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Material guides for architects and interior designers: recycled mineral tiles, sustainable surface selection, colour, formats and commercial specification.

AI-generated editorial concept of an unlabelled wall-grid sketch and generic tile-like pieces; not CLEM C03 or a measured setting-out drawing

Design & SpecificationOctober 17, 2026

Can You Set Out a Wall from a Nominal 15 × 15 cm Tile Size?

A nominal 15 × 15 tile listing can start an interior wall sketch, but final set-out needs confirmed face dimensions, an installer-reviewed joint and a physical mock-up.

AI-generated editorial concept of two generic neutral tile-like boards on a timber table; these are not CLEM C05 or C20 samples

Design & SpecificationOctober 15, 2026

C05 or C20 Ivory Stone? How to Choose Between Two CLEM Neutrals

CLEM has two Ivory Stone colours: C05 is warmer and creamier, while C20 is cooler and greyer. Compare labelled physical samples before specifying either code.

AI-generated editorial concept of tile-like colour chips and material references arranged on a design table

Design & SpecificationOctober 5, 2026

How to Brief a Custom Tile Colour for a Commercial Interior

Build a one-page custom tile colour brief for a commercial interior, with a physical reference, project context, sample approval and supplier decisions.

Planted terrace with woven seating and a lululemon sign at Chengdu Taikoo Li

Project StoryOctober 1, 2026

Inside the lululemon Chengdu Taikoo Li Project

A look inside a lululemon project at Chengdu Taikoo Li, from warm red retail interiors to a planted terrace, with CLEM C01 Original Red among the materials used.

AI-generated cafe concept with a curved warm sand tile bar front, ivory worktop, oak and terracotta walls

Design & SpecificationSeptember 17, 2026

Tiles for Curved Bar Fronts: Width, Radius and Layout

Plan a curved tiled bar front by comparing tile width, orientation, finished radius, joints and a physical mock-up before finalising the joinery.

AI-generated hospitality lounge concept using warm sand surfaces, an ivory floor, terracotta tiled fireplace and oak shelving

Material & Colour GuideSeptember 10, 2026

How to Build a Warm Tile Palette with Sand, Ivory and Terracotta

Learn how to combine warm sand, creamy ivory and terracotta red across walls, floors and feature surfaces, then build a clear sample brief.

Colourful recycled mineral tile wall showing terracotta, ochre, rose, sage, blue and ivory variation

Material GuideAugust 5, 2026

Why Recycled Mineral Tiles Vary in Colour and Texture

Understand why recycled mineral tiles show tonal and textural variation, and how to review samples, lighting, grout and batches before installation.

Original editorial still life of recycled mineral tile samples, material evidence sheets, a caliper and magnifying lens

Material TransparencyAugust 2, 2026

How to Evaluate Environmental Claims for Recycled Tiles

A practical guide for architects assessing recycled content, environmental claims, EPDs, product evidence and durability when comparing tile materials.

Original architectural specification desk with recycled mineral tile samples, drawing tools and a commercial interior model

Specification GuideAugust 2, 2026

How to Specify Recycled Mineral Tiles for Commercial Interiors

A practical guide for architects and interior designers selecting recycled mineral tile formats, finishes, samples and installation requirements for commercial spaces.

Six-stage CLEM recycled mineral tile production process

Materials & ProcessJuly 28, 2026

How CLEM Recycled Mineral Tiles Are Made

A six-stage look at how selected building waste is recovered, ground, wet-pressed, checked, customised and prepared for delivery.

From Stone Offcuts to Lasting Surfaces: A More Sustainable Approach to Interior Materials | CLEM Journal

JournalJuly 28, 2026

From Stone Offcuts to Lasting Surfaces: A More Sustainable Approach to Interior Materials

Discover how overlooked quartz, porphyry and granite offcuts can become durable architectural surfaces with a distinctive mineral character.

Recycled Mineral Tile vs Ceramic, Terrazzo and Natural Ston | CLEM Journal

JournalJuly 30, 2026

Recycled Mineral Tile vs Ceramic, Terrazzo and Natural Stone

Compare recycled compacted stone tile with ceramic, terrazzo and natural stone across material origin, appearance and specification questions.

How to Choose Tile Colour, Format and Pattern for Hospitality Spaces | CLEM Journal

JournalJuly 30, 2026

How to Choose Tile Colour, Format and Pattern for Hospitality Spaces

Plan tile colour, format and pattern for cafés, restaurants and hotels by starting with atmosphere, movement and the real demands of the space.

Compacted stone tiles installed across a shaded outdoor terrace

Installation GuideAugust 3, 2026

How to Install Compacted Stone Tiles Outdoors

A practical sequence for installing compacted stone tiles outdoors, from preparing the screed and drainage to adhesive selection, grouting and final cleaning.

Handmade clay, brick-format recycled mineral and custom-colour tile samples compared side by side

Material ComparisonAugust 6, 2026

Handmade Tiles, Handmade-Look Tiles and Recycled Mineral Tiles

A clear comparison of handmade, handmade-look and recycled mineral tiles, including forming methods, variation, custom colour and brick-format specification.