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- Embracing Elegance: The Rise of Extra Large Format Tiles in Modern Design
In the ever-evolving world of interior design, the quest for innovation and uniqueness is a constant pursuit. One trend that has gained significant traction in recent times is the use of extra large format tiles. These tiles, with their expansive dimensions, are redefining spaces and elevating design possibilities. Mirage Clay 120x120 email sales@tileevolution.co.uk for pricing. The Grandeur of Size Extra large format tiles, often exceeding traditional dimensions, bring a sense of grandeur and opulence to any space. Whether used on floors or walls, these tiles create a seamless and sophisticated look that captivates the eye. The minimalistic approach of having fewer grout lines not only enhances the aesthetics but also provides a cleaner, more streamlined appearance. Seamless Continuity One of the key advantages of extra large format tiles lies in their ability to create a sense of continuity. In larger spaces, such as open-plan living areas or expansive commercial settings, these tiles seamlessly flow from one area to another, blurring the lines between different zones. This continuity contributes to a sense of unity and harmony within the overall design. Versatility in Design Extra large format tiles open up a world of design possibilities. Their size allows for unique patterns and layouts that can be customized to suit various styles and preferences. From sleek and modern to classic and timeless, these tiles adapt effortlessly to different design aesthetics, making them a versatile choice for interior designers and homeowners alike. Practical Benefits Beyond their aesthetic appeal, extra large format tiles offer practical advantages. With fewer grout lines, maintenance becomes more manageable, as there are fewer spaces for dirt and grime to accumulate. Additionally, the larger surface area of these tiles often means quicker and more cost-effective installations. Maximizing Space In smaller spaces, such as bathrooms or kitchens, the use of extra large format tiles can create an illusion of expansiveness. By reducing the visual interruptions caused by smaller tiles and grout lines, these tiles contribute to a sense of openness, making confined spaces feel larger and more inviting. Cutting-Edge Materials and Technology Advancements in manufacturing technologies have played a crucial role in the popularity of extra large format tiles. Today, these tiles are available in a variety of materials, including porcelain, ceramic, and even natural stone, allowing for greater flexibility in design. High-definition printing technology has also enabled the creation of realistic patterns and textures, further enhancing the visual appeal of these tiles. Conclusion As the design world continues to evolve, extra large format tiles stand out as a bold and innovative choice for those seeking to make a statement in their spaces. Their ability to blend elegance with practicality, coupled with the versatility in design, makes them a captivating option for modern interiors. Whether used to create a luxurious atmosphere or to maximize space in smaller areas, these tiles are undoubtedly leaving a lasting impression on the world of interior design.
- The Evolution of Modern Tile Grout: A Fusion of Function and Aesthetics
In the world of interior design and home improvement, the details matter. From the choice of furniture to the color of the walls, every element contributes to the overall ambiance of a space. One often overlooked but crucial aspect is tile grout. Gone are the days when grout merely served a utilitarian purpose. In the modern era, tile grout has evolved into a fusion of function and aesthetics, adding a new dimension to the beauty and longevity of tiled surfaces. The Basics of Grout: Beyond Functionality Grout, historically, was primarily used to fill the gaps between tiles, preventing water seepage, inhibiting microbial growth, and ensuring tile stability. But over time, the role of grout has expanded, and it now plays a pivotal role in the overall design scheme. Aesthetic Grout: Beyond the Ordinary Modern tile grout is available in an array of colors, offering designers and homeowners the opportunity to transform the appearance of a space. Whether it's a bold contrast to make tiles pop, or a subtle tone to create a seamless flow, grout color can drastically alter the visual impact of a tiled surface. Durability and Longevity The advancements in grout technology have led to the development of products that offer increased durability and longevity. Epoxy grouts, for instance, are highly resistant to stains, chemicals, and cracking. This not only enhances the appearance of tiles over time but also reduces maintenance efforts. Precision Application for Seamless Design Modern grouting techniques have elevated the precision of application. Thin grout lines have become a popular choice, as they allow for a sleek, contemporary look. Additionally, specialized tools and techniques enable professionals to achieve consistently clean and uniform grout lines, contributing to the overall aesthetic appeal. Innovative Patterns: Where Art Meets Grout Gone are the days of uniform, straight grout lines. Contemporary designs often involve intricate patterns and layouts that can only be achieved with skillful grout application. From herringbone to chevron, the lines of grout interact with the tiles to create stunning visual effects that are as artistic as they are functional. Sustainability and Eco-Friendly Options As environmental consciousness grows, so does the demand for eco-friendly building materials. Modern grout manufacturers have taken note and are offering sustainable options that are not only kinder to the planet but also maintain the high performance expected from grout. Challenges and Maintenance While modern grout offers improved performance, it's important to note that the more intricate the design, the more attention it requires in terms of maintenance. Proper cleaning and occasional resealing might be necessary to ensure that the grout retains its original color and durability. In Conclusion From a mere necessity to a design element that can enhance the aesthetics and longevity of tiled surfaces, modern tile grout has undergone a remarkable evolution. Its functional role has expanded to encompass a wide range of aesthetic and performance considerations. As the worlds of design and technology continue to advance, it's exciting to imagine what the future holds for this unassuming yet essential element of interior spaces. So, the next time you walk into a beautifully tiled room, take a moment to appreciate the seamless fusion of art and function achieved through modern tile grout.
- Exploring the Power of Specified Materials in the Tiling Industry
When it comes to transforming spaces, few industries have the power to do so quite like the tiling industry. Tiles are not just practical solutions for flooring, walls, and surfaces; they are also artistic expressions that can define the aesthetics of a room. One key aspect that plays a significant role in the tiling process is the choice of materials. By carefully selecting and using specified materials, professionals in the tiling industry can elevate the final result to a whole new level. The Art of Material Selection Choosing the right materials is akin to selecting the right colors for a painting. Each material brings its unique set of characteristics, including texture, color, durability, and functionality. The tiling industry has witnessed a significant evolution in recent years, with a surge in innovative materials that push the boundaries of what's possible in terms of design and functionality. Porcelain and Ceramic: A Classic Choice Porcelain and ceramic tiles are timeless classics in the tiling world. Renowned for their durability and versatility, these materials are suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications. Porcelain tiles, in particular, are known for their resistance to moisture, stains, and scratches, making them an excellent choice for high-traffic areas such as kitchens and bathrooms. Natural Stone: The Elegance of Nature Natural stone tiles, such as marble, granite, and limestone, offer an undeniable touch of luxury and sophistication. These materials are revered for their unique patterns and textures that are sculpted by the forces of nature over centuries. While natural stone tiles can be more challenging to maintain than their counterparts, their unmatched beauty and character make them a popular choice for creating opulent spaces. Glass Tiles: Reflecting Brilliance Glass tiles introduce a touch of modernity and shine to any space. Their reflective surfaces add depth and luminosity, making them particularly popular in areas where light can bounce and dance across surfaces. Glass tiles come in various colors and finishes, making them an ideal choice for creating intricate mosaic designs that serve as focal points or accent pieces. Mosaic Marvels: Creativity Unleashed Mosaic tiles, composed of small pieces of various materials, are a playground for creative expression. From combining ceramic and glass to juxtaposing different shades of natural stone, the possibilities are endless. Mosaics allow for intricate detailing, enabling designers to craft intricate patterns, murals, or even personalized motifs. Innovative Materials: Pushing Boundaries Beyond the traditional materials, the tiling industry has seen a rise in innovative choices. Metallic tiles, with their industrial allure, add a touch of modernism to spaces. On the other hand, leather tiles introduce a surprising juxtaposition of textures, creating a cozy and upscale ambiance. Sustainability and Eco-Friendly Choices As environmental consciousness grows, so does the demand for sustainable materials in the tiling industry. Recycled glass tiles, reclaimed wood tiles, and even tiles made from repurposed materials contribute to environmentally friendly design practices. These materials not only reduce the carbon footprint but also offer a unique story that resonates with conscientious consumers. Final Thoughts In the tiling industry, materials are more than just the building blocks of design; they are the palette that designers use to create their masterpieces. Each material carries its history, personality, and utility, giving professionals the power to breathe life into their visions. From classic choices like porcelain and natural stone to innovative materials that challenge conventions, the tiling industry continues to evolve, offering endless possibilities for design enthusiasts and homeowners alike. So, whether you're looking to create a contemporary oasis or a timeless sanctuary, remember that the magic lies in the materials you choose.
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- Tiling | Tile Evolution
Tile Evolution Tile Evolution has a quality range wall and floor tiles and porcelain Pavers. Tile Evolution is exclusively online to keep our prices affordable, here you'll be able to find all the tiling products you need for your project. We also have tiles for all budgets including basic tiles to designer tiles. We have a commercial & domestic tiling team that covers the UK should you need any larger projects under taking. If you're in the trade and will be buying frequently then we suggest setting up a trade account. Its as simple as emailing us via the below email address so we can review if you'll be eligible. We can source most tiles, so if you're struggling to find a tile email us at sales@tileevolution.co.uk and we'll find it or a very similar alternative.
- HOME | TILE EVOLUTION
Tile Evolution Quick View Girgio Silver 60x120 Price £44.99 Pallet Deal Quick View Vitra Cardostone White 60x120 full pallet deal Price £921.60 Quick View Calacatta Oro 60x120 Price £38.98 Quick View Origo 60x30 Price £43.00 Quick View Parquet 60x60 Price £48.00 Quick View Royal Pulpis 80x80 Price £39.78 Quick View Laguna 120x120 Out of stock Quick View Flat Super Gloss White 60x30 Price £24.96 Quick View Mirage Lemmy Pumpkin LY08 60x60 Price £49.00 Quick View Mirage Lemmy Indigo LY04 60x60 Price £49.00 Quick View Mirage Lemmy Afterglow LY05 60x60 Price £49.00 Quick View Mirage Lemmy Nimbus LY02 60x60 Out of stock Quick View Mirage Lemmy Viridium LY06 60x60 Price £49.00 Quick View 355 Polished Porcelain Price £25.00 Quick View Oceano Polished Porcelain 60x60 Price £25.00 Quick View Provence 60x120 Price £57.56 Quick View Castle 60x90 Price £63.00 Quick View Vitra Cardostone White Price £32.69 New Arrival Quick View Baltic Lastre White 120x120 Price £85.00 Quick View Aragon Americano Brown Anti-slip Quarry tiles 150x150x12mm Price £52.99 Load More
- TILING & PROJECTS | TILE EVOLUTION
Showcasing Our Tiling Projects Here you can see some of our projects. Our main focus as a tiling contractor is floor tiling. That's our preferred niche. We still tile walls and bathrooms but often find that we can choose the jobs we want to work on and our preference is floors as you will see below. We install all sized slabs and tiles in all their variations. Here you will find examples of tumbled Limestone, Marble, Sandstone, Porcelain and Ceramic tile work. Much of our work is in Yorkshire as that's where we are based but we do travel for the right projects. Led by Ian who's experience in the industry covers everything from teaching tiling, running tile shops, web development to being a technical director and contracts manager at tileLife which Ian founded and then sold on. Ian also has over 20 years experience as a tile contractor covering the UK and overseas, carrying out many tiling projects during this time. With Ian being in the industry for so long he has a great amount of product knowledge, as well as tiling experience. He has worked with many of the leading tile manufacturers, as well as tiling material manufacturers also. He can specify what materials are needed in tiling projects, and can provide technical advice to building contractors and homeowners. If you have a tiling project you would like us to quote on please give our contracts department a call on 07387695296 and they will be happy to assist you with your tiling project quotation and offer technical advice. Leeds West Yorkshire Here Ian tiles a 60x60 Parquet wood effect Portuguese Porcelain tile called Parquet Pine manufacturer Grespor. Finished with Kerakoll Fugabella 26. Ian tiled the kitchen floor, hallway, dining room and living room all in the same tile. This tile gives this 18th century home a light and warm feel to what was once a dark floor. Howsham North Yorkshire Tiles Vena D'Oro 1000x1000 XL Slabs (Porcelain) here George tiles a 30 m2 bathroom whilst Ian tiles the Hallway floor in Ashlar Limestone Slabs. Grout used Kerakoll Fugabella 02 Howsham North Yorkshire Aberford Interiors Neptune Kitchens Project A beautiful home in Howsham York with charm and old characteristics. The client had chosen a Neptune kitchen from Aberford Interiors and 2cm Ca Pietra Dorchester Sandstone. The project consisted of removing the existing Western Green Slate and levelling the floor for tiling. Materials used Palace Fast Track 2 Leveller, Laticrete 335 Superflex and finished with Kerakoll Fugabella no43 and sandstone sealer. Taylor Wimpey Castleford West Yorkshire new build kitchen and very popular choice of tile that we've tiled many times. We offer lots of different coloured metro tiles from reds and blues to greens, but mainly grey, white black and beige are chosen. Wall & Floor tiling. Greencore Warrington Cheshire . This lasted for four months roughly around 1000m2, we had 4-5 tilers throughout on the project. A good mixture of tiles ranging from metallic mosaics, the specification was to use Atlas Concorde 45x90 throughout the floors and metro 10x20,on the toilets. One kitchen was metallic mosaics. CLIMB CENTRES London. Here's a commercial tiling project for Climb Centres. Our clients wanted a striking reception desk and they certainly achieved that with the 'Topps Tiles Metros' We Mitred the edges instead of using trim. Howsham York We previously tiled the kitchen here for Aberford Interiors Neptune Kitchens. This time we were tasked with removing old stone from their dining room and levelling the floor then installing Italian Porcelain. Here Ian installs Coem Castle Ivory 60x90 on a 1/4 bond. Tiles fixed with Kerakoll H40 and finished with Kerakoll Fugabella 43 Rating 4. Floor leveller uised Palace Fast Track. Ackworth West Yorkshire Aberford Interiors Neptune Kitchen At Tile Evolution, we specialize in the installation of high-quality Italian porcelain tiles. Our expert team of professional installers is dedicated to providing you with the best service available. We are committed to delivering a finished product that meets or exceeds your expectations, using only the latest techniques and technologies. Our attention to detail is unmatched, and we guarantee your satisfaction on every project we take on. Howsham North Yorkshire Here Ian installs Ashlar Limestone Honed & tumbled random length slabs to this extension of an old property in beautiful Howsham. Leeds West Yorkshire Tasked with ripping out the existing poor installation Ian and his team had to retile 75m2 of 60x120 in Tenby Beige. Levelling compound used Palace fast track and Palace Easi-flex used for fixing the Porcelain tiles. Finished with Grout 3000. Leeds West Yorkshire . This was an interesting one! The old pub was showing its age and needed some preparation to get it to a tiling standard. The floors were not level so needed lots of leveller to get them as flat as possible. Floor tiling and Levelling. QinetiQ Farnborough Hampshire . This was a large project and the speciation was to use AVIA TILES throughout toilets, shower rooms and huge floor areas. Tiles on these projects consist of 60x60, 30x30 floors and 30x10 on the walls. Commercial Tiling. THE MAN BEHIND THE CURTAIN Leeds West Yorkshire . This custom tiling project is one of Leeds only Michelin Star restaurants and we were overwhelmed to have been selected to tile it. The design team wanted the Porcelain Slabs to be mitred on every edge. Getting the consistency exact. We want the grout to be as intended and the colour to be too. Following the instructions on the bag and mixing with a drill. We love Kerakoll Fugabella. It such an easy grout to recommend with 50 colours to choose from and to match up to tiles. Huddersfield West Yorkshire Aberford Interiors Neptune Kitchens Project Here Ian tiled a large ground floor area over 70m2 of Ca Pietra Porcelain tiles with a modular set which repeats. The floor was prepared by the underfloor heating engineers. Adhesive use Kerakoll H40 white. Grout used grout 3000. Underfloor Heating Here we have fit a Dural CIFH Underfloor heating carrier matt to the substrate and then we install the loose wire (heat cable) to the desired area. The electrician makes the important connection. The underfloor heating matt also acts as a decoupling system as well as well as stopping the heat from escaping to the substrate. This installation has many benefits to the end user. Porcelain Paving Here's a Gatsby Porcelain Paved area laid on sand for our old showroom. Finished with Fugabella No11 grout. We did it this way so the display could be changed quickly if we wanted to, but it turned out to be our most popular outdoor porcelain paver so the display stayed throughout. These pavers can be laid on pedestals, hardcore with slurry primer and sand cement binder, and you can use S1 adhesive when fitting to a concrete slab. Not only does a porcelain paver create a seemless finish but you'll hear endless complements on your new paving as these are the top trend for gardens at the moment. We chose a feature piece purposefully to make people realise just how good these patios can look! Stone Tiling This is a Ca Pietra Dorchester Sandstone floor 2cm thick slabs. We install all natural stones including Marble, Granite, Slate, Sandstone, Limestone and Travertine. Stone tiling is a favourite part of tiling for us as natural products just have that unbeatable look. With their imperfect characteristics you get that extra charm you cant replicate. XL Slab (GPTP) Here we have a Grespania Coverlam Tile. XL Slab was new to us in 2015 but is now common. These slabs are perfect for people who want minimal grout lines. Due to the sizes available you can cover an area 1000x3000mm without any grout joints (only where the next tiles meets!). You can also use these on surfaces like worktops floors, bathrooms, kitchen splashbacks, and furniture XL Slab is the future. Commercial Tiling Here we are tiling a commercial property in Sheffield. A 7 month project called 'Iron yard'. With over 90 apartments and some having 2 bathrooms this 134 bathrooms, a 100 m2 reception floor in XL slabs 1000x1000mm this was a big project. We have undertaken many commercial projects over the years including work for Qinetic, Microsoft, Bupa, Wagamama, Marks and Spencers to name a few. These projects have all been different sizes, with different requirements and every projects has had its own specification. We have catered to all of these and the end results have been great leaving us with satisfied customers. We undertake large, medium and small commercial work as well as repair work too. Splashback by Tile Evolution A Tile Evolution inspired splashback. This is a trend we want to encourage our customers to take on. Many customers go with easy trends such as metro tiles and are put off with something different. But here a customer took our advice and the results speak for themselves. Easy to clean, minimal grout joints and a seamless finish. When we tile kitchen splashbacks we try to be better and different from everyone else. Athens Grey 60x120 Polished porcelain splashback. Kitchen Tiling Kitchen & Bathroom Tiling Here we have another Tile Evolution inspired kitchen splashback. Our customer wanted an easy to clean high gloss finish tile with minimal grout lines for easy maintenance. Here we used a colour matched silicone and grout to make the joints as seamless as possible. This is a Masterstone white 60x60 Polished porcelain tile splashback. 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