Industrial Style in the Kitchen with Decorative Cement Coating and Granite-Look Tiles
Industrial style has gained a devoted following in recent years, thanks to its minimalist aesthetic, natural materials, and raw character. In the kitchen, industrial design can offer a unique combination of sturdiness, functionality, and modern elegance—especially when decorative cement coating and granite-look tiles are combined.
The Philosophy of Industrial Style
Industrial design draws inspiration from old warehouses, factories, and workshops. Open spaces, natural materials like concrete, metal, and wood, and neutral tones such as gray, black, and white dominate.
Decorative cement coating and granite-look tiles are ideal choices for creating such an atmosphere in the kitchen, blending raw appeal with modern practicality.
Surface Preparation
To ensure proper application, surface preparation is critical. Surfaces must be stable, clean, and properly primed. Kraft Paints’ Arterra Patiti Nano-Hybrid Primer is ideal for enhancing the bond between the cement coating and absorbent materials. Its nanotechnology-based formula with silane provides strong adhesion, stabilization of absorbent surfaces, and high water-repellency—essential for materials such as concrete, stone, brick, plaster, drywall, and cement boards.
Additionally, in areas exposed to moisture or potential leaks, a waterproof substrate treatment like Kraft Paints’ Hydroguard Elastic System is required to ensure long-lasting protection of the construction.
Decorative Coating for a Unique Atmosphere
Decorative coating offers seamless surfaces without joints, creating a sense of purity and strength. Kraft Paints’ Arterra Patiti series provides color and texture options that perfectly match the industrial concept.
It can be used on floors, walls, kitchen islands, or countertops, creating a unified, dynamic space with a distinctive aesthetic.
Granite-Look Tiles: Strength and Practicality
Granite-look tiles are durable, easy to clean, and provide a natural texture that fits perfectly with the industrial style.
Proper tile installation requires high-strength tile adhesives. Kraft Paints’ FixoTile Flex 30 is suitable for demanding applications, while for large or heavy tiles, FixoTile GEL MAX offers top stability and ergonomic handling during installation.
Finishing with Grout and Sealants
Proper grouting is necessary to preserve both aesthetics and functionality. Kraft Paints’ FixoGrout One 0-8, available in colors that suit the industrial palette (gray, charcoal, white), ensures long-lasting resistance to moisture and wear.
At transitions between different materials or areas prone to movement (e.g., between countertops and walls), Kraft Paints’ sealants provide flexibility, waterproofing, and visual harmony.
Maintenance and Long-Term Durability
Choosing durable materials like cement coating and granite tiles, along with the appropriate application systems, ensures a long lifespan with minimal maintenance. Daily care includes basic cleaning with mild detergents, with no need for specialized products.
Industrial design embraces natural wear and signs of use, making them part of its unique charm.
Conclusion
Creating an industrial-style kitchen is an exciting process that blends aesthetics and functionality. Using quality products such as Arterra Patiti, FixoTile Flex 30, FixoTile GEL MAX, FixoGrout One, the Hydroguard waterproofing systems, and Kraft Paints’ sealants ensures excellent results in both appearance and durability.
Such a kitchen won't just be a cooking space—it will be a design statement that impresses every visitor.
