October 2, 2026 What is a biocement tile? A biocement tile is a tile whose binder is formed by a biological process instead of Portland cement clinker or kiln firing. Microorganisms help bind the mineral aggregate into a solid tile, much like coral and seashells form. The result is a tile with a substantially lower carbon footprint. How does biocement work? Biocement relies on microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation. Bacteria trigger the formation of calcium carbonate crystals, which grow between the aggregate particles and bind them together. Nature uses the same principle to build coral reefs. See how it works step by step in Meet the bacteria behind Mimmik Tile. Because the binder grows at ambient temperatures, there is no need for the clinker kilns that conventional cement requires. Why does it matter? Cement production accounts for around 8% of global CO₂ emissions. Most of that comes from producing clinker, which is fired at temperatures above 1,200 °C and releases CO₂ from limestone. Biocement avoids this step altogether. Mimmik Tile: a biocement floor tile grown with the help of bacteria. Biocement tile vs. conventional cement tile Mimmik Tile (biocement) Conventional cement-based tile Binder Zymecrete™, formed biologically Portland cement Kiln firing No Yes, for clinker CO₂ (GWP, A1–A3) < 5.5 kg CO₂e/m² (preliminary) approx. 60% higher* EPD Third-party verified EPD forthcoming Varies by product *Preliminary internal modelling compared with conventional Portland cement-based tiles of comparable specification. An independent LCA (EN 15804+A2) is being finalised. Mimmik Tile: biocement at industrial scale Mimmik Tile by FRONT and Biomason is a biocement floor tile, produced on an industrial scale in Ikast, Denmark, using Biomason’s Zymecrete™ technology. It is shortlisted for the Dezeen Awards 2026 in Material innovation and is available in two colours, Ginger and Pepper. Can biocement tiles be used in projects? Yes. Mimmik Tile is used in interior floors, including a net-zero workplace at Tower Bridge Court in London. Technical properties, installation and maintenance guidelines are available on the downloads page. Curious about biocement for your project? Discover Mimmik Tile or request a sample.
How does biocement work? Biocement relies on microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation. Bacteria trigger the formation of calcium carbonate crystals, which grow between the aggregate particles and bind them together. Nature uses the same principle to build coral reefs. See how it works step by step in Meet the bacteria behind Mimmik Tile. Because the binder grows at ambient temperatures, there is no need for the clinker kilns that conventional cement requires. Why does it matter? Cement production accounts for around 8% of global CO₂ emissions. Most of that comes from producing clinker, which is fired at temperatures above 1,200 °C and releases CO₂ from limestone. Biocement avoids this step altogether. Mimmik Tile: a biocement floor tile grown with the help of bacteria. Biocement tile vs. conventional cement tile Mimmik Tile (biocement) Conventional cement-based tile Binder Zymecrete™, formed biologically Portland cement Kiln firing No Yes, for clinker CO₂ (GWP, A1–A3) < 5.5 kg CO₂e/m² (preliminary) approx. 60% higher* EPD Third-party verified EPD forthcoming Varies by product *Preliminary internal modelling compared with conventional Portland cement-based tiles of comparable specification. An independent LCA (EN 15804+A2) is being finalised. Mimmik Tile: biocement at industrial scale Mimmik Tile by FRONT and Biomason is a biocement floor tile, produced on an industrial scale in Ikast, Denmark, using Biomason’s Zymecrete™ technology. It is shortlisted for the Dezeen Awards 2026 in Material innovation and is available in two colours, Ginger and Pepper. Can biocement tiles be used in projects? Yes. Mimmik Tile is used in interior floors, including a net-zero workplace at Tower Bridge Court in London. Technical properties, installation and maintenance guidelines are available on the downloads page. Curious about biocement for your project? Discover Mimmik Tile or request a sample.
