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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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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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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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Porcelain Paving Pros and Cons

The London Tile Co.

we know that there are many benefits to using tiles in your kitchen or bathroom, but what about outside? 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. Long lasting.

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May Featured Tiles: Malmo Cement Effect & Aquarius Stone Effect Tiles

The London Tile Co.

We’re looking forward to BBQ season and seeing all the wonderful garden designs created using our range of outdoor porcelain tiles. Add a modern twist to your bathroom with these gorgeous cement effect porcelain tiles, suitable for walls and floors. Malmo is one of our best-selling ranges and it’s really no surprise why.

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Reasons Why Architects Choose Handmade Cement Tiles

Granada Tile

What could encompass all of these besides handmade cement tiles? Architects have chosen handmade encaustic cement tiles for years to add a touch of the avant-garde to modern homes, and there’s little reason to ask why when you see photos of the final product. Encaustic tiles begin their lives differently than porcelain or ceramic.

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Decorative Kitchen Tile Ideas

Realstone

Decorative Kitchen Tile Ideas In this guide we will give you some decorative kitchen tile ideas. Introduction to Kitchen Tile Designs The kitchen , where timeless meets contemporary, can be transformed by tiles. These tiles are typically made from ceramic , porcelain or stone. How is it made? How is it made?