Month: September 2013

Cement Tile Circling the Globe: India

Cover of June 2013 issue of Surfaces Reporter Magazine.We already know that cement tile has recently seen huge surges in popularity in the US and Canada, the United Kingdom, and throughout Europe. Now India has caught the fever! India’s Surfaces Reporter Magazine devoted a portion of their June 2013 issue to the growing popularity of decorative cement tile in India over the last decade.

The article, “Are Decorative Cement Floor Tiles Making a Comeback?” is a great basic primer, tracing the history of cement tile and its revival, as well as discussing practical issues such as installation and purchasing tips. The author spoke with several experts in researching this article, and even featured an interview with our very own Lundy Wilder!


You can find the original article at Surfaces Reporter, however some have had trouble with loading the Flash application, so you can also find the article alone here, as a PDF.

Oh, and to answer the question posed by the article’s title: EMPHATICALLY YES!

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An installer laying 10-inch “Venetian” in the “Sunset” colorway, a Lundy P. Wilder original design. Now also available in a more economical 8-inch, with an in-stock option: “Italian Trellis”.

Putting Villa Lagoon Tile on the Map!

At Villa Lagoon Tile we strive to provide the greatest value at the lowest cost.  A big cost saver comes from leveraging the power of the internet to minimize our need for a costly network of showroom floors… our website is our showroom!  Unfortunately, for those who aren’t already familiar with the beauty and elegance of hand-made cement tile, the computer/tablet/phone screen can’t always convey the richness and grandeur of this fabulous tile.

Click here for an interactive map!

We recently began a project of mapping out our installations to solve that very problem.  Over the years we’ve delivered tile for some fabulous commercial customers.  Great restaurants, hotels, universities, barbershops and retail establishments across the globe now have Villa Lagoon Tile on their floors, walls, and even hostess stands.

Maps of Villa Lagoon Tile Installations

See Villa Lagoon Tile Public Installations on Google Maps

This is an evolving work in progress, so check back occasionally.  You may just discover your new favorite restaurant!  As always, be respectful, and tip your server.  If we missed putting your commercial installation on the map, please let us know; we’re happy to help publicize our great business clients.