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The Ultimate Walling Guide: Metro Tiles

To complement the launch of our series, The Ultimate Flooring Guide last month, allow us to introduce you to The Ultimate Walling Guide series. After all, as your one-stop-shop for all things tiles and tiling accessories, you didn’t think we’d forget to show your walls some love, did you? To kick things off, we’re taking a look at a kitchen and bathroom walling staple – metro tiles. What are they, why are they so popular and how can you incorporate this classic style into your interior approaches? Let’s explore… What... Read More

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The Ultimate Flooring Guide: SPC Vinyl Flooring

Welcome to The Ultimate Flooring Guide, a new monthly blog series focused on shining a spotlight on the array of different tiled flooring we have to offer.  Today, our attention is on SPC vinyl flooring – an innovative vinyl flooring product rapidly gaining popularity. But what is SPC flooring, what are the benefits of using it and what interior approaches does it best complement? Let’s explore… What is SPC vinyl flooring?  SPC is the latest in flooring technology. It cleverly blends the aesthetic benefits of wood with the practical benefits... Read More

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4 Signs of a Bad Tiling Job

A bad tiling job is a waste of time and money, and most importantly of all, can have a big impact on your overall interior style. Not only that, it can also become a safety hazard, with uneven surfaces having the potential to cause trips and falls. As lovers of tiles, the thought of a bad tiling job can keep us up at night! That’s why we’re here to offer a helping hand. Installing tiles can be a relevantly easy job when done correctly, but if you’ve tried your hand... Read More

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Tile Care 101: Identifying & Combating Mould

Mould is the enemy of every homeowner, landlord or tenant.  Mould can pose many health risks, including respiratory problems and allergic reactions such as sneezing, a runny nose, red eyes and skin rashes. This is especially true if you touch or inhale any spores.  Therefore, properly maintaining your home through an optimised cleaning routine isn’t just important for your home’s aesthetic – it’s important for your health, too. That’s why today, we’re giving you the lowdown on combating mould – from how to identify and remove it, to ways to... Read More

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Upcycling: Getting Creative With Old & Leftover Tiles

If you, like many others, have undertaken an interior renovation project this year, you may have some new tiles left over. Alternatively, perhaps you’ve ripped up an old tiling project and are still stuck with the remains. Fear not, we’ve got a solution!  Today, we’re offering up several ways to make old tiles sparkle and new tiles versatile with a number of upcycling ideas. Quick, easy and fun, these upcycling projects could be just the cure for lockdown boredom, adding a dynamic new layer of creativity to your home interior... Read More

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Tiling Your Staircase: A Step By Step Guide

With Covid-19 still causing many of us to stay indoors, more and more households are now turning their hands to DIY – whether that be a result of spending more time than ever within your existing outdated interiors, or simply as a means of curing your lockdown boredom!  Tiling can, at the best of times, be a daunting task – but is tiling your staircase even more difficult than wall or flooring installations?  Here we’re exploring exactly that, offering up a no-nonsense, step by step guide (see what we did... Read More

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The Art of Serene Living Room Design

Your home should be your happy place, the one space you can rely on to help you relax and unwind. While a long bubble bath can help you in the short-term, creating a calming and serene environment to come home to will help clear your mind the moment you step through the door.  To counter the chaos of your day-to-day life, in this blog post we’ll explore the art of creating a peaceful living room environment in your home. From considering textures with living room tiles and woven throws to... Read More

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Cheap Bathrooms Ideas: 12 Simple Updates For Under £100

Despite being one of the busiest rooms in your home, decorating your bathroom is often a low priority for homeowners. For some, this is due to the idea that bathrooms are simply there to serve a purpose and not to look pretty. However, for a large majority, the decision comes down to cost – a complete interior overhaul is often enough to make anyone wince. But what if we told you that you can get that gorgeous bathroom update on a small budget?  In this post, we’re going to prove... Read More

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The Finishing Touch: The Dos & Don’ts of Completing a Tiling Job

Whether you consider yourself a bit of a seasoned pro or you’re happy to admit this is the first time you’re turning your hand to tiling, one thing’s for sure: it’s definitely not the quickest home improvement task to undertake!  Whether it’s a kitchen splashback or decorative addition above the bathroom sink, when done right, laying tiles can completely transform the look of a space. Make a mistake, however, and you can be left with a bit of a DIY disaster on your hands. In any room, laying tiles requires... Read More

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Mix and Match: Using Tiles to Create Contrasts

If you’re looking to bring some eye-catching design into your home, this blog post could hold all the answers you need. Today, we’re taking a look at how you can mix and match different textures, colours and shapes to create striking contrasts that will give any room in the home that wow factor. Bold and beautiful bathrooms Over the past few decades, we’ve seen the use of wallpaper in bathrooms diminish – and for good reason. As a room that sees its fair share of splashes that can leave your... Read More