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What are the advantages of porcelain tile over ceramic?

A mood board with tile samples and paint samples.

What are the advantages of porcelain tile over ceramic? It’s one of the questions we get asked the most. These materials are very often confused and whilst there are similarities they are quite different and with porcelain tending to be more expensive than ceramic it pays to know the difference. Abode Sand porcelain tiles to What are the advantages of porcelain tile over ceramic?

Designing with porcelain tiles that look like marble

Symphony marble-effect porcelain floor tiles in an airy dining space, featuring a lustrous white-coloured surface with deep charcoal-toned veining that enhances the contemporary furniture and décor.

Designing with porcelain tiles that look like marble Mesmerising marble Love marble but concerned about the the cost? Looking for an alternative that is not only cost effective but is also a synch to look after? Then look no further than porcelain tiles that look like marble. These are designs that echo everything from the Designing with porcelain tiles that look like marble

Designing with a modern large format marble tile

Macchia Vecchia marble-effect porcelain floor tiles in a contemporary lounge, featuring a crisp white-coloured surface with dramatic gold and grey veining for a luxurious finish.

Designing with a modern porcelain large format marble tile A contemporary classic The name marble is derived from ‘marmaros’ meaning a ‘snow white and spotless stone’, it can also mean to ‘shine’. This most astonishingly beautiful of building materials can take many forms from the soft grey veining of Carrara to the drama of Marquina. Designing with a modern large format marble tile

Designing with the latest bathroom tiles

Abode Silver limestone-effect porcelain tiles covering both the wall and floor, featuring a sleek, dove-grey stone-look finish that provides a neutral-toned backdrop for a collection of glass fragrance bottles resting on the floor surface.

Woody wood woodd Designing with the latest bathroom tiles Designing with the latest bathroom tiles is a breeze with our collections. From the latest designer ceramic wall tiles, to how the latest tile technology is enabling porcelain and ceramics to mimic other materials in ground-breaking ways – here’s our advice on designing with our latest Designing with the latest bathroom tiles

Metallic tiles and verdigris porcelain tiles – a buying guide

Green Forge Mint porcelain metallic tiles displayed on the walls of a restaurant with tables and chairs.

The hues are unmistakable. Whatever you want to call this tile, from Verde to Verdigris, this is Italian porcelain tile design at it’s best. We call it Forge Mint and it is a porcelain tile that cleverly replicates the look of metallic surfaces – showcasing the blue green patina formed on copper through oxidation. It Metallic tiles and verdigris porcelain tiles – a buying guide

Porcelain bathroom floor tiles – a buying guide

Nest concrete-effect porcelain tiles in Sand colour featured in a large bathroom.

Nest porcelain bathroom floor tiles Porcelain bathroom floor tiles – a buying guide Porcelain bathroom floor tiles are hygienic, easy to clean, and tiles are available in different slip ratings so if you are looking for a little extra grip, you can find it.  Porcelain bathroom floor tiles can also mimic other materials that are Porcelain bathroom floor tiles – a buying guide

Extra large floor tiles – a buying guide

Metro Silver cement-effect porcelain tiles in a modern kitchen, featuring a cool, urban-grey surface with a subtle weathered concrete texture that provides a sleek, industrial-style floor covering.

Chic extra large floor tiles in 900 x 900mm format Extra large floor tiles What are extra large floor tiles?  Typically, large format floor tiles are 600 x 600mm or larger. As manufacturing technology continues to innovate, tiles are getting bigger so we are now seeing tiles that are 800 x 800, 900 x 900, Extra large floor tiles – a buying guide

Visit The TilePortfolio Showroom

A lady greeting a customer at the door of a tile showroom.

Visit us at the Glebe Farm Estate and enjoy a spot of lunch at the local eatery A warm welcome Welcome! Situated at the Glebe Farm estate in the heart of Northamptonshire our Showroom is easy to find with ample free parking.  This busy little area is home to the Glebe Farm eatery and shop Visit The TilePortfolio Showroom

Best tiles for underfloor heating

Aspect Ash slate-effect porcelain tiles installed as lounge flooring, seen beneath a sofa and shelving unit, showcasing the warm light grey colouring.

Porcelain tile is an ideal flooring material if you want to install an underfloor heating system. It’s one of the questions we get asked the most. So, what are the best tiles for underfloor heating? In fact, any porcelain tile is great with underfloor heating. Underfloor heating can offer substantially lower running costs compared to Best tiles for underfloor heating

Wood effect porcelain tiles – a buying guide

Serenity Taupe Wood Plank porcelain tiles installed as modern flooring, with a vase of flowers highlighting the neutral grey-brown colouring.

A wood effect porcelain tile combines the warmth of wood with brilliant practicality making them the perfect pick if you are seeking a floor that is really easy to live with, is a little easier on the budget than the real thing and doesn’t require any ongoing maintenance. As porcelain tile technology continues to take Wood effect porcelain tiles – a buying guide

Minima Sand concrete-look porcelain tile installed on a patio.

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