Everything you need to know about tiles
in one helpful document
The face of the tile is colour and pattern on one tile in the batch. Knowing the faces is important if you are looking at a tile that mimics a natural surface such as marble, as multiple faces will make it look more natural.
Tiles are very slightly different sizes (mm difference) depending on their batch, the nominal size refers to the approximate size that the tile is, it will actually be 1-2 mm smaller or larger than the nominal size.
Shade varitation is how varied the colour and patterns between faces of a tile are. It ranges from V1, little variation between pieces to V4 which is substantial variation between colour & pattern.
The grade of the tile refers to it’s hardness and therefore suitability for different surfaces. grade 1 is wall only and grade 2 through 5 are suitable for light residential foot traffic through to heavy commercial foot traffic
What's the difference between Chinese & Italian tiles and what are you getting when you pay more for a tile?
It’s well worth it to invest in a good tiler. An experienced tiler will make the tiles that you have chosen look amazing and avoid mistakes that can be costly in the long term. Here are some of our top tips for what to look for in a tiler and what you need to know to help the job go smoothly.
How do you keep your tiles and grout looking as fantastic as the day they were installed? Read on for all the answers
We have listed the three main choices you have when choosing a grout colour to make sure you add a long-life cycle and low maintenance requirement for your next tiling project.
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