Large Format Freezing Conditions

LARGE FORMAT FLOOR TILE – MODERN AND STREAMLINED

Large format floor tile brings clean lines to your interiors in an unhindered expanse of your tile of choice. Let broad sweeping textures and colors adorn your home, creating the perfect backdrop for sumptuous furnishings and stylish cabinetry.

Porcelain, granite, travertine, and sandstone are some of our stunning options, available in polished, glossy, honed, matte, natural and textured finishes. These can all look fabulous in any room with most tiles flexible enough to offer contemporary and traditional interpretations.

If you have large rooms, or large open plan spaces, you can really take advantage of the possibilities of large format floor tile. You can add extra character to your tiling by choosing an interesting tile layout, depending on available space, and the size of tile you have chosen. An offset running bond can add interest for square tiles, or a basketweave or herringbone pattern for rectangular ones. 

These patterns can look especially attractive for natural marble tiles, where each one is unique, and the interest of the veining can marry with the added interest of the layout. You can also mix and match sizes I the same tile, to create non-linear patterns such as pinwheel and hopscotch layouts for a theme that is slightly more traditional in appeal.

OVERSIZED FLOOR TILES – REINVIGORATE YOUR OUTSIDE SPACES

Outdoors, these oversized floor tiles add structural focus to your garden. Commonly used for patio spaces or larger terraces, large format floor tiles add contrasting textures and colors to your garden, making foliage more vibrant while delineating purposeful spaces. You can carry the theme of the tile into other aspects of your exterior adding points of architectural depth, creating cohesive zones, linking the spaces together. This could be a walled area with a feature fountain, or a sunken seating area with built in grill space where countertops and walls use the same tile as the floor.

Oversized floor tiles allow you to bring the expansive freedom of interior design into your exteriors, and with so many options available that are able to withstand freezing conditions, anyone can enjoy these attractive tiles and the possibilities they bring without fear of their tiles cracking during seasonal freeze-thaw cycles.

Oversized floor tiles are an excellent choice for a poolside terrace, especially if you choose from one of our natural honed stones for maximum style as well as non-slip properties. As many of our tiles are suitable for both interiors and exteriors, large format tile enables you to carry the look between home and garden, which is particularly effective with a wide bi-fold door that allows you to bring your outdoors in. This contemporary aesthetic is stunning for entertaining guests.

WIDE AND SPACIOUS LARGE FORMAT FLOORING

Large format floor tile is a wonderful addition to any home, commercial space, or office. Their large size means that fewer tiles are needed for coverage resulting in fewer joints between tiles. This gives the overall impression of an open, seamless space which is more restful on the eye than would otherwise be achieved with standard tiles, and the greater number of grout lines they require. 

Breaking the space up with grout lines creates more points of visual punctuation, detracting from the spacious format flooring can provide. This said you can use joint lines to influence how the room space is perceived. For long but narrow rooms, avoid a grid pattern layout, instead preferring an offset running bond. The staggered nature of the joints halts the flow, carrying our gaze to the end of the room less quickly and producing a widening effect.

Many of our tiles are suitable for commercial use, able to withstand heavy use. They are ideal for business office reception areas, where a professional look is needed, but with enough warmth and welcome to make clients feel right at home. Natural stone and marble, and stone-look porcelain options are popular in beauty salons. They bring an edge of spa-like luxury while providing a practical option that is easy to maintain and is chemical-resistant.

There is a place for spacious large format flooring in any home, but the key is to be aware of the size of the tile in the size of the room. Your home or office need not have palatial proportions to benefit, simply choose a large format tile dimension that fits comfortably into the available space, avoiding oversized tiles in small rooms. Instead, use one of tiles at the smaller end of the large format scale to benefit from the streamlined look while not overwhelming the space making the room feel smaller.

CAN LARGE FORMAT FLOOR TILES BE USED OUTSIDE? 

If you would like to use a large format tile outdoors, check our product descriptions and the permitted applications listed under the applications tab. This will tell you whether the tile can be used outdoors, and whether it can withstand the freeze-thaw cycle of freezing conditions.

ARE LARGE FORMAT FLOOR TILE O.K. FOR COLD STATES?

Large format tiles can be used in cold states, just make sure you choose an option that can withstand freezing temperatures. This way you know your tile can hold up to the changes of a freeze-thaw cycle and the expansion and contraction that takes place in that process, this will reduce your risk of breakages or cracking.

CAN YOU USE LARGE FORMAT FLOOR TILE FOR OUTSIDE FLOORING? 

Wherever you are use large format floor tile for outside flooring to add personality and dimension to your outdoor spaces. Garden spaces are often overlooked, but they are actually a prime retail contribution to the value of your home. These spaces become an extra ‘room’ for playing, socializing, or creating a tranquil nook to sit quietly and contemplate. Before you place your order, simply check the permitted applications in the product description to avoid disappointment.