Category: Tiling Advice
When installing outdoor tiles, it’s crucial that you use the right materials to pack and protect the joints between them. However, selecting the correct type of grouting and equipment to aid successful tile installation can be difficult for the untrained eye. With that in mind, at Atlas Ceramics, we’ve pulled together a quick and easy …
Stuck on which tiles to use in your garden or patio? Wondering whether you can use porcelain tiles outside? The answer is both yes and no! The trouble is that unless you have the right kind of material, you might waste a whole lot of time and money laying a tiled patio that isn’t extremely …
Are you shopping for new floor tiles? Wondering how to tile a floor with large tiles? Adding larger tiles to your home can provide many advantages. With better durability, less upkeep, and many finish options, large format tiles will make a fantastic addition to any room in the house. When working with large format tiles, …
If you’re looking for the best tiles to renovate your home with this season, you’ve come to the right place. We’re here to give you all the information you need on porcelain tiles and how much weight they can hold – important information if you have some heavy furniture to put on top of them. …
Limestone describes a natural sedimentary stone—the rock forms around mineral springs, where calcium carbonate is abundant. Limestone consists of these minerals and the remains of animal shells and other organisms in the water. Over time, the debris and minerals settle into large quarries. Limestone accounts for around 10% of all the sedimentary rock on the …
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Are you thinking about remodelling your bathroom? It’s one of the most popular rooms in the house to renovate. When completed properly with attractive finishes, it can boost your valuation of your home. Additions like wet rooms and walk-in showers add a luxury feel to your space too. Whether you’re looking to complete a full …
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Are you planning on tiling your patio? What is a quarry tile? Does it come from a quarry? In this article we will answer frequently asked questions about quarry tiles. We will also cover what they are and how they are installed. It might surprise you to learn that quarry tiles don’t come from a …
Terracotta is one of the oldest designs of clay ceramic tiles. Translated from Italian, “terracotta” means “baked earth.” These tiles are porous, with a red colouring which relates with architecture in regions like Tuscany in Italy. In this post, we’ll unpack everything you need to know about selecting the best terracotta tiles for your project. …
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Are you thinking about remodelling the bathroom? A walk-in shower is a great addition to your project, and it boosts your home’s resale value. A walk-in shower gives a sense of more space and freedom in the bathroom, with plenty of design options available. What does a walk in shower cost? Working out the budget …
You’re in the middle of searching for new flooring options for your patio when you come across travertine tiles. What are travertine tiles? Are they suitable for your remodelling job? Travertine is a form of natural limestone found in quarries around mineral springs. Lime deposits form travertine stone over time. This makes it a porous …