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Why Choose Porcelain Paving?

The London Tile Co.

If you’ve been on the hunt for new paving recently you have probably come across one or two products made from porcelain. How is porcelain paving made? Porcelain and ceramic tiles are made in basically the same way. Polished porcelain is not recommended for outdoor use as it can become slippery.

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March Featured Tiles: Pharaoh Stone & Sidewalk Cement Effect Tiles

The London Tile Co.

If there was ever a month that highlighted how up-and-down English weather can be, February 2019 was definitely it. It looks like cement is a trend that’s here to stay, but if tearing up your floors to lay a new slab doesn’t sound too appealing cement effect tiles could be the perfect solution.

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Take It Outside: Outdoor AC Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

From porcelain to specialty ceramic, here are how a few materials compare in an exterior application: Porcelain & Glass. These two tile types are mentioned together, because porcelain and glass both undergo high heat and pressure when made. Cement & Terracotta. Porcelain & Glass. Thicket Porcelain.

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The Great Outdoors: Tile for Outside Applications

Architectural Ceramics

Consider installing porcelain pavers, as they are typically thicker than most tiles and can stand up to debris and the weather. Softer stones and ceramics are more likely to take a beating from the elements than durable materials like porcelain. You can get around the slipperiness of some tiles by using smaller pieces with more grout.

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June Featured Tiles: Gorgeous Grey from Malmo & Panache

The London Tile Co.

The Panache range has a modern cement-effect look that is helped by the subtle differences in colour and pattern of each tile. The faux mosaic has imitation grout lines that separate the 700x250mm tile into 9 oblongs – giving you the look of a mosaic feature but with less installation time and cost. Like what you see?

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Did you know that all grouts are NOT created equal?

Making Tile Modern

Seriously…All grouts are not created equal. More often than not, grout becomes an overlooked element within the tile installation process (why is that btw?). Grout is what seals everything together – literally. It’s kinda like the perfect marriage of tile and grout.

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January Featured Tiles – Cactus Bevelled and Central

The London Tile Co.

As the glaze on the surface of these tiles is cracked, you may want to protect them using a suitable crackle glaze protector , particularly if you are using a dark coloured grout. The large format floor tiles have the look of modern concrete or cement floors, giving them an urban and modern feel.

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