Porcelain Tiles

Porcelain is a man-made material that’s crafted from heated clay. By heating the clay at significantly high temperatures, and mixing it with sand and minerals, this removes moisture to form a solid tile. The creation of the porcelain makes it less porous, which is why porcelain is widely used in bathrooms due to its low water absorption rate of 0.5% on average.

When choosing between porcelain or ceramic tiles, it’s important to consider the benefits of each and how they will contribute to the space you’re working with. You should first consider where you will be installing the tiles, as ceramic is naturally more water-absorbent than porcelain, making porcelain tiles the more durable choice for bathrooms where water contact is inevitable. If installing tiles outdoors, porcelain is the more durable, hard-wearing material that is proven for external use, whereas ceramic is typically recommended for indoor use only. You should check all P and R ratings of your porcelain tiles to ensure you’re selecting outdoor tiles that provide maximum safety and slip prevention.

When choosing tiles, it’s important to choose tiles that are P and R certified. R ratings are European certifications that measure the slip resistance of tiles and whether they are best suited for indoor or outdoor use. P ratings refer to the wet pendulum test, where the surface is tested to ensure the surfaces are safe when wet, in both barefoot and shoes. You should ensure that your tiles are at least R9 or R10 certified to ensure utmost safety in all settings, and you should look for high P ratings, which are ranked from P0 to P5. The higher the rating, the less likely you are to slip on the surfaces.

Yes, porcelain tiles are an ideal material to use with underfloor heating. Due to the composition of the tile, porcelain is resistant to heat damage and exposure to high temperatures, and even bright sunlight will not damage or discolour the tiles.

Yes, our porcelain tiles come with either a P4 or R10 anti-slip rating, which ensures a very low slip risk when wet. This means our stone effect tiles can be installed indoors and outdoors, including areas surrounding swimming pools.

Porcelain tiles are crafted with heated clay, which means they’re durable, dense, and extremely difficult to crack or chip as long as they are correctly installed.

If your porcelain tiles are installed outside, you may want to use a jet wash to thoroughly clean them. This is fine to do as porcelain tiles are durable and strong enough to withstand high water pressure.

All of our porcelain tiles are rectified, meaning that during production, all sides of the tiles have been finished to the same size, offering precision and accuracy. This offers a look that appears as one large tiled area, meaning that less grout is required. Non rectified tiles require more grout, which is often visually noticeable.

A PEI (Porcelain Enamel Institute) is the rating of the tile’s resistance to wear and tear. PEI ratings range from 1 to 5, and the higher the rating the higher durability of the product. Our tiles come with class 4 PEI ratings.

Our porcelain tiles are crafted with TechGrip® technology, with P and R certification, ensuring that the tiles offer excellent non-slip properties, are extremely smooth surfaced, and come with anti-stain protection.