Azul, each with a matching border, all in a cement tile style.

Best regards

Robin

Good evening Roni,

Roni2016 schrieb:

Best regards, Roni

When you registered on this forum, you accepted the forum rules. You indicated "mom" as your profession during registration, which I have removed. Being a mother is a lifelong role, not a professional designation.

I have deleted your "professional title" again, which means you will be asked to enter your occupation the next time you visit the forum. In fairness, I want to inform you that if you continue to disregard the forum rules, I will temporarily suspend your access; how things proceed afterwards is up to you.

Regards, Bauexperte