article thumbnail

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. Engineered.

Porcelain 153
article thumbnail

Bigger Is Better: Large Format Porcelain Tile

Architectural Ceramics

Architectural Ceramic’s put together a small list of some of our large format porcelain tile collections. About Porcelain Tile. Why are large format tiles typically porcelain? Porcelain tile is fired at a higher temperature. Porcelain tile is an excellent option for commercial or residential spaces.

Porcelain 182
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Switching Gears: AC’s Mosaic Tile Collection

Architectural Ceramics

Photo: AC’s Gears Collection, available in three main options: a honed marble or two matte porcelains. AC’s Gears Collection , offered as a marble or porcelain water-jet mosaic, has several features that will turn your tile project into a unique one: interlocking 12×12 sheet. matte metallic-like porcelains.

Mosaics 133
article thumbnail

Switching Gears: AC’s Mosaic Tile Collection

Architectural Ceramics

Photo: AC’s Gears Collection, available in three main options: a honed marble or two matte porcelains. AC’s Gears Collection , offered as a marble or porcelain water-jet mosaic, has several features that will turn your tile project into a unique one: interlocking 12×12 sheet. matte metallic-like porcelains.

Mosaics 100
article thumbnail

How to Choose Kitchen Floor Tiles

The London Tile Co.

The kitchen is often referred to as the heart of the home, so it’s crucial to get your decor just right. Porcelain is the most common material for kitchen floors as it is hardwearing and strong. A light coloured grout will show the dirt more and require extra cleaning.

Kitchen 100
article thumbnail

Top Home Bathroom Flooring Options

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Sometimes referred to as wood polymer composite, this type of flooring material is lightweight, resilient, warm and comfortable when you are standing for long periods. Pros: Affordability: Vinyl is relatively inexpensive as compared to other flooring options such as porcelain tile or hardwood. Porcelain and ceramic planks.

Flooring 113
article thumbnail

Tile Installation Formulas for Floors and Walls

Tile Excellence

How to Figure Out How Much Thin-set and Grout [setting materials] You''ll Need How to Know How Much Hardi Board or Durock to order Unknowingly experienced tile installers use formulas every day.Through experience we just automatically figure in our thinking of jobs using unnoticed formulas every day.It

Flooring 145