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Medieval Flooring & Encaustic Tile

Architectural Ceramics

The image above shows the tiled floor of Winchester Cathedral , which boasts the largest area of original medieval tiles in the United Kingdom! Come with us back in time to learn a few quick facts about medieval flooring, from stone to encaustic! Quick History of Tile in Medieval England. So, what is encaustic tile exactly?

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Silicastone Saves Scrap

Diary of a Tile Addict

The result was Silicastone, a new durable material made from 98% minimum of glass, ceramics and mineral waste. The end results vary greatly, celebrating the natural variety found in natural stone and the imperfections inherent in uniquely produced products. Silicastone Strata in Charcoal from Alusid.