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What is the Best Grout for Porcelain Tile?

The Tile Doctor

Starlike grout is ideal for porcelain tiles. This high-quality epoxy grout is easy to work with and completely non-toxic, making it safe for installers, consumers, pets, and the environment.

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Tips for Laying External Porcelain Paving Tiles

The London Tile Co.

We’ve seen the popularity of external porcelain tiles explode over the last year, and it’s no surprise since the list of benefits is a long one. When choosing your tiles it is important to make sure they are suitable for use outdoors. We stock two ranges of external porcelain paving tiles at The London Tile Co.

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University of Ceramic Tile and Stone launches tile specialist course

Floor Covering News

The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) has provided training to thousands of people in the tile and stone industry over the last decade. The course also teaches how to inspect and prepare substrates and tiles, how to achieve full thin-set contact and points out quality workmanship requirements and practices.

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Why Choose Porcelain Paving?

The London Tile Co.

If you’ve been on the hunt for new paving recently you have probably come across one or two products made from porcelain. How is porcelain paving made? Porcelain and ceramic tiles are made in basically the same way. Polished porcelain is not recommended for outdoor use as it can become slippery.

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Bigger Is Better: Large Format Porcelain Tile

Architectural Ceramics

Architectural Ceramic’s put together a small list of some of our large format porcelain tile collections. About Porcelain Tile. Why are large format tiles typically porcelain? To avoid getting into the nitty-gritty, it’s because of how the tile is made. Featured Porcelain Collections.

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Porcelain Paving Pros and Cons

The London Tile Co.

At The London Tile Co. we know that there are many benefits to using tiles in your kitchen or bathroom, but what about outside? We stock a wide range of external tiles, which are often referred to as porcelain paving slabs, so we thought we would run through the pros and cons of this new-ish paving material. Long lasting.

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PorcelPave New Outdoor Porcelain Paving Tiles

The London Tile Co.

Porcelain is quickly becoming the most popular tile material for almost every application; from non-slip mosaics for wet room floors, to natural looking wood effect floor tiles. The qualities that make porcelain such a desirable material for the home also make it the perfect choice for outdoor applications. Roof terraces.

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