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How to Choose the Right Kitchen Floor Tiles for Your Home

Decorating arguably the busiest room in your home can seem like a daunting task, particularly when selecting the perfect kitchen flooring that will not only look good, but ensure the room remains mess-free and practical for years after its installation date. In today’s post, we’re exploring the ideal solution to your kitchen nightmares – kitchen floor tiles! Focusing on the considerations to bear in mind before setting them down in your home – from style and colour choices to optimising the size of your room – we look at what... Read More

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Mastering Marble-Effect Tiles in Kitchens & Bathrooms

Ever fancied adding a touch of glamour to your home without the attached designer price tag? Luckily for you, our marble-effect tiles fit that description to a T. No matter how you decide you want to style them – from a full bathroom refit to a marble mosaic on your kitchen wall – our large collection of marble-effect tiles includes options to suit all tastes, needs and budgets. No goal is too big or idea too small when it comes to tiling. In today’s post, we focus on the two... Read More

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Making Patterned Tiles a Focal Point in Your Home: 5 Design Hacks

Your home should be your pride and joy. It’s the place memories are made with the people you love – be that family, friends, neighbours or out-of-town visitors. Whoever they are, your home deserves to be shown off to them not only as the place you have to be, but as the place you want to be. So, with summer on the horizon, we’re here to show you how to make the best of those plain walls, boring floors and bare garden spaces by adding a bit of quirk and... Read More

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How to Masterfully Balance Bathroom Functionality and Fashion

When it comes to bathroom design, simplicity has often taken centre-stage. But for those who are looking for a little more from their interior, there’s an abundance of different furnishing, accessory and storage options you can use. With so many different ways you can decorate your bathroom, it can be hard to see the wood for the trees and think about what a bathroom requires at its core – functionality. Finding the sweet spot between the practicalities of the space and its aesthetic appearance needn’t be difficult or drab –... Read More

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Wall Tiles: Our 2018 Home Design Handbook

Do you have a benign bathroom in desperate need of a design update? Is your kitchen a tired relic, with faded fixtures and decade-old decor? Are you looking for ways to revolutionise your home’s interior from the ground up? You’ve come to the right place: our 2018 home design handbook, focusing on wall tiles – which styles to explore, how to arrange them and much more. We’ll cover decades, design styles and rooms in the house to give you a thorough picture of what works and what doesn’t. Chevron patterns... Read More

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The Hex Factor: How to Style Hexagon Tiles at Home in 2018

The fast-paced world of interior design is always changing, and tile fashions are, too. From upcoming colour trends to the latest shapes and sizes, homeowners, architects and designers are always looking for the next big thing – and, at Tiles Direct, we’ll always do our best to provide you with it. A firm favourite among our customers, and across the design sphere as a whole, is the humble hexagon tile. This tile type stands out for its quirky six-sizedness and the pleasing pattern it creates across floors and walls, which... Read More

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How to Lay Floor Tiles

Whether you want to cut the cost of a bathroom renovation or simply fancy upping your DIY knowledge by learning how to lay floor tiles, knowing the right way to install flooring is a valuable skill to have. In today’s post, we’re sharing a step-by-step guide on how to lay floor tiles in bathrooms, kitchens or any other area – leaving you with a smooth, durable and professional-looking finish. Choose your tiles Before you start, accurately measure the area and choose the right floor tile for the job. For first-time... Read More

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How to Find a Tiler

People have been using tiles to decorate their homes for thousands of years, and for good reason. Tiling is hardwearing, practical, and attractive, and can be used throughout the home – from bathrooms and kitchens to hallways and even outdoors. Picking out the ideal wall or floor tiles for your makeover can be great fun, but finding the right person to fit them can often feel more daunting. At MyBuilder.com, we’re dedicated to helping homeowners find the best tradesmen, and we know a few things about how to find a... Read More

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The Ultimate Guide to Buying Bathroom Tiles

As one of the most used rooms in your home, when it comes to interior design, it’s well worth pouring some time into your bathroom’s appearance. However, with this space needing to be as practical as possible, how do you also make sure this room combines timeless beauty with top-notch functionality? Today, we’re giving you the ultimate guide to buying bathroom tiles – bringing you practical insights and style inspiration to help you make the most of your bathroom, whatever room size you’re working with. Materials In terms of practicality,... Read More

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Why Your Home Needs Non-Slip Floor Tiles

Your home is the place where you spend much of your time, so it’s understandable that you want it to be both visually beautiful and practical – and when it comes to flooring, it can be tricky to strike the balance. With anti-slip tiles, you can honour your commitment to interior design while also ensuring your flooring is as practical and safe as possible. Let’s find out how. Easy to clean One of the biggest benefits of non-slip floor tiles is that they’re easy to clean, which means you can... Read More