Design Buy Build Issue 41 2019 | Page 10

Bathrooms, Wetrooms & Spas The Stone and Ceramic Warehouse What are the most important practical considerations homeowners should bear in mind when it comes to specifying the bathroom flooring? Are there any particular materials you would (or would not) recommend? The single most important thing to consider when choosing a bathroom tile is ‘is the tile fit for purpose?’. Tiles have various finishes and different levels of anti-slip which will all affect their suitability. At SACW when looking at tiles for a bathroom floor, we would recommend one with a slightly textured surface, and if it is a wet room even more texture again. This will ensure that they are anti-slip and safe. A highly polished porcelain tile would be unsuitable for a bathroom floor, as they are very slippery when wet. From a design point of view, there are two ends of the spectrum when looking at the most sought-after trends in bathroom tiles. From sophisticated, oversized slab tiles which go up to a huge 1x3 metres and come in a variety of different finishes from marble, concrete and stone, down to small, colourful, patterned tiles which can add a fun feel to a room. Using a large format tile means you will have fewer grout lines which gives a feeling of space, even in a small room, but practically over the years there will be less maintenance and cleaning and required. With decorative tiles, it’s a great way to add some colour and personality to a room! Deauville Stone 01 Duomo White Statuario 02 Tumbled limestone effect porcelain tiles. R11 rated, 10 mm thick outdoor tiles also available. Available in 3 colours: Clair, Grey & Stone. Duomo White Marble-Effect Porcelain Tiles. Suitable for walls and floors. Also domestic, commercial and wetroom use. Grande Grey 6 Jurassic 05 Grande Grey porcelain tiles from The Stone & Ceramic. Warehouse have a unique concrete effect and are available in sizes of 120 x 120cm and 120 x 240 cm. Suitable for domestic, commercial, wetroom and outdoor use. Marble-effect Porcelain Tiles. The Jurassic Range is available in 4 colours: Luce, Notte, Bianco and Marron and 2 finishes: Polished and Matte. 10