Zanzibar
Exotic stone in porcelain tile.
Zanzibar
Zanzibar captures the exotic beauty of natural stone with warm, inviting tones. This collection creates unique, characterful surfaces inspired by the rich textures of natural landscapes.
Zanzibar leans into character: a stone face with rich, varied movement in a sun-baked Beige and a balancing Grey. The matte finish and non-repeating faces let that variation feel like quarried stone rather than a print, and the 24x24 and 24x48 formats give the pattern room to show across floors and walls.
Underneath is the same dependable build as the rest of the range: 8mm glazed porcelain, no sealing, minimal absorption, easy cleaning. Zanzibar suits Metro Vancouver homes chasing a warmer, more textural direction, sunrooms, kitchens, family baths, and gives designers an alternative when every stone look on the shortlist has started looking the same.
Specifications
Colors & Variations
Face Variations
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Applications
Where Zanzibar Works
Sunrooms and bright spaces
The warm tones respond well to natural light, and porcelain is stable through the temperature swings a glazed sunroom or south-facing room sees through the year.
Warm kitchen floors
Beige underfoot softens white or wood kitchens, and the varied stone face hides crumbs and everyday traffic marks between cleanings better than an even-toned tile would.
Character bathrooms
The matte finish suits bathroom floors and walls, and the lively stone movement gives an ordinary-sized bathroom a finished, designed feel without adding extra decoration or colour.
Halls and stair landings
Transitional spaces benefit from a tile with visible pattern, which disguises wear paths and dust, and the 24x24 size lays out efficiently in halls and landings.
Design Notes
Pairing & Layout Ideas
Zanzibar's warmth pairs with rattan, linen, terracotta pots and creamy paint for a relaxed, sun-washed scheme, or with black fixtures and walnut for something more grounded. Grey tones it down for cooler palettes without losing the movement. Keep the grout warm and close to the tile. Within the range, Tassero is its quieter cousin and Rush its more textured one, and viewing the three together clarifies which level of character your room wants.
FAQ
Zanzibar Questions
What does exotic stone look actually mean here?
It means the face carries more colour variation and movement than a standard beige or grey stone print, closer to stones with strong natural character. In practice, expect adjacent tiles to differ noticeably, which is intentional and is what makes the installed floor feel organic.
Is the variation too much for a small room?
Usually not, because small rooms use fewer tiles and the pattern reads as richness rather than busyness. If you are cautious, use Zanzibar on the floor only and keep the walls plain. Laying out several tiles before installation shows exactly how much variation you will see.
How should I clean and maintain it?
A vacuum or dust mop plus a damp mop with a neutral cleaner covers it. The glaze does not absorb spills, so there is no sealing schedule, and the matte surface does not show smudges. Grout benefits from occasional attention, which is true of any tile floor.
Can I view Zanzibar before deciding?
Yes, it is on display at #3-11240 Bridgeport Rd in Richmond, and walk-ins are welcome. Because the faces vary, ask to see multiple pieces together, and take a sample home to check the warm tones against your own lighting and paint.
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