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Understanding Crazing

What is Crazing Crazing is a fine network of hairline cracks that develops within the surface of a ceramic glaze. It occurs when tensile stress within the glaze exceeds the strength of the tile bo...

Everything You Need to Know About Lime Pops

What are Lime Pops? Lime pops are a natural characteristic found in handmade ceramic tiles produced from unrefined clay. They appear as small craters or divots that form when naturally occurring p...

Do some Zellige colors have higher variation than others?

Do Some Zellige Colours Have More Variation Than Others? Yes. If you’ve ever compared different Zellige colours, you may have noticed that some have a much broader variation in tone than others. O...

Should You Soak Zellige Before Install?

Should You Soak Zellige Tiles Before Installation? If you’ve researched how to install Zellige, you’ve probably come across instructions recommending that the tiles be soaked in water before instal...

Guide | Why Sealant Matters

Why You Should Seal Raw Clay Tiles Raw clay tiles bring an earthy, rustic charm to any space, with their natural texture, tonal variation and organic appeal. Unlike glazed tiles, raw clay is natura...

Grout 101: Everything you need to know when it comes to grout

  Grout: The Detail That Can Completely Change Your Tiles So, you've finally taken the plunge and purchased the dream tiles you've been eyeing for months. Congratulations. Cue the realisation that ...

The Science of Choosing Tiles

How Do You Choose the Tile You'll Love Forever? The science behind choosing a tile is… well, there is no science. Design is deeply personal. There is no universally right or wrong tile, no single f...

Georgia Ezra's Tiling Tips

Tiles are a big feature of every bathroom, and with so many styles, sizes and combinations, how do you get it right? We speak with interiors specialist Georgia Ezra for some practical and stylistic...