Finish Information

  • Natural

    A natural porcelain tile finish features a smooth, matte surface that closely resembles the authentic look of stone or ceramic. It has minimal shine, subtle texture, and a clean, understated appearance, making it ideal for creating a modern, timeless, and slip-resistant surface in both residential and commercial spaces.

  • Honed

    A honed porcelain tile finish has a smooth, refined surface with a soft, low-sheen appearance. It offers a slightly polished look without high gloss, enhancing colour and detail while maintaining a natural, elegant feel. This finish provides a balance of sophistication and practicality, making it suitable for both floors and walls.

  • Polished

    A polished porcelain tile finish features a smooth, high-gloss surface that reflects light and enhances the depth and colour of the tile. It delivers a sleek, luxurious appearance, creating a bright and elegant look. This finish is ideal for walls and low-traffic areas where a refined, contemporary aesthetic is desired.

  • Vein Touch

    A vein touch porcelain tile finish features a textured surface that follows the natural veining of the design, creating a realistic stone-like feel. The raised veins add depth, visual interest, and subtle grip, enhancing both authenticity and character. This finish combines natural aesthetics with improved tactility, making it suitable for floors and walls.

1. What is porcelain?

Porcelain is a type of ultra hard-wearing ceramic made from refined clay, usually kaolin, that is fired at very high temperatures, making it hard, smooth, and slightly translucent; it’s known for being strong yet delicate-looking and is commonly used for wall and floor tiles.
2. How are porcelain tiles made?

Porcelain tiles are made by mixing finely ground raw materials, mainly kaolin, clay, feldspar, and silica. The raw material is then pressed into tile shapes and firing them in a kiln at very high temperatures (about 1,200–1,400 °C). This intense firing vitrifies the material, making the tiles dense, hard, low-porosity, and highly durable. Porcelain is also suitable for outdoor use and can withstand freezing temperatures.
3. How are porcelain tiles printed?

Porcelain tiles are printed mainly using ultra high-tech digital inkjet printers. In this process, the tile is first formed and dried, then special ceramic inks made from mineral pigments are digitally sprayed onto the surface using high-precision printers. These machines can cost over 5 million pounds! After printing, the tile is fired in a kiln, which permanently fuses the design into the tile’s surface, making the pattern durable, fade-resistant, and wear-resistant.