Roman, square edged

The Modern Rustic. Flat Surfaces, Crisp Edges, Still Made By Hand

Thickness
One Inch Tile, Two Inch Paver
Surface
Flat, Square Edged, Eighth Inch Round Over
Shapes
More Than Thirty
Made In
Gardena, California

Roman collection

Six ways to work in Roman

Roman tile and Roman pavers have flat surfaces with crisp edges, an eighth inch round over and a slight taper to the sides.

One inch tile goes on walls and floors. Two inch pavers go on floors, mortar set or sand set. The two share a shape set, so a wall, a floor and a terrace can run the same pattern at the thickness each one needs.

Hand cast in our Gardena facility from durable, fiber reinforced concrete, and available in all our concrete colors and textures.

Roman concrete colors generally look lighter than Artillo concrete colors.
Roman Paver, Hacienda, Limestone

One inch and two inch

Two thicknesses, one shape set

Both are flat surfaced with square edges and corners, an eighth inch round over and a slight taper to the sides. Both are made in the same shapes. What changes is how thick the piece is, and that decides where it can go and how it can be set.

The round over and the taper leave a quarter inch minimum grout joint. Coverage on both is figured at a half inch joint.

  • Roman tile

    One inch

    Mortar set, indoors and out, on walls, on floors, and under vehicles. The only one of the two that goes up a wall, so a kitchen floor and the wall above it can run the same shape.

    Thickness
    One inch
    Goes on
    Walls and floors
    Setting
    Mortar set
    Also
    Vehicular applications

    Applications

    • Walls
    • Floors
    • Indoor
    • Outdoor
    • Pedestrian
    • Vehicular
    • Freeze / Thaw

  • Roman pavers

    Two inches

    Sand set for patios, walkways, plazas and pool decks, and for driveways at 12x12 and under. Typically exterior and sand set, though it can be mortar set instead when the base calls for it.

    Thickness
    Two inches
    Goes on
    Floors
    Setting
    Sand set, or mortar set
    Also
    Driveways at 12x12 and under

    Applications

    • Floors
    • Outdoor
    • Pedestrian
    • Vehicular
    • Freeze / Thaw

    Sizes larger than 12x12 are not recommended for sand set vehicular traffic.

Roman Paver, Arabesque Pattern 8C, custom color

Shapes and sizes

Thirty two shapes, both thicknesses

Squares from 3x3 up to 36x36. Rectangles from 4x8 up to 18x24. Two hexagons, three rounds, an octagon, and six patterns and cut shapes.

Every one of them is made as one inch tile and as two inch paver, and because the geometry is the same, the coverage is too. The exception is 4x24, which is made as tile only.

Coverage is pieces per square foot, figured at a half inch grout joint.

  • Squares

    Eight sizes

    Line drawing of the eight Roman square sizes nested inside one another
    SizePcs / sq ft
    36x360.111
    24x240.25
    18x180.445
    16x160.565
    12x121
    8x82.25
    6x64
    3x313.5

  • Rectangles

    Twelve sizes

    Line drawing of the twelve Roman rectangle sizes drawn to scale against one another
    SizePcs / sq ft
    18x240.33
    16x240.37
    12x240.5
    8x240.75
    6x241
    4x24 Tile only1.5
    12x180.667
    10x121.2
    8x161.12
    8x121.5
    6x122
    4x84.5

  • Hexagons

    Two sizes

    Line drawing of the Roman hexagon
    SizePcs / sq ft
    8 inch2.5
    36 inch0.13

  • Rounds and octagon

    Four sizes

    Line drawing of the three Roman round sizes Line drawing of the Roman 24 inch octagon
    SizePcs / sq ft
    24 inch round0.32
    18 inch round0.57
    12 inch round1.27
    24 inch octagon0.25

  • Patterns and cut shapes

    Six

    • Line drawing of the Roman Chevron Set laid up as a herringbone
      Chevron Set 0.463 per sq ft
    • Line drawing of the Arabesque Pattern 8C quatrefoil and cross
      Arabesque Pattern 8C 0.65 per set
    • Line drawing of the Roman 15x18 San Felipe
      15x18 San Felipe 0.8 per sq ft
    • Line drawing of the Roman 22x38 Diamond
      22x38 Diamond 0.38 per sq ft
    • Line drawing of the Roman Durango
      10x13 Durango 0.73 per sq ft
    • Line drawing of the Roman Durango
      6x8 Durango 2.66 per sq ft

    A Chevron Set is Chevron A and Chevron B together, both 12x24. Arabesque Pattern 8C is a 12x12 quatrefoil with a 14x14 cross, and its coverage is quoted per set. Each pattern takes both pieces. The two Durangos are the same profile at two sizes, so they share one drawing.

Roman Stairtread, Bone, Limestone

Roman tile accessories

Thirty pieces, four profiles

Stairtreads in three profiles and a surface bullnose, all one inch thick concrete, in every concrete color and texture. Sizes are given depth by width, then height.

Roman accessories will vary from field tile. Order them together and look at them together.

  • Line drawing of the Roman tile stairtread, a square edged tread with a nosing

    Stairtread

    Six pieces

    Treads
    12x12, 12x24, 18x18, 18x24
    Corners
    12 and 18 inch
    Height
    Two inches
  • Line drawing of the Roman Style 1 stairtread, with a rounded nosing returning under the tread

    Style 1 stairtread

    Nine pieces

    Treads
    14x24, 16x24, 18x24
    Corners
    14, 16 and 18 inch, inside and outside
    Height
    Two inches
  • Line drawing of the Roman Style 2 stairtread, with a squarer nosing than Style 1

    Style 2 stairtread

    Nine pieces

    Treads
    14x24, 16x24, 18x24
    Corners
    14, 16 and 18 inch, inside and outside
    Height
    Two inches
  • Line drawing of the Roman surface bullnose, a flat piece with one rounded edge

    Surface bullnose

    Six pieces

    Runs
    14x24, 16x24, 18x24
    Corners
    14, 16 and 18 inch
    Height
    One inch
Roman Wall Cap, Sidewalk Gray

Wall caps, pier caps and coping

Caps, coping and keystones

The collection does not stop at the field. Three hundred and thirty seven more pieces cap a wall, top a pier, turn a pool edge and trim an opening, in the same concrete and the same colors and textures.

Mouldings too, for baseboards and for window and door surrounds. All of it will vary from field tile, so order it together and look at it together.

  • 105

    Wall caps

    Two inch, double bullnose, about 24 inches long. Seven sizes from 8 to 20 inches.

    Every size comes as a straight, a corner, a terminal, and a radius piece for each foot from one to twelve.

  • 21

    Pier caps

    Nine profiles, from a 10x10 peak to a 48x48 flat.

    Peaked, flat, and three tall caps that read more like finials, up to 18 inches high.

  • 188

    Pool and step coping

    Bullnose with a safety grip. Style 1 and Style 2 are two inch, in 14, 16 and 18 inch, each with inside and outside bullnose radii from one to twelve feet.

    Big Line, Medium Line and Modern Line are inch and a half, with their own shorter radius ranges.

  • 23

    Copings and keystones

    Eight coping profiles from 4 1/4 to 7 1/2 inches wide, with corners, a zig zag corner and tight radius sets.

    Four keystones, 5 1/2 up to 13 3/4 inches.

Read this before you order

  • Precast units are individually hand cast. All sizes are nominal and variation is to be expected.
  • Installation should be completed in accordance with generally accepted masonry practices.
  • Pieces may need to be cut to fit installation conditions.
  • Pinholes are inherent on precast elements.
  • Field cutting is to be expected.

Color and texture

Every color the concrete takes

Thin brick uses all of our concrete color options. 38 of them are stocked as samples. Order the ones you are considering and hold them against the room.

Concrete textures

Four textures, and a blend

Every Roman piece is made in all four, field tile, pavers, accessories, caps and coping alike.

Standard is what you get if you do not specify. The other three are asked for.

  • Standard texture on ARTO concrete

    Standard

    Varies from item to item and does not need to be specified. Some items may feature rough or textured surfaces already, while others may have a smooth, flat surface.

  • Luna texture on ARTO concrete

    Luna

    Our most distressed texture, inspired by the craters, seas, valleys, and other topographical features of the moon's surface for the ultimate expression of rustic elegance.

  • Limestone texture on ARTO concrete

    Limestone

    An organic, weathered appearance that generally lightens the original color, a great option for pools and where extra slip resistance is desired.

  • Travertine texture on ARTO concrete

    Travertine

    Adds a rustic, pitted surface to any ARTO color, used to complement other materials or create your own distinctive appearance.

Vintage

A blend of Limestone, Luna, Standard and Travertine, mixed to create looks that run from distressed terracotta to natural stone. It is a blend of the four, not a fifth texture.

Also Roman

Two lines that go their own way

  • California Pavers

    Three shapes cast thicker than the tile on this page, for driveways and drives as well as terraces. A hexagon, a modular plank and Durango.

    See California Pavers

  • Concrete Wall Cladding

    Roman 3D Impressions and three families beside it, made for walls rather than floors. Modelled and engraved faces in solid colors only.

    See Concrete Wall Cladding

Custom is the standard

Two pieces or ten thousand

We started as a custom shop and we still run that way. Send a chip. Bring a swatch. Show us what you're building. We develop custom colors, custom shapes, and custom color matches, and run a sample before any production commitment.

  • Custom Color
  • Custom Shape
  • Historical Match
  • Color Match
  • Two Pieces
  • Two Pallets

The material

Built to outlast the install

The craft is in the maker's hands. The performance is in the concrete body. ARTO publishes CSI 3-Part specifications and installation guides so architects and designers can specify with confidence.

  • The mix

    Fiber-Reinforced Concrete

    Hand cast in our Gardena facility from durable, fiber-reinforced concrete. Every piece is cast by hand, so the face and the thickness vary across a run.

  • The color

    Concrete Color Palette

    Available in most of our concrete colors and textures. Thirty eight colors are stocked as samples. Some items may not be available in every color or texture.

  • The documentation

    Specs and Downloads

    Two CSI 3-Part master specifications cover concrete thin brick, one for wall veneer and one for flooring. Installation, sealing, efflorescence, and cleaning guides are in the technical library.

  • The application

    Interior and Exterior

    Walls and floors, indoors and out. Rated for pedestrian and vehicular use, and durable enough for freezing and thawing climates.

  • The industry

    Industry Standards

    Member of TCNA, NTCA, and CTDA. Custom products are available with project-specific testing on request.

  • The decision

    Sampling

    Always order a sample before you commit. What you see on a screen is not what your hand will know in the room. Samples ship from our Gardena facility.

Material truth

Rustic Elegance

Rough and refined at the same time. A handcrafted edge where no two pieces are exactly alike. A surface that ages with the room, in a palette of thirty eight colors.

It is not a marketing phrase. It is a material truth. Far from perfect, and that is the whole point.