Posted by tiles on Nov 7th, 2009

Travertine Tiles...

Travertine tiles are typically made from a natural sedimentary rock similar to limestone, although man-made travertine is also fairly common. Therefore, travertine tiles often fall somewhere between more recognisable natural stone tiles such as those comprising marble, granite, limestone and slate and man-made tiles including those featuring ceramic, glass or porcelain materials. However, the advantages...

Posted by tiles on Nov 4th, 2009

Porcelain Tiles...

Although many natural rock tiles such as granite, limestone and slate are generally thought to be the most hard wearing and durable available, porcelain tiles can actually be around 30% stronger. Indeed, whereas granite and limestone tiles are prone to scratching (but are otherwise resistant to heavier impacts), porcelain tiles generally suffer less scratches, chips and breaks. This is obviously a...

Posted by tiles on Nov 4th, 2009

Glass Tiles...

Although not as popular as tiles comprising more traditional materials such as granite, limestone, marble, ceramic and porcelain, glass tiles are durable and aesthetically pleasing products for use in the home. Indeed, glass tiles can be used in just about any room of the home and are purchased predominantly for their natural transparency, which can achieve a truly stunning look when combined with the...

Posted by tiles on Nov 3rd, 2009

Mosaic Tiles...

Mosaic tiles are suitable for use on walls and floors in just about any room of the home, including bathrooms, kitchens, conservatories and hallways. Typically comprising exotic natural materials such as slate, granite, limestone or marble, mosaic tiles are usually provided in ‘webbed’ sheets that feature rows and columns of square or rectangular tiles that sometimes interlock or overlap....

Posted by tiles on Nov 3rd, 2009

Carpet Tiles...

Carpet tiles are a quick fix alternative to traditional broadloom carpet. Unlike fitting carpet from a roll, which can be problematic to lay, difficult to place, tricky to cut and bulky and awkward to handle – carpet tiles often require little in the way of tools or skill to put down. Carpet tiles come in a vast array of colours, styles and materials. Plain carpet tiles often have arrows printed upon...