To be classed as ‘slip resistant’, the pedestrian surface shall be of a level access and have a mean coefficient of friction of no less than 0.40. It is important to note that tiles only need to be slip resistant where it is a public place or a place the public have access to (like your front steps).

All tiles when dry, pass the slip resistant tests. It’s when wet you need to select a tile with a non-slip finish if the public have access. So in the privacy of your own home you can use any tile you choose.

A tile’s calibration relates to the exactness of tile size. Many customers are unaware that not every tile is 100% square. Inferior-quality tiles can have differing widths, between tile bottom and top, of up to 5mm. It is important that the tiler is aware of this when doing their setting out. At Tile Warehouse, we check the calibre of all product as part of our quality control procedures.

No. Actually the opposite is true. Large tiles make a room such as an ensuite appear bigger. Small tiles may be easier for a tiler to lay but ultimately the tile size choice should always come down to the consumer. To ensure you purchase tiles that match your requirements, speak to our friendly store staff to obtain the correct information.

Yes. Modern cleaners are able to lift most dirt. We recommend grouted areas are sealed to prevent further staining and facilitate cleaning.

Glazed porcelain will not stain because the glaze protects the tile.

Quality unglazed porcelain will not accept staining into the surface of the tile. However what can happen is after installation grout haze and/or other contamination can be left on the tile and this contaminant can appear as staining!

Quality unglazed polished porcelain is very stain resistant due to the body being incredibly dense and hard, and the porcelain being fired at very high temperatures. Due to the density of the tile when it is polished, the tops of the pores (which are micro teardrop shaped) are polished off but because the pores are so small due to the pressing and firing temperatures the small openings are too small to accept dirt or staining.

With mass manufacturing and different standards in different countries, not all tile conforms in this way, so some factories nano seal their tile as a precaution. At Tile Warehouse, we only source first-rate quality porcelain tile.

MOHS scale 6-8.

Yes. Floor tiles have lower porosity and can range from 0.1% upwards. But wall tiles being more decorative can have absorptions up to 20%.