What Cement Tile Shop does

Cement Tile Shop, LLC is a privately held, Florida-incorporated specialty tile retailer and importer headquartered in Tampa, FL, founded and owned by Chris Clamp. The company sells handmade encaustic cement tile alongside zellige, large-format terrazzo, marble mosaic, and breeze block products, claiming to offer the largest in-stock cement tile selection in the United States. Its core manufacturing technique is described as traditional 1800s hydraulic encaustic methods with a three-layer composition (white portland cement/marble/colorant wear layer; sand and gray cement mortar base; porous impact-strength layer), produced without kiln firing and from 100% natural raw materials. The portfolio includes the Pacific and Mexican cement tile collections, zellige, terrazzo, breeze blocks, and an extensive marble mosaic line, plus complementary accessories such as Miracle 511 Porous Plus Sealer and MAPEI Flexcolor CQ Grout.

The business runs an omnichannel go-to-market: a primary e-commerce site (cementtileshop.com) with an integrated Tile Customizer and a Room Visualizer (third-party powered), supported by two physical design-center showrooms in Tampa, FL and Scottsdale, AZ, and dual-coast warehouses in Tampa (33619) and Phoenix, AZ (85031). In-stock items ship within 1-2 business days; custom manufacturing carries an 8-16 week lead time and a 50% non-refundable deposit. Customer segments span residential homeowners, commercial projects (hotels, restaurants, retail), design professionals (interior designers, architects), and contractors, with marketing concentrated on Houzz plus Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, blog content, and email. The company has 1-10 employees, has not disclosed revenue or institutional funding, and operates primarily in the US and Canada with limited international fulfillment.

The revenue model is entirely transactional: unit-priced tile sales, custom orders (deposit-based), sample sales (at-cost), and accessory sales of sealers and grout. Pricing is publicly listed per piece, per square foot, and per box with a 4-box minimum on most items, no subscription or recurring component, and standard LTL freight terms (a $60 residential fee for the contiguous 48 states; Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, and international require custom quotes).

Name

Cement Tile Shop

Legal name

Cement Tile Shop, LLC

Website

https://cementtileshop.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Decorative Tile (Handmade Cement Tile Manufacturing)

NAICS

Other Concrete Product Manufacturing (327390), Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing (3273), Pottery, Ceramics, and Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing (327110)

SIC

Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270), Pottery & Related Products (3260)

akta.pro primary industry

Ceramic, Porcelain & Natural Stone Tile Flooring (IMADAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tile & Stone Specialty Retail (CRAIAGAA), Concrete Flooring Systems (Polished, Stained, Overlays) (IMADAJAG), Flooring Tools, Adhesives, Grout & Installation Supplies Retail (CRAIAGAJ)

Keywords

• Handmade cement tile
• Encaustic floor tile
• Zellige tile
• Terrazzo tile
• Marble mosaic tile

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tile Product Sales: Primary revenue from selling encaustic cement tiles, zellige tiles, terrazzo tiles, marble mosaics, and breeze blocks. Products sold through e-commerce website with in-stock items shipping within 1-2 business days.
2. Custom Tile Orders: Custom tile manufacturing with 50% non-refundable deposit required to begin production. Remaining balance due upon completion. Custom orders typically take 8-16 weeks to produce and ship.
3. Sample Sales: Full piece samples of in-stock patterned cement tiles available for immediate shipment. Samples ship same or next day. Tile swatches available for solid colors.
4. Sealer and Grout Products: Sale of complementary installation products including Miracle 511 Porous Plus Sealer (quart $70, gallon $195) and MAPEI Flexcolor CQ Grout ($75 per gallon).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Cement Tile Shop manufactures and sells handmade encaustic cement tiles, Moroccan zellige tiles, large format terrazzo tiles, breeze blocks, and marble mosaic collections directly through its e-commerce site, two physical design center showrooms, and a phone sales desk. The product offering is supported by complementary tools (an online Tile Customizer and a Room Visualizer) and a custom tile design service that manufactures tiles in any pattern, shape, size, or color with 8–16 week lead times. Accessory products (MAPEI grout, Miracle sealer) and samples round out the catalog.

Product overview

Cement Tile Shop operates as a specialty tile retailer offering handmade encaustic cement tiles, Moroccan zellige tiles, large format terrazzo, breeze blocks, and marble mosaic collections. The product portfolio centers on the Pacific Collection and Mexican Collection of cement tiles (featuring multiple patterns, shapes, and sizes), supplemented by Zellige tiles, Large Format Terrazzo, and an extensive Marble Mosaic Collection. The company provides complementary accessory products including MAPEI Flexcolor CQ Grout and Miracle 511 Porous Plus Sealer. Digital tools include a Tile Customizer for designing bespoke patterns and a Room Visualizer for previewing installations. Custom tile manufacturing services allow orders in any design, color, shape, or size with 8-16 week lead times. The company maintains showrooms in Tampa, FL and Scottsdale, AZ, with warehouses on both coasts for nationwide shipping.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pacific Collection: Pacific Collection cement tiles including Classic, Contemporary, HDS, Terrazzo, Brass, Mother of Pearl, Shapes, Wood Look, and Patchwork sub-collections
• Mexican Collection
• Zellige Collection
• Marble Collection
• Large Format Terrazzo
• Breeze Block
• Scarpa Inlay Collection

Products and services

• Encaustic Cement Tile - Pacific Collection Handmade cement tiles in classic, contemporary, and geometric patterns including hexagons, fish scales, lanterns, diamonds, and rectangles. Standard thickness 5/8", available in sizes from 4"x4" to 12"x12". Sold direct through cementtileshop.com to homeowners, designers, and commercial buyers.
• Encaustic Cement Tile - Mexican Collection Mexican-style handmade cement tiles featuring Classic, Contemporary, Moroccan, and Oceana patterns, including Arabesque, Fish Scale, and Terracotta Hex shapes.
• Zellige Tile Collection Traditional Moroccan handmade zellige tiles and mosaic panels featuring natural color variations from kiln firing, available in glazed and unglazed options.
• Large Format Terrazzo Tiles Large format terrazzo tiles up to 24"x48" featuring embedded chips in glass, stone, mother of pearl, or shot-blasted finishes.
• Breeze Block Handmade hydraulic breeze blocks and ventilation blocks for architectural screening and decorative wall applications.
• Marble Mosaic Collection Stone mosaic tiles in Checkerboard, Waterjet, Herringbone, Hex, Lantern, Arabesque, Penny Round, Basket Weave, and Splitface patterns, using materials such as Carrara, Calacatta, Bianco Dolomite, Bardiglio, and Thassos.
• Scarpa Inlay Tile Collection Inlay tile collection inspired by Carlo Scarpa designs, available as part of the broader marble and stone collection.
• MAPEI Flexcolor CQ Grout Ready-to-use quartz-based grout with color-coated quartz aggregate formulated for cement tiles; covers 138-278 sq. ft. per gallon. Available in White, Black, Warm Gray, Harvest, Iron, and Cobblestone at $75 per gallon.
• Miracle 511 Porous Plus Sealer Penetrating sealer recommended for cement tiles. Quart size covers 40-60 sq. ft. ($70.00); gallon size covers 200-250 sq. ft. ($195.00) based on 2 coats.
• Custom Tile Design Service Bespoke tile manufacturing service where customers can customize patterns, colors, shapes, and sizes in any design configuration (including large format terrazzo up to 24"x48"). Lead time 8–16 weeks; requires 50% non-refundable deposit to begin production with the balance due upon completion.

Quantifiable outcome

• In-stock orders ship in 1-2 business days with 2-7 day transit time
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• TileBar: Online-first tile and stone retailer with deep catalog across porcelain, ceramic, marble, and mosaic. Comparable e-commerce-led direct-to-consumer model and design-pro targeting, but with a much broader assortment than Cement Tile Shop's specialty focus.
• Ann Sacks: Luxury tile and stone retailer/showroom chain carried under Kohler, offering designer-grade ceramic, stone, and cement tile. Comparable premium design-channel positioning and showroom-led sales model serving architects and high-end residential customers.
• The Tile Shop: Large US specialty tile retailer with 140+ stores carrying ceramic, porcelain, stone, and mosaic tile. Overlaps with Cement Tile Shop on residential and pro customer segments but competes as a broad assortment incumbent rather than cement-tile specialist.
• Original Style: UK-based tile manufacturer with a strong encaustic and Victorian tile offering sold through dealers in North America. Competes with Cement Tile Shop on pattern-rich, traditional handmade tile for renovation and period-style projects, with broader ceramic/glass portfolios.

Direct peers

• LiLi Cement Tile: Handmade encaustic cement tile brand with broad pattern library and customization options for designers and homeowners. Comparable assortment-led, customization-enabled GTM model targeting the same decorative tile buyer.
• Clé Tile: Design-led tile retailer specializing in handmade, artisan cement, zellige, and encaustic tile for residential and commercial projects. Closely comparable premium positioning, designer/designer-specifier customer base, and bespoke customization capability.
• Villa Lagoon Tile: Specialty handmade cement tile retailer offering in-stock patterns, custom designs, and zellige. Competes head-to-head with Cement Tile Shop on assortment breadth, custom manufacturing, and direct-to-consumer/designer shipping.
• Mosaic del Sur: Manufacturer and retailer of Mexican handmade encaustic cement tiles with pattern customization. Overlaps with Cement Tile Shop's Mexican Collection line and serves the same residential and commercial design customer base.
• Tabarka Studio: Designer-focused handmade cement tile maker selling through a curated collection of patterns and finishes. Comparable to Cement Tile Shop in targeting architects and interior designers with premium, artisanal cement tile offerings.
• Granada Tile: US-based maker and retailer of handmade encaustic cement tiles with custom color and pattern capability. Direct competitor to Cement Tile Shop across the same cement tile category, designer/residential customer base, and online-plus-showroom GTM model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CementTileShop
• Instagraminstagram.com/cementtileshop
• Pinterestpinterest.com/cementtileshop
• Xx.com/cementtileshop
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cement-tile-shop

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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