On the face of it, choosing the right tile surface for your next project should be simple. Most designers know roughly how they want their tiles to look and feel. The hard part is deciphering many of the bewildering terms used to describe different...
From the grandeur of pale Carrara to the rich sparkle of onyx, marble tiles can’t be beat on beauty. But real marble stone comes with plenty of drawbacks. Heavy? Check. Expensive? Check. High maintenance? Don’t even start… Mindful of these downsides, many designers...
Many renovation projects involve ripping out tiled floors and walls. This can be a cumbersome process – the noise, the dust, and the hassle of disposing the tiles are enough to put many off. The good news is that, with the right kind of...
Antibacterial surfaces in your home can be the first line of defence against germs. But what type of “anti-bac” surface does the job best? In this article, we take a look at the best options for countertops, walls and floors. Advances in technology...
Interior design for the home is undoubtedly a challenge. But rarely does it come with the pressure of designing interiors for commercial use. Not only are the clients often spending a lot, but they want maximum return on their outlay. Even more importantly, commercial...
It’s official: living room floor tiles are surging in popularity. Whereas carpets can stain, tear, and generally degrade over time, porcelain floor tiles offer a much more durable surface. With more and more clients asking us about living room floor tiles, we’ve decided to...
Whenever a new year swings around, we at Porcel-Thin are asked the same question: “What new tiles do you have?” Last month we profiled three new “baby” coloured tiles from the Paris collection. Now it’s time to unveil the other batch of our new...
As much as we love our south London showroom, it’s always nice to get out and about. That’s why over the past few years we have attended some of Britain’s top interior design shows. In this article we give you the lo-down on the...
What better way to kickstart the new decade than with some brand new Porcel-Thin tiles? We’re pleased to welcome three new “baby” colours into the world, adding to the beautiful Paris 1200x600mm tiles collection. All three tones are warm, soft and cuddly – just...
At Porcel-Thin, we prefer to usher in the new year by looking forward, not back. In this spirit, we’ve been casting our eye around the industry for the best home and interior design trends for 2020. Our round-up takes in everything from bathroom tiling...
