Porcelain Tiles – An Inspired Choice For Chic Refinement

Porcelain tile is made from a unique combination of kaolin and petuntse and has been admired for centuries because of its elegant and refined finish. The beauty of the material is the way in which it serves as the perfect canvas on which to bring to life any number of inspired designs and finishes. This gives it something of a timeless quality and a real sense of purpose — two things that are sure to enrich your home from the moment your choice of tile arrives. 

GET TO KNOW THE UNIQUE LOOK OF PORCELAIN TILES

The beauty of porcelain tile flooring is that it’s an elegant and richly historic choice of material that also provides a wealth of matching options. Popular finishes include striking stone look detailing and the more contemporary terrazzo look. Both of these are available across the full range of different porcelain tile styles and designs, giving you a whole host of options designed to inform the direction you take your interiors and exteriors. 

You can also shop a broad range of colors so that you can create a theme that matches the other choices of material you add into your space. This gives you full creative license to set the tone for the way in which your home comes together, all so you can change how you feel about your chosen space. Want it to become a striking and elegant hosting space that amazes your guests? A quick look through the Stone & Tile catalog is all it takes to make that happen. 

PORCELAIN TILES WORK WONDERS IN ANY STYLE OF HOME  

Our full range of porcelain tiles encompasses popular choices like slate look and solid look while also offering you options in a variety of other ways. The key thing here is not to jump towards the first thing that you see and like, but to build up a shortlist that will allow you to find new ways to weave in complementary finishing touches with little apparent effort. This will allow you to set the tone for the rest of your space in a way that allows you to change the look and feel of your interiors in a way that will never fade out of fashion. You can also find a new spark of inspiration with every click. 

Finding the time to embark on this type of journey is something that will make all the difference to the way your home unfolds because it will introduce you to new matching options you never even knew existed. You will have full creative freedom and license to set the tone and follow your heart, all while introducing new touches of style in a variety of different ways. 

PORCELAIN TILES ARE GREAT FOR DIY FLOORING PROJECTS 

A porcelain floor tile laid by a master of their craft has a certain timeless quality that allows you to lose yourself in the moment and feel like you’re being transported back to the times of old. You’ll get a sense of what it must have felt like to see some of the imperial masters using this elegant and ancient material to tile spaces that we can only begin to imagine the full extent and beauty of today. Ideal when you want to get a real sense of what it means to embrace the true depth of luxury materials. 

For those who want to take their flooring in a much more contemporary direction, don’t forget to pay a little closer attention to range like our metal look porcelain tiles. These inspired pieces will give you the freedom to set the tone in your own signature way, all while finding new creative avenues to go and explore whenever the mood takes you. Exactly what you want to hear when it’s time to effortlessly blend an ancient, timeless material with the contemporary flourish of inspired finishing. The results really will speak for themselves. 

PORCELAIN TILES COME IN A WIDE VARIETY OF DIFFERENT FINISHES 

A tile porcelain is used to create things as rich and varied as a plain finish all the way through to a sumptuous marble look. This just goes to show you the full range of versatility and adaptability that you can enjoy when you embrace a material that offers so much more than it first appears. If you want to then find new ways to set the tone for the rest of the house, you can think of other elegant materials that match the same range of looks porcelain can offer. 

The key here is to remember that there are no right or wrong choices — only styles that catch your eye and make you want to explore them further. Take your time to find something that hits the right mark for you and your family and you’ll be sure to be able to create a theme you instantly fall in love with. When you come to the experts and put your trust in luxury materials, it really is that simple. 

PORCELAIN TILES ARE ALWAYS ROBUST AND DURABLE  

The misconception is that just because an elegant and intricate porcelain ornament is fragile when in the wrong hands, porcelain tiles are too. The truth is that our full range of tile inclusions, including the likes of our fabric look and geometric look finishes, are robust and durable to an extent where they can easily stand up to the demands placed on them. This is all due to the quality of the material and the consistency of the finishing, both of which ensure optimal installation and adhesion is always possible. 

Creating decor that will last for many years to come without ever being tarnished by chips, blemishes or cracks is what we set you free to do. It’s all about having the ability to quickly and effortlessly find new ways to change the look and feel of your space in a way that makes you feel at home and at peace. Once you do that, you’ll have really embraced the world or porcelain inclusions and everything this timeless tiling material has to offer. 

HOW TO CUT PORCELAIN TILE?

You can cut any type or thickness of porcelain tile with a standard tile cutting tool. This works by scoring a cutting line the full length of the tile with assistance from a jog, before applying a small amount of force over a very narrow contact area. 

DOES PORCELAIN TILE NEED TO BE SEALED?

Porcelain is glazed as part of the finishing process which means that it has a naturally waterproofed surface. You will not need to apply any form of sealant to the top surface, although you may wish to consider applying a grout protector. 

HOW TO DRILL PORCELAIN TILE?

A slow drilling speed and precision drill bit are needed here, as is a steady hand and the application of uniform pressure. If you’re unsure about how to approach this, any skilled local tiler will be able to take care of it for you. 

HOW TO INSTALL PORCELAIN TILE?

A clean, smooth and secure substrate will serve as the base on which to position your tiles. Apply the correct type and thickness of tile adhesive or mortar and then apply uniform downward pressure until you have got the tile level. 

HOW TO LAY PORCELAIN TILE?

You can lay porcelain tile as a flooring solution by prepping and cleaning the substrate to make sure it is free from loose debris and dirt. This will ensure the correct adhesion between substrate and tile, making sure the fit is secure and snug. You can wipe away any excess and leave to dry before finishing with an appropriate choice of grout. 

HOW TO REMOVE GROUT HAZE FROM PORCELAIN TILE?

Mild soap solution and a light abrading cleaning pad will take care of grout haze in the majority of cases. Applying a slight and uniform pressure will remove the haze while also protecting the surface of the tile. 

HOW DURABLE IS PORCELAIN TILE?

Porcelain is a durable and robust material that’s suitable for a wide range of uses, including walling and flooring. You can rest assured that it will not easily crack or chip when you choose to add it to your home.

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