Picking the right tiles can be a daunting process. This section is all about providing you with the revelant information on the different tile types and their properties, along with samples.

Ceramic Ceramic tiles are incredibly versatile and very easy to clean and maintain. Most popular in bathrooms and kitchens, choosing ceramics gives the customer superb value for money. Internal Use Only.

Porcelain Generally known as flooring tiles due to its very hard wearing nature and high quality but can also be used on walls, internal and external, and very easy to clean. The majority of immitation tiles are Porcelain (eg immitation marble).

Travertine Travertine tiles are composed of a dense form of calcium carbonate. Travertine stone is technically a limestone but most people consider it as a form of marble. The Romans first used travertine tile as a building material. Travertine tile varies in colour from a pale to dark cream. Many people are attracted to travertine tile because of its trademark surface variegation. The voids visible in travertine tile were caused by gases present when the rock was in the molten state. The voids in the tile can be left unfilled or filled with grout. The appearance of travertine tile varies according to how the material is cut at the quarry which can suit both rustic and contemporary applications.

Limestone Limestone tiles are a perfect choice for a truly natural flooring option. Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mainly of calcite. Limestone tiles are usually light coloured. They can take on a variety of surface markings due to the presence of iron oxides and other organic materials. Surface markings will also vary. Although limestone tiles are gaining popularity as a sophisticated flooring material it has been used as a building material for many hundreds of years. There are many varieties of limestone available. The neutral tones and textures of this material make it innately timeless and elegant. It is the material of choice for restoration projects as well as ultra modern living space. Available in polished, honed or antique finishes. Can be sanded.

Granite Granite is the hardest of all building stones with a very dense grain. Granite's density makes it virtually impervious to liquids and therefore highly suitable for any interior use. Granite tile can be polished to a high gloss finish which will endure the harshest of environments. These characteristics make it ideal for granite worktops and granite tile flooring.

Mosaic Mosaic tiles are available in glass, ceramic, and natural stone (limestone, marble, travertine) The primary use of mosaic tile is for bathrooms, showers, wet-rooms and walk-in showers. Many mosaic variations are available with slip resistant finishes. Very easy to keep clean dispite the fact that many people consider mosaics hard to maintain due to the amount of grout needed. Ideal for kitchens & bathrooms, the mosaic tile sheets are flexible they can be used on curved walls, columns, bath panels etc. Mosaic tiles also make excellent, stylish economical borders.

Glass   In recent years, glass tiles have become a popular field and accent tiles. This trend can be attributed to recent technological breakthroughs, as well as the tiles’ inherent properties, in particular their potential to impart intense color and reflect light, and their imperviousness to water.

Marble Marble tiles offer a visually stunning natural alternative for many applications. Colour your world with marble with the exotic shades and rich veining that only marble provides. Whether sleek contemporary or distressed rustic, never before has marble been this versatile - its effect is pure luxury.

Slate Slate flooring tiles vary from rustic, traditional farmhouse slates to very smooth slates that give a natural feel. Slate flooring tiles are suitable for commercial use such as bars as well as all residential areas such as kitchens, bathrooms and conservatories. Once slate flooring tiles are sealed they only require occasional cleaning or mopping with a light detergent. A major advantage of slate tiles is that they will last a lifetime.