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Choosing/Buying Tiles
Tiles for walls and floors are available in a large range of colours, sizes and designs.
Tiles are produced in ceramic, porcelain, marble,terracotta, vynil, glass, slate and stone.
In Europe tiles are commonly manufactured in the following sizes: 100x100, 150x150,
200x150, 200x200, 250x300, 300x200, 316x316, 330x250, 330x330, 400x250, 400x300,
450x316 and 450x450, though sizes up to 1000x1000mm are now available
Tiles are generally priced by the square metre, unless you are purchasing feature tiles, tread
or border tiles.
The number of tiles you require will depend on the size of the area being tiled, with 10% extra
allowed for breakages. Don't forget to buy extra tiles if you are using a complex pattern or will
need to make lots of cuts, it is also worth have some spare for any future replacements.
Feature Tiles:
You can use border tiles or dado tiles for a more attractive finish to a plain tiles wall or add
interest by introducing feature (patterned) tiles between plain tiles.
Tread tiles are used for added grip on stairs and steps and bull nosed tiles are used on tops
of walls, shelves or around baths, windows and the edges of counter tops.
Special Tiles:
When floor tiling a ‘wet area’, always use slip–resistant tiles.
If you are laying floor tiles in high traffic areas, choose tiles that have an abrasion index figure of at
least PEI3, preferably PEI4 or 5
If you are using tiles for outdoors, ensure that tiles are frost resistant.
Never use wall tiles for flooring, though some floor tiles are suitable for walls, check with your supplier.
Where to buy?
When choosing your tiles it is a good idea to visit one of the larger tiles retailers who operate
showrooms with room settings and large tiled boards, as a single tile can look very different when it is
laid and grouted properly. Tiles UK Ltd an independent retailer has large showrooms in Manchester,
Leeds, Warrington and Birmingham. Addresses and opening times can be found on their website at:
When you have decided on the colour and style/type of tile you need, it is time to shop around for the best
price. If you prefer to let your mouse do the walking an excellent place to start on the internet is:
www.tileandtoolstore.com. Gosh you are here already, here you will find just a limited choice of floor tiles,
but all are exceptional quality and value having been manufactured to world class standard by Pamesa
Ceramica, Brazil