Porcelain is a tile made by man, in the last few years more and more porcelain tiles have resembled natural stone in appearance. Gemini Young Stone offers a textured natural stone aesthetically pleasing look that resembles the elements a natural stone would, but with durability as a porcelain tile, these tiles are perfect as bathroom tiles as they radiate calm and tranquillity. Porcelain tiles are made to last, after being baked in the oven at 1400 degrees they are very hard and are durable in busy homes and spaces, the types of glaze and finish increase and improve the overall look. They’re cheaper in costs and installation compared to other tiling options such as natural stone, whilst still being able to sustain a high level of quality without any of the on-going maintenance associated with natural stone. Of course, you can still opt for natural stone with our Marshalls Natural Stone Collection which will provide an end result synonymous with luxury. 

 Alongside being the best alternative for real natural stone by reaping the cheaper costs and durability of porcelain, they are also the easiest to upkeep in terms of cleaning. By requiring the usual hot water and solution soaking method, porcelain tiles can look brand new with a bit of elbow grease and a sponge, dirt and stains are easily removed from tiles and grout. 

Not everyone has a giant bathroom or living spaces in more modern homes, but that doesn’t mean we can’t fake it! Extra large tiles help give the appearance of larger rooms as our eyes see large tiles our brain automatically associates them with large spaces, this effect tricks us into thinking it is a much bigger area than it really is. By also going a shade lighter you are able to open up the room, our District range gives the perfect allure of soft industrial feel reminiscing a large new York loft. By going bigger, you are also producing far fewer grout lines which gives a smooth finish to your room and easier to clean and maintain.

Get creative with the current layouts such as the Subway Tiles trend by using Arduaz cream tile each tile used in this layout gives off a unique and aesthetically pleasing finish with its stone like appearance and textured glazes finishing, radiating a calming and harmonious mood to any room, this waterproof tile is perfect for creating your on trend wetroom. 

The beauty of tiles is that you can tile anywhere in your home! From splashbacks using our amazing glass Mosaic range to intricate and exciting staircases using our frame range which brings back a modern twist to the traditional Victorian Heritage inspired design tile. Mostly common in floors, walls and to create the perfect bathroom because of their waterproof material and ease to clean nature tiles are an essential the busy modern day family who can enjoy their home with ease. 

Grout is the cement that seals the tiles and prevents moisture from getting behind them to ensure their durability and longevity. But they are a great way to spruce up old tiles. By changing your grout you are able to give a new outlook on your tiles and create a stunning finish. Our Weber grout comes in many colours to suit your current tiles.

We always suggest our customers order extra tiles in case any mishaps whilst tiling. But don’t get rid of them so easily, left overs tiles are the perfect materials for a small DIY home décor. Create Hexagon tile coasters using the left overs from our Savoy range or from the small left overs of our little mosaics create the perfect service tray and get a creative and impressive finish. Busy homes have busy fridges, coordinate your fridge with your back-splash or floor by using any leftover tiles to create the most perfect and sweet little fridge magnets for your new home! There are many cool tile DIYs that are the perfect personal touch to your new home renovation.