![]() ![]() A tile with 20+ faces will look extremely realistic when laid, as it is less likely to see two tiles that look the same. Tile faces can vary from just 1 on basic tiles to 30+ on premium ranges. Large Italian companies have invested in cutting-edge technology that allows them to complete bigger runs and can produce more consistent true colour. Porcelain tiles are fired at over 1200 degrees and with complicated chemical reactions happening, it’s hard to get the colour exactly right and perfectly repeatable for every batch. One of the difficulties with manufacturing porcelain tiles is creating a true black or true white, when it comes to colour, cheaper tiles can be very slightly green, brown or blue. We stock the latest in Italian tiles by leading Italian tile brands such as Ceramiche Atlas Concorde, Italgraniti, Bisazza Mosaics, Florim and LEA Ceramics. Every product that we import is of the highest quality and due to our strong relationships with suppliers, we offer a 10 year guarantee and a 15 year system warranty on all our tiles. ![]() Tile Space owner Peter Roberts and his team visit Cersaie tile fair in Bologna, Italy every year to stay on top of key trends and select the best product. Italians are leading the way with new designs, they have design teams who study the natural product for beautiful replicas and are at the forefront of new ideas and designs. ![]() These high-quality tiles have many different faces and variation, therefore, the pattern is less likely to be repeated, making them look more realistic and natural. This results in a tile that is well thought out, has a more accurate design and is an excellent replica of natural materials such as marble or stone. Global Italian companies put more money towards research, design and production. Tiles are one of the elements that make the most impact on the look and feel of a space and also are the hardest to replace or update later on, so it makes sense to spend a little more to get the look that you love than compromise and buy something that you'll want to replace in a few years. One of the most common questions that we get is what is the difference between Italian and Chinese tiles? The answer is that quality wise, very little - all of our tiles come with a 10 year guarantee and they all will last for decades without fading, scratching or absorbing water. ![]()
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