Urbano Pure 3D Mix 4x12 Glossy Concrete Look Ceramic Tile 7.9mm (NURBPURMIX4X12)4x12 · Glossy$7.35/sq ft$71.22 per box
Concrete Look Tile
Concrete look tile is usually porcelain printed and textured to read like poured or troweled concrete, without the resealing a real slab needs. It is most often made in large format with a matte finish, so it suits open-plan floors, modern bathrooms and walls. Big tiles need a flatter substrate, so check yours first.
- Concrete look tiles
- 198
- Price per sq ft
- $1.99 to $40.05
- Rectified edges
- 144
- Samples
- $4.99
Sizes compared
From our 198 concrete look tiles. Prices are per sq ft.
| Size (in) | Tiles | From | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12x24 | 46 | $3.45 | $7.85 |
| 24x48 | 46 | $1.99 | $8.55 |
| 48x48 | 24 | $5.95 | $10.55 |
| 30x30 | 15 | $6.75 | $10.75 |
| 4x12 | 14 | $6.09 | $6.72 |
| 30x60 | 12 | $7.05 | $9.05 |
| 16x48 | 9 | $8.09 | $8.09 |
| 24x24 | 4 | $4.89 | $7.85 |
How to choose concrete look tile
The color range here is narrow, so the real choices are size, edge, shading and finish.
Big tile vs a flat floor. Concrete looks best with few joints, which pushes buyers toward large format, meaning any edge 15 inches or longer. Before they go down, check the floor with a straightedge: a 10 ft run should not dip or hump more than 1/8 in, and a 24 in run no more than 1/16 in. On an old floor that is out of flat, a smaller size limits lippage; a springy floor needs stiffening before any tile, large or small. Compare sizes on the large format tile page.
Rectified vs pressed edge. With a rectified edge, joints can shrink to 1/16 in and the surface reads close to one unbroken slab. Pressed tile has a cushioned edge, so its grout lines start at 1/8 in.
Offset. For tiles with an edge longer than 18 in, keep the offset to 33% or less unless the maker says otherwise. A straight stacked grid also suits the industrial look.
Uniform vs cloudy. Real concrete is uneven. Tiles with more shade movement and several different faces per box look more convincing but busier; uniform tiles look calmer, closer to microcement. Mix boxes as you lay.
Matte vs lappato. Matte gives the raw look and better grip. Semi-polished lappato bounces light but is slicker when wet.
If you like the scale but want more movement, see stone look tile; for a flecked take on the same industrial idea, see terrazzo look tile. Order about 15% overage for large format.
Questions
Is concrete look tile cheaper than real concrete?
Not always. If you already have a sound concrete slab, grinding and sealing it can cost less than buying and installing tile. Concrete-look porcelain wins where there is no slab, such as upper floors, walls and showers, and where you want to avoid hairline cracks and periodic resealing. Before labor, the concrete-look tile listed here costs $1.99-$40.05 per square foot.
Does concrete look tile look real?
From standing height, good ones do. Look for several different faces per box, soft cloudy shading and a matte, slightly textured surface, then mix boxes as you lay. Up close, printed tile lacks real aggregate and trowel marks, and repeating faces give it away if one box goes down in a row. Order a sample to judge the print.
Which grout keeps concrete look tile reading as one surface?
A grout in the same middle gray as the tile lets the joints fade, so the floor reads like one poured surface. Thin joints help too; rectified edges permit a joint as slim as 1/16 in. Contrasting grout fights the look. For warm, greige concrete tones, pick a warm gray grout rather than a cool one.
Is concrete look tile the same as cement tile?
No - cement tile is a separate product, usually patterned, made from pigmented cement that is pressed rather than fired, and it needs sealing. Concrete-look tile, also called cement-look tile, is usually fired porcelain printed to resemble plain concrete, so it needs no sealing and handles wet areas. The two often share a room in modern designs.
Can concrete look tile go in a shower or outdoors?
Yes in a shower; outdoors, only where the product carries a frost-resistant rating or winters stay mild. In showers, the porcelain body handles water; choose a matte finish, and use smaller tiles or a linear drain on the floor. Outdoors, use frost-rated porcelain tile or pavers with a stated exterior wet rating; on a roof or raised pedestal deck, ask a qualified contractor or engineer to check that the structure can carry the load.
What sizes does concrete look tile come in?
The most common sizes here are 12x24 (46), 24x48 (46), 48x48 (24), 30x30 (15), 4x12 (14) and 30x60 (12) inches. Thickness runs from 6.5 to 12.7 mm. Larger formats mean fewer grout lines but need a flatter floor; small formats and mosaics follow curves and shower slopes.
Which finishes are available in concrete look tile?
Matte (160), Glossy (14), Polished (10) and Textured (8). Matte hides water spots and is the usual pick for floors; glossy brightens small spaces and wipes clean on walls; polished reflects light but is slippery when wet, so keep it to walls and dry floors; textured gives extra grip outdoors and in wet areas.
What colours does concrete look tile come in?
gray (100), white (35), beige (26), brown (21), black (12) and blue (2). Colour reads differently on every screen, so order a $4.99 sample of your shortlist and look at it in the room, morning and evening.