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Why Use Porcelain Tiles Outside?

The London Tile Co.

Not all tiles can be used outdoors, and you might have heard about using porcelain paving on your patio or in your garden – but why? Porcelain is the perfect choice for your outdoor paving, but only when 20mm thick or more. Pictured here: Cement effect PorcelPave Cuba Anthracite used outdoors with a modern style pergola.

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New Spanish Cement-Style Porcelain Collection at Rubble Tile

Rubble Tile

Cement and encaustic tiles with a handmade look have been on trend for years, and now we’re excited to introduce our newest encaustic-style collection, Marlow. This new series combines the organic, somewhat rustic feel of encaustic cement tiles with the strength and durability of kiln-fired.

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Why Rustic and Elegant Cement Tiles are a Great Option for Your Space.

Granada Tile

Cement tiles are a great option for any space. Cement tiles add elegance and dimension to the room Cement tiles add texture and dimension to the floor, wall or stairs the decorate. Cement tiles, also known as encaustic tiles, are made by pouring a mixture of sand, cement, color pigment, and marble powder into metal molds.

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Porcelain Paving Pros and Cons

The London Tile Co.

We stock a wide range of external tiles, which are often referred to as porcelain paving slabs, so we thought we would run through the pros and cons of this new-ish paving material. Pros of Porcelain Paving. Porcelain paving does not need sealing and can be cleaned with a brush & mop or a pressure washer. Long lasting.

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Create The Perfect Patio With Porcelain Garden Tiles

The London Tile Co.

Porcelain has long been a favourite material choice for walls and floors inside the home, but over the last few years it has become popular on patios. It turns out that the reasons we love porcelain for internal use – easy to keep clean, hard-wearing, wide range of designs, etc. Stone Effect Porcelain Garden Tiles.

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Porcelain Paving Vs. Natural Stone

The London Tile Co.

It goes without saying that all paving materials will have pros and cons, but with porcelain fast becoming the material of choice for patios we wanted to see how it compares to another popular material: natural stone. Porcelain is available in an endless range of colours and styles, making it the perfect choice for almost any taste.

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Cement Tiles: The Difference Between High Quality and Faux

Granada Tile

Cement tiles have a lot of advantages over ceramic or porcelain tiles. As cement tiles become ever more popular, the market is starting to see tiles that are “faux cement.” Choosing High-Quality Cement Tiles. It’s important to know that cement tiles are not all created equal.

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