Crea-La by LaFaenza

Collection Summary

Crea-La by LaFaenza is a decorative wall tile collection in color-body porcelain, made in Italy by LaFaenza, a brand of Cooperativa Ceramica d’Imola. Crea-La offers eleven designs: Tropical, Arbor, Kimono, Inkiostro, Folia, Xilema, Fioremio, Regale, Gattopardo, Flos and Romanza. Every design is produced in one format, 24″ x 48″ (60 x 120 cm), at 6.5 mm thick, with a matte natural finish. LaFaenza designed Crea-La to be combined freely with its other collections, so each decor works as the expressive surface within a larger LaFaenza scheme.

Design & Aesthetic

LaFaenza built Crea-La around variety of technique rather than one motif. Each design draws on a different way of making an image: ink on glass, oil painting, colored-pencil drawing or stencil. The range spans botanical and floral subjects to more graphic, textile-like compositions, in palettes that include dark grey, gold, light blue, light green and multicolor.

The catalog pairs every decor with specific LaFaenza field tiles, and it adds a suggested NCS paint color and grout for each scheme. For example, Tropical is shown with Aesthetica CAL and Vis VM, Inkiostro with Aesthetica CAL and Vis A, Flos with Vis AG and Dama NO, and Fioremio with Vis TP. These pairings give designers a tested starting point for balancing a busy decor against quieter surfaces.

Material & Craftsmanship

Crea-La is color-body porcelain stoneware conforming to UNI EN 14411, group BIa. LaFaenza positions the 6.5 mm thickness as a premium slim profile. Edges are rectified and monocaliber, which allows the decor to sit flush with LaFaenza field tile of the same thickness.

Design Applications

LaFaenza classifies Crea-La as wall tile for residential, light commercial and retail interiors. Tile X Design lists wall applications only.

• Feature walls: A run of decor pieces turns a living-room, dining or bedroom wall into the room’s focal point.
• Bathroom walls: Pair a decor wall with Vis or Aesthetica on adjacent walls, following LaFaenza’s suggested schemes.
• Kitchen backsplashes: The 24″ x 48″ format covers a typical backsplash with few joints.
• Retail and hospitality interiors: LaFaenza’s light-commercial and retail rating suits boutique displays, reception walls and restaurant feature walls.

Specifying Crea-La

• Walls only. LaFaenza does not list Crea-La for floors; plan the floor in another LaFaenza collection.
• One format, one thickness: All designs are 24″ x 48″ at 6.5 mm. Pair with 6.5 mm LaFaenza field tile for a flush surface.
• Use LaFaenza’s pairing guidance. The catalog names compatible field tiles, a grout color (Mapei and Kerakoll references) and an NCS paint color for each design.
• Sales unit: Sold per piece, in full boxes only.
• Lead time: Special order from Europe, typically 10–16 weeks; confirm current timing with your Tile X Design representative.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Crea-La be installed on a floor?

No. LaFaenza lists Crea-La as wall tile only. For a coordinated floor, use a field tile LaFaenza pairs with the chosen decor, such as Vis by LaFaenza.

What field tile and grout should go with a Crea-La design?

LaFaenza’s catalog gives a matched scheme for each decor, including field tile, grout and an NCS paint color. Folia, for example, is shown with Vis A and Dama HY and a Mapei 138 Almond grout.

Is Crea-La appropriate for commercial interiors?

For walls, yes: LaFaenza lists Crea-La for light commercial and retail settings as well as homes. It is not rated for floor use in any setting.