Cement tiles have their roots in the decorative history of interior architecture from the late nineteenth century to the early decades of the twentieth. During that period, decorations were dominated by the flowing lines of Liberty style, the floral motifs of Art Nouveau and Jugendstil.
Today, those motifs come back to life thanks to porcelain stoneware and ceramic tiles with a cement tile effect, which bring the beauty of period ornamentation into contemporary spaces, combined with cutting-edge performance.
Their resistance to wear, heat, and humidity makes them an excellent choice even for outdoor spaces. Depending on your needs, you can choose lighter ceramic wall tiles or more structured porcelain stoneware flooring, while always maintaining a very high aesthetic and functional standard in both cases.
Porcelain stoneware surfaces with a cement tile effect are true works of industrial design, ideal for any vintage-inspired space, such as retro kitchens, shabby chic bathrooms, or eye-catching entryways.
The patterns range from elegant geometries to botanical motifs, as well as the distinctive terrazzo. This variety allows designers to play with tone-on-tone combinations or create bold contrasts that become the focal point of the space.
The color palette embraces natural and sophisticated tones such as taupe, grey and beige, but also more expressive shades like green, azure blue and yellow. In white and black configurations, cement tiles offer refined and timeless graphic solutions.
In kitchen design, cement tile effect tiles become a striking decorative element.
Used as tile backsplashes, they transform the work area into a distinctive graphic backdrop, enhancing the space and creating a unique focal point. On the floor, these decorative surfaces help define the room, giving depth and rhythm even in open-plan kitchens.
The combination with materials such as raw wood, steel, and concrete enhances the dialogue between tradition and modernity, creating combinations that speak the language of the most current interior architecture. Porcelain stoneware or ceramic surfaces, compact and low-absorption, offer outstanding resistance to heat, humidity, scratches, and cleaners—qualities that make cement tiles perfect for anyone who wants a visually striking kitchen that is also easy to manage day-to-day.
In bathroom coverings, cement tiles bring balance, character, and attention to detail.
Perfect as both wall tiles and flooring, they elegantly decorate shower areas, sink backdrops, or relaxation zones, with carefully chosen colors and precise designs. The refined graphics, often inspired by floral or geometric motifs, add depth to the space and allow for endless possibilities of customization.
The right combination of furniture, faucets, contemporary sanitary ware, and decorative cement tiles creates sophisticated and functional spaces, even in smaller bathrooms.
The color variations—from soft hues to bolder combinations—allow you to make the most of the perception of space, while the surface textures add a tactile touch that makes the room warmer and more welcoming. Porcelain stoneware, thanks to its resistance and stability, also guarantees durability and hygiene, even in high humidity conditions.
Even in living areas such as the living room, Ragno’s cement tiles become the highlight of the space, helping to elegantly define the home’s functional areas.
The cement tile effect tiles, thanks to their decorative patterns and the variety of shades available, visually enrich the space and give character even to transitional spaces, which are often overlooked in design.
Paired with wood-effect coverings, metal effect, or solid colors, cement tiles create refined and harmonious material contrasts. In open-plan spaces, the decorative effect of cement tiles can be used to define functional areas—such as the dining zone or entryway—without the need for walls or architectural divisions, maintaining a fluid and consistent visual continuity. The compositional versatility of these tiles allows you to create personalized and welcoming spaces that combine living comfort with aesthetic value.
One of the most appreciated qualities of porcelain stoneware cement tiles is their compatibility with underfloor heating systems, which ensures uniform and optimal thermal conduction. This means floors that are always pleasantly warm, with an even distribution of heat and greater everyday comfort during the colder months.
Thanks to their compact structure and low capillarity, cement tile surfaces are low-absorption, resistant to humidity, impacts, and temperature fluctuations. This stability makes them suitable for different spaces—even the most demanding ones—without the need for impregnation treatments. This is a further guarantee of durability, hygiene, and functionality for floors and coverings that retain their beauty over time.
The Ragno collection of cement tiles includes a wide variety of sizes and finishes to suit every style and project.
Among the most iconic options is the classic 20×20 cm, alongside modular solutions and decorative hexagons designed to create complex geometries or dynamic patterns. This dimensional flexibility allows compositions ranging from the most rigorous balance to the most creative informality, perfect for kitchens, bathrooms, entryways, or even covered terraces.
The ability to coordinate floors and wall coverings allows you to create cohesive spaces, carefully designed down to the last detail. Cement tiles, with their colors, designs, and combination possibilities, enable a tailor-made design approach, transforming the tile into an authentic expressive tool that reflects the style of those who inhabit the space.
