Limestone Effect Porcelain Tiles – A Complete Guide

Limestone Effect Porcelain Tiles

Limestone effect porcelain tiles are the perfect marriage of elegance and practicality: your space will gain from the cool and subtle look of limestone together with the many advantages porcelains bring. Limestone effect porcelain tiles are therefore the crème de la crème for homeowners looking for that limestone style without compromise. Whilst beautiful, real limestone is a soft material and porcelain is exceptionally hard. Where real limestone is porous, limestone effect porcelain tiles are non-porous. Where real limestone can stain, limestone effect porcelain tiles are highly stain resistant. Where real limestone will show signs of wear, limestone effect porcelain tiles won’t and where real limestone needs to be sealed, porcelain tiles don’t.

Why choose limestone effect porcelain tiles?

Put simply: cost, versatility and durability.

Cost: limestone effect porcelain tiles mimic the premium look of this natural stone at an affordable price.
Versatility: these porcelain tiles are suitable for floors and walls in bathrooms, kitchens, open plan spaces and even outdoor areas. Plus, with no sealing required your new limestone effect porcelain tiles are a cinch to look after.
Durability: the dashing look of your limestone effect porcelain tiles will not be marred by stains or scratches – the porcelain material means they are ideal for the busiest of spaces.

Designing with limestone effect porcelain tiles

Transform your bathroom into a spa: with today’s bathrooms considered more than just a functional space, the seamless appearance of large format limestone effect porcelain tiles can transform what is often the smallest of rooms into a space of ultimate relaxation.

Limestone effect porcelain tiles outdoors: slip-resistant, and with all the material advantages of porcelain, limestone effect porcelain tiles for external areas can extend their elegant coolness to your patio. Plus with collections that house both indoor and outdoor limestone effect porcelain tiles you can even seamlessly connect home and garden in style.

The kitchen: with limestone effect porcelain tiles available in a whole raft of colours, you can find tiles that will work with any colour cabinetry. Think off-whites coupled with wood effect doors or green or blue kitchens. Or pick soft greys to work with whites. Or taupe tones work brilliantly for those looking for warmer tones.

How to choose the best limestone effect porcelain tile for you

If you have been won over by the timeless look of limestone effect porcelain tiles, the next part of the process is to choose your tiles. Here are a few things to think about:

Tile size – The size of your tiles will dramatically impact the overall look and feel of your space. Even smaller spaces can benefit from larger format tiles especially if your aim is to create a relaxing space – larger tiles equal less grout lines and that means spaces feel uncluttered and more peaceful.
Tile colour – You will find limestone effect porcelain tile collections that include a range of colours, so you have all the choice you need to brighten, lighten, add drama, depth, warm up your space or cool it down. The choice is yours!
Tile finish – tile texture can make a huge difference to your finished space. Just like natural limestone finishes can mimic the honed, textured and polished finishes you can achieve.
Slip Resistance – opting for a tile with the right slip resistance is key for bathrooms and outdoor areas in particular. For wetrooms and outdoor areas opting for an R11 A+B+C rated tile or higher is key. See our guide to slip ratings here.
Grout Colour – Opting for a grout colour that co-ordinates with the background colour of your tiles will help create a seamless look and feel. Or pick a colour in your tile to match to if you want more of a contrast.

Limestone effect porcelain tiles vs natural limestone

Limestone effect porcelain tiles can prove more affordable than real limestone.
Porcelain as a material is much harder and denser than the real limestone so it is highly scratch and stain resistant.
Porcelain tiles don’t require any sealing or ongoing maintenance where real limestone does.
Porcelain tiles are available in a wide range of sizes, colours and finishes offering great choice and because they are manufactured colour is consistent, so you know what you are getting.

To sum up

If you love the look of limestone but don’t want the ongoing maintenance, then limestone effect porcelain tiles are the perfect answer. These tiles combine the natural elegance of limestone with all the benefits only porcelain can bring. And with a whole host of colour options, tile sizes and surface finishes, you will find a tile that works for your space. From the whole ground floor, out onto the patio, the bathroom, kitchen, dining room, hallway, limestone effect porcelain tiles are a cost-effective, versatile floor and wall option that will stand the test of time. We’ve a whole host of beautiful limestone tiles in our portfolios, click the links above or explore the gallery below to see more!

Limestone effect porcelain tile - gallery

Abode White limestone porcelain tile

Chic Limestone porcelain tile – Silver

Fusion Limestone porcelain tiles – Fossil

Chic limestone look porcelain tile – white

Abode limestone porcelain tile – Silver

Fusion Porcelain Tiles – Limestone

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