Inspriration
Introducing the Cantera Collection
From Cotto to Cotto Allende, Mexico has been a source of inspiration for some of our most exciting collections. We’re thrilled to introduce the next chapter of Mexican tile, Cantera stone. Crafted from volcanic rock, these unique stone tiles are ideal for indoor or outdoor installations in temperate climates. Discover the magic of this special collection.
Cotto Tile: History, Craft and Care
Cotto is Zia's Mexican terra cotta tile, pressed by hand from natural clay near San Miguel de Allende. It is left unglazed, so th...
What Is Zellige Tile? History, Uses and How to Choose
Zellige tile is handmade Moroccan tile, in a tradition some eight hundred years old. Each piece is shaped from natural clay, glaz...
The Zia Trade Program for Interior Designers
Handmade tile rewards the people who specify it well, and it asks more of them than tile from a factory line. The Zia Trade Progr...
Outdoor Tile for Patios, Pool Decks and Gardens
Outdoor patio tile sets the character of a garden long before anything is planted. Sun-baked Mexican terra cotta, glazed color fr...
The Zellige Color Guide: How Zellige Colors Read in a Room
Zellige does not come in a color so much as a spectrum. Each tile is shaped by hand, dipped in glaze and fired in a kiln whose he...
Mosaic Tile: What It Is and How Designers Use It
Mosaic tile turns scale into the design. Individual pieces, most measuring two inches or less, gather into a field that reads one...
Best Tiles for Showers: Design & Material Guide
Shower tile ideas divide across two questions: what works well in a wet environment, and what reads well in an enclosed space whe...
Zellige Tile Buying Guide, from Format to Installation
Any single zellige tile looks different depending on its installation. A 4x4 square and a 2x6 bejmat in the same colorway produce...
CASA ZIA
Zia Tile was born from our founders’ love for travel and appreciation for artistry across the globe. Madrid, Spain has been a ...
Second Nature
Second Nature is a material expression of the natural world, translated through our eyes into surface and structure.
Cantera + Color-Enhancing Sealers
Like any natural stone, one should expect variation in the color and aggregates present in a grouping of Cantera tiles. This priz...
The Power of Pearly Tile
The Beauty of Bright Neutrals Decorating with light neutral tones offers unparalleled versatility. A white or off-white surf...
Tile Layouts We Love
The original subway tile layout Tried-and-True: Offset Tiles Offset rectangular tiles rose to popularity with New...
Tiles That Make a Splash
The Best Tile Types for Pools Our clients are often pleasantly surprised to discover how many tile types are suitable...
The Best Tile Colors For Every Mood
Top yellow tile shades Here Comes the Sun If you’re looking for an instant mood-booster, you can’t beat yellow. Ou...
Beyond Basic Subway Tiles
The dynamic option Zellige Tile: 2”x6” Bejmat With our 2x6-inch bejmat zellige tiles, we honor traditional Morocc...
Introducing the Cantera Collection
An Explosive Beginning Our Cantera tiles are cut from volcanic rock. Each tile bears the unique imprint of nature's fie...
At Home with Amanda Thomas
Sisters with style A Family Affair Amanda enlisted the help of her multihyphenate sister, Claire Thomas, to colla...
The Six Colors of Cotto
Discover our complete selection of shades: Red Clay Our Red Clay tile color is a captivating representation of warm...
Tones That Transcend: New Elemental Blue
An eternal blue hue: Yves Klein’s Legacy Our Elemental Blue tiles aim to conjure the same sense of limitless possibilit...
Zellige Mosaics: A Twist on Tradition
Get to know our dynamic new collection. What Are Zellige Mosaic Tiles? Zellige tile's original form is the mosaic...
Introducing Cotto Allende
Building on the enthusiasm around our core Cotto line, we are thrilled to introduce this new category expansion. Our Cotto Allen...
A Designer Destination with Bobby Berk
Casa Tierra is a 2.3-acre rental property boasting seven bedrooms, two casitas, and a picture-perfect pool. Based in Los Ang...
Cotto Three Ways: Zia's Take on Terra Cotta
Our high-fired version of terra cotta puts a modern twist on tradition, as we introduce various tones, shapes, and sizes. No ...
Limestone: From the Mediterranean to Your Home
In North Africa & the Mediterranean To understand the significance of limestone, we must study the icons of antiquity. No...
What to Expect When You're Expecting Zellige Tile
Moroccan Blue zellige tile Pre-Installation Pointers: You received your much-anticipated order of Moroccan zellige! Congra...
Think Pink: The Color of 2023
Nana’s Lipstick Inspired by a vintage tube of creamy lipstick, these tiles are a gorgeous dusty rose. Nana’s Lipstick has can le...
Zia's Cement Tiles in Los Angeles
Bishop 4x4s – Mason St. Peter We love seeing our tiles used in ways we never expected! Mason St. Peter opted for the bright and ...
A Tile Journey Through America
Monstera – Miami Escape to the Sunshine State with imagery of palm trees and white sand beaches. Our Monstera tiles are ideal...
Zellige in the Kitchen
How Zellige Can Boost Your Kitchen’s Appearance When your kitchen is ready for a remodel or is just lacking some pop, Zellige ...
Feelin' Hot: Zellige for Your Fireplace
Located smack dab in the middle of your homes focal point, a fireplace is a small space with a massive impact. And although ever...
Delta Dreams: The Ultimate Patterned Cement Tile
Countless Creations While it may look like a basic two-toned tile, Delta is deceptively simple. We’ve seen this patterned tile...
Zia Tile in House Beautiful: Jean Stoffer's Michigan Masterpiece
A Joyful Juxtaposition To be featured in House Beautiful is every designer’s dream. This Hearst-brand magazine showcases only ...
Everything You Need to Know About...Grout Spacers
Grouting Zellige 101 The rumors are true, zellige CAN be installed edge to edge. That means minimal grout in those natur...
What Makes Terracotta So Timeless?
The deep, rusty tone is unapologetically warm and evokes imagery of balmy Mediterranean nights. With the oldest terracotta f...
Art You Can Step On! (Cement Tiles For your Kitchen Floor)
We could go on and on about their durability, but we also have to mention how gosh darn gorgeous they look! By some unknown la...
The Leo Cottage: Cement Tile At Its Most Charming
Cozy cottage style has taken on a whole new meaning in recent years. The classic shabby chic aesthetic has increasingly incor...
Why Cement Tile?
Cement tile or bust! If you’re jumping headfirst into a new renovation or construction project, cement tile should be at the top ...
Splish Splash! Cement Tiles For Your Shower Floor
Tiling doesn’t have to be a big installation project, you can add decorative tile to small spaces too! If you’re looking for an e...
The Fireplace: A Hot New Trend in Cement Tile
The fireplace has always been hailed as a centerpiece of the home; the central placement and prominence of the hearth makes your...
Bathroom Tiles: Using Cement in a Bathroom or Powder Room
Whether you're renovating your bathroom or building it from scratch, cement tiles are a fantastic foundation material, and come...
The Mindwelling: Colorful California Backyard Reveal
(They’re based right here in LA and have a ton of in-stock cement tile options, if you need something quick and are in LA and w...
Back to Black - Vertically Stacked 2x8 Cement Tile
📸 @themittentog "It was kev actually who said, why not a bedroom wall? We have been so inspired by beautiful brickwork patterni...
Curated Cottage by Mason St. Peter
Bishop 4×4 cement tile in Jaipur Pink and White Annie and David drew inspiration from our Bishop tile but wanted to mak...
Queer Eye + West Elm + Zia Tile = Victory
We had previously worked with the show’s production company on the 2018 show “Stay Here.” They loved our product and invite...
Zia Featured on Stay Here
Designer Genevieve Gorder and real estate pundit Peter Lorimer meet the owners and help make their space a money maker. Palm S...
The Californian - San Diego
The colorful, mid-century modern decor is curated but notsoby the book that it doesn’t feel livable. The cacti and palm tree mot...
The Ultimate Guide to Mastering Grout
The Pre-Grout Program We know you’re eager to grout, but there are a few simple steps you have to follow first! Apply your th...
Exploring Earth Tones in Artisanal Cement Tile
Beautiful Bone White Beginning with the basics, Bone is a softer shade of classic white, as a touch of ivory adds warmth. If...