MM Bathrooms


Tile is beautiful and offers endless opportunities for creativity, but it’s also extremely durable and can withstand a lifetime of abuse


Tiles for style Ceramic tiles are the ‘go to’ tile for many modern homes. And nowhere are they more likely to be used than in the bathroom. There’s no denying that the tile is beautiful and offers endless


opportunities for creativity, but it’s also extremely durable and can withstand a lifetime of abuse. Here are some options for you to think about…


Unglazed tiles An unglazed tile is basically a fire-hardened clay slab. Examples include quarry tile and terracotta, and colours run from ochre yellow to deep sienna brown.


Glazed tiles As the name would suggest, glazed tile has, at some point, received a ‘top coat’. This glaze is a tinted liquid glass that is either brushed, sprayed or poured onto the face of the tile.


Quarry tile Quarry tile is a very rugged, earthy material. Its surface can be glazed, but it’s most often left in its raw, unglazed form. This primarily red-coloured clay tile frequently exhibits dark streaks or marks, which are called ‘flashing’.


Porcelain Porcelain tile never seems to go out of fashion, does it? That’s partly due to the fact that it is endlessly versatile and virtually indestructible. Some of the more popular styles on the market today imitate silky smooth marble or rugged slate.


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Mosaic tile Small ceramic and porcelain tiles are commonly referred to as mosaic tiles. These tend to be used on both floors and walls and are available in a range of classic shapes including squares, octagons and circles. They can cover an entire surface or can be simply used as a decorative accent among larger tiles.


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