Get creative with paintbox
Consider the paintbox as a bespoke tile factory, ready to turn your interior design concepts into a completed floor or wall tile installation in record time.
A streamlined development process begins with your Adobe Illustrator design document, with glaze colors assigned from a 48-color swatch library in either gloss or semi-matte finish.
Strike-off samples will be delivered in a matter of days, and your confirmed production order will be ready in a few weeks.
Whether reproducing historic cementine tile patterns or a composition of your own, the Compass paintbox offers another dimension of creative freedom in glazed ceramic tile design.
Case Study: An “Ernest” Reproduction
Recreate the essence of Ernest Hemingway’s Key West bathroom with Paintbox.
Built in the 1850s and renovated in 1931, the home’s Cuban cement tiles feature bold aquatic motifs, reflecting Art Deco style, Hemingway’s minimalism, and his love for nature.
STEP 1
Define Your Design
Recreate history or craft your vision with Paintbox’s limitless tile design possibilities.
STEP 2
Create a Line Drawing
Create a vector tile pattern in Adobe Illustrator by tracing images with vector shapes and the Pen Tool.
STEP 3
Assign Pattern Colors
Apply colors from the preset palette, download swatches from Tilehaus, and finalize your tile for crafting.
STEP 4
Order Your Tile
We’ll produce your design, send a strike-off tile for approval, and recommend ordering extra for installation.
STEP 5
Install Your Tile
Arrange tiles before installation for accuracy. Paintbox delivers a bespoke, historic design for your space.