How was your weekend? We purchased pretty a bit carried out over proper right here! Since sharing our entryway renovation design plan and snippets of our progress, my main most requested quested is, “The place can I found that tile?!” It took me weeks to produce our tile, as a result of it appears French limestone cabochon tile could also be very robust to produce proper right here throughout the states. Whereas I wouldn’t advocate the route I took… ordering tile from France and having it shipped, I wanted to supply some totally different decisions for these looking for to acquire the identical look. My precise tile isn’t even accessible anymore- it purchased out, and whereas it’s engaging… the supply was very expensive and a critical headache. Practically all of our entryway tiles are set, and at this point- we’ll be grouting, then transferring alongside to the next portion the mission. Click on on by way of for the latest substitute and to see some comparable tile choices I curated…
First, an common entryway substitute. Lots of the tile is prepared… we’re nonetheless engaged on lowering and filling in plenty of nook objects, nevertheless for most likely probably the most part- we’ll be capable to grout throughout the week ahead! Honestly, I haven’t even chosen a grout coloration however, nevertheless that must be easy. As quickly as our tile is totally accomplished, Emmett might be framing in and shutting the doorway subsequent to the steps. As I mentioned on this submit, we’ll be closing that wall off to create a model new flooring plan for our future laundry room.
As quickly because the wall is framed in, we’ll confirm in on our stair components (a neighborhood mill is making these for us), and counting on the timeline… we’ll each proceed on with the entryway or dive into the camper mission. Given lead events throughout the design commerce are type of bonkers correct now, we’re estimating we’ll be prepared for awhile on our stair components… which is totally super! I wanted to assist and use a neighborhood agency and we’re in no hurry anyway. Regardless, we’ll virtually definitely must shift gears rapidly whereas we wait.
Throughout the meantime, I’ve been admiring our tile- it seems so engaging and has really exceeded my expectations! It’s stunning in particular person. I’ll keep in mind to share some motion pictures with you rapidly. After we seal and grout the tile, I’ll wish to discover out whether or not or not or not I must age it. Equivalent to our soapstone counters throughout the kitchen, limestone and marble can every be aged or enhanced to make them darker and richer in tone. My inclination is to go away the tile as is for now, nevertheless who’s conscious of. It should placed on and patina correctly each means. An essential check out for that’s to see how they offer the impression of being when wiped with water.. check out the image above for an occasion!
Our tile is produced from limestone and nero marble, and it is put in using two objects (non mosaic tile)– each in a definite kind: a diamond nero piece that pairs with a piece of octagonal limestone to create that iconic French cabochon look. I opted for a 1/sixteenth grout line between each tile. I moreover wanted tile that had a nice tumbled patina, giving them that utterly standard aged look. No two tiles are the an identical, which I imagine supplies loads of character.
With that look and inspiration in ideas, I’ve rounded up the following that get hold of the identical look and feel, based mostly totally on coloration and texture…
Click on on instantly on my finds throughout the collage to be redirected to the source- or use the numbered hyperlinks beneath to purchase… not all are clickable.
01: cabochon limestone // 02: terra cotta tile // 03: dot mosaic // 04: octagonal tiles // 05: checkered tiles // 06: travertine tile // 07: octagon mosaic // 09: zellige tile // 10: ceramic tile // 11: limestone grid mosaic // 12: pure stone mosaic // 13: checked flooring tile // 14: marble mosaic // 15: marble dot mosaic // 16: travertine stone // 17: ceramic cabochon look
If you’re nonetheless really wanting the conventional true French cabochon tile look… I’d merely looking “French cabochon limestone tile” and see what that yields. 99% of those will to must be shipped on a ship from Europe, then trucked to your state (in case you’re throughout the US)– which as it’s possible you’ll assume, can get pretty expensive- notably given the worth of gasoline correct now. Thankfully, I bought my tile closing summer time season when supply costs had been nonetheless comparatively low.
Another option for a similar look is lowering your private tile. Seize main limestone tile and irrespective of black tile you want and decrease them in octagonal and diamond shapes to create your private mannequin of cabochon tile. I’ve seen a pair people try this not too way back on Instagram for a budget-friendly mannequin. Be certain you search for a tumbled stone for that exact same weathered or pitted look.
There you’ve got bought it… the latest on our entryway renovation, along with some comparable tile options- which have been extraordinarily requested. I hope this submit is beneficial! Whereas this mission is transferring slower than we would have most popular, we’re merely embracing the reality that we’re doing what we’re capable of with the time we have accessible. Thankfully, we don’t have a deadline and I do understand it’s going to be excellent as quickly because it’s accomplished. I’m coaching my endurance over proper right here! All good points. Have a phenomenal week, mates.
