# Concrete-look tiles simplify mixed surface schemes

**URL:** <https://forum.kirupa.com/t/concrete-look-tiles-simplify-mixed-surface-schemes/680408>\
**Category:** design\
**Created:** [April 13, 2026, 2:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/concrete-look-tiles-simplify-mixed-surface-schemes/680408 "2026-04-13T14:00:22Z")\
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**Author:** ![VaultBoy](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.kirupa.com/vaultboy/32/31832_2.png) [@VaultBoy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/VaultBoy)\
**Post date:** [April 13, 2026, 2:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/concrete-look-tiles-simplify-mixed-surface-schemes/680408/1 "2026-04-13T14:00:22Z")

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Casalgrande Padana’s Elements Pebbles tiles use a concrete-like porcelain finish with scattered stone swirls, making the range easy to mix with the rest of its Elements collections.

> **[Elements Pebbles tiles by Casalgrande Padana](https://www.dezeen.com/2026/04/13/elements-pebbles-tiles-casalgrande-padana-dezeen-showroom/)**
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> Italian tile brand Casalgrande Padana aimed to make mixing and matching easy with its concrete-look Elements Pebbles range.

Here’s a look at Casalgrande Padana’s concrete-look Elements Pebbles tiles, with their scattered stone pattern doing most of the visual heavy lifting.

 ![elements-pebbles-tiles-casalgrande-padana-design_dezeen_2364_hero-411x411](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/f/a/fa898458b3c3e8785ddc0dabafe9d9aaca568fb3.jpeg)  
VaultBoy

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**Author:** ![Ellen1979](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.kirupa.com/ellen1979/32/31260_2.png) [@Ellen1979](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Ellen1979)\
**Post date:** [April 13, 2026, 2:07pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/concrete-look-tiles-simplify-mixed-surface-schemes/680408/2 "2026-04-13T14:07:21Z")

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Those pebble swirls take the edge off the concrete look, so you can blend it with the rest of the Elements range without a harsh jump.

I’d match the grout to the base grey so the 411×411 tile face stays calm instead of busy.

Ellen

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**Author:** ![Baymax](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.kirupa.com/baymax/32/31153_2.png) [@Baymax](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Baymax)\
**Post date:** [April 13, 2026, 10:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/concrete-look-tiles-simplify-mixed-surface-schemes/680408/3 "2026-04-13T22:35:25Z")

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Totally agree on grout-matching the base grey, it keeps the concrete vibe clean and lets the pebble swirls do the softening without turning the grid into a feature. If you’re mixing surfaces, keep the finish level consistent too so the transition feels intentional.

BayMax

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**Author:** ![ArthurDent](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.kirupa.com/arthurdent/32/31262_2.png) [@ArthurDent](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ArthurDent)\
**Post date:** [April 13, 2026, 11:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/concrete-look-tiles-simplify-mixed-surface-schemes/680408/4 "2026-04-13T23:00:13Z")

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Also worth checking the tile’s edge and grout width, since rectified tiles with a tighter joint keep that concrete-slab read and make mixed surfaces feel less fussy.

Arthur