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TYPES OF TILES

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Tiles have been used for thousands of years and are becoming more and more popular. Below are some examples of the properties of each type of tile. Please click on the relevant tile picture or text for detailed advice on each type of tile.
  Tiled Floor  

 

Ceramic Tiles   Ceramic

Ceramic tiles come in Glazed and unglazed and can be used on walls and floors.

 

   Glass Tile   Glass

 

Glass Tiles are now very popular but can be difficult to cut and fit.

 

 

Mosaic Tiles   Mosaic

 

Mosaic tiles are made from Natural stone, Porcelain, Ceramic or Glass. You will need plenty of patience to fit these.

   Natural Stone Tiles   Natural Stone

 

Limestone, Marble, Granite and Slate all fall in this category. Some of the best Rooms in the world are decorated with Natural stone.

 

porcelain tiles   Porcelain

 

Porcelain looks like ceramic until you try to cut or drill it and then you realise that this material is extremely Tough.

   Quarry Tiles   Quarry

 

 

Quarry tiles have been made in the UK for hundreds of years and normally come in Terracotta colour and Black and white.

 

Stainless steel tile   Stainless Steel

 

Stainless steel tiles can look great and are normally used on walls, for kitchen splash backs etc.

   Terracotta Tiles   Terracotta

 

 

Terracotta tiles are made from local clays and tend to be very absorbent, so may need sealing.

 

 

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