TileClick are introducing a new sample ordering service in the next few weeks.

We have received quite a bit of feedback in a recent survey that has made it ckear that whilst people like the full tiles we send on some products, that they tend not to ever use them so end up throwing them out, or they get broken, but that in a sample, most of the time they were just expecting a cut piece so they could feel the tile, see the colour better and judge the surface.

For these reasons, we will be able to send out 3 sample swatches, which for main tiles will be a minimum of 100x100mm, and send them via the post. As this will be a less expensive way for us to send the sample out, we are passing that saving onto our customers.

We haven’t as yet finalised what the cost will be, if any at all to cover the tiles, wrapping and packaging and and the necessary postage cost, but it won’t be much and will only be a contribution toward the cost.

We will still be able to send out the sample’s in full sizes if needed but just at a price to cover the costs.

When choosing bathroom tiles it is important to make sure you consider the appearance of the tiles.

All ceramic tiles will be glazed, this is a technical part of the tile that protects the biscuit (ceramic) part of the tile from water. Once the tile is printed it is then put through the glazing process.

Gloss and Satin are the most common types of glaze used. Gloss is a more traditional finish, providing a shiny, reflective and fresh look to the tiles, with many white tiles, tiles that are glazed with a gloss finish are whiter than than a satin verison of the same tile.

Satin is used on more natural looking tiles, such a a stone effect ceramic tile. This helps to replicate the thenatural stone look that is then sealed with a suitable sealer, Cornwall and Coniston are two popular stone effect satin glazed ranges that we sell.

However! Many people like the polished stone look and this is where a gloss glaze works very well on a stone effect ceramic tile. Marmaros has been a great selling tile for some while providing that clean and fresh polished stone look.

As far as ongoing maintenance goes, there isnt really much difference as they are both glazed, so the tile is protected but some satin glazed tiles can be a little harder to get them back to a good as new look.

It really is  a personal choice as to what you prefer and it is often the case that certain tile designs suit one or other finish as the designers have a finish in mind when designing the tile.

We have had 8 new ceramic floor tiles delivered to our stores today, increasing the selection in store and they started selling straight away.

Introducing dark and light grey, beige and brown in a rustic satin finish and also in a flat polished / gloss finish. These tiles will give great complementing colour schemes to go with many of our wall tiles including the Laura Ashley ranges that have had the floor tiles discontinued by the manufacturer.

We soon hope to have the images ready for the website and will publish as soon as we can.

For the last seven years, TileClick have always provided our customers with good quality products at the best prices we can on our tiles and accessories.
We appreciate the current economic climate, but unfortunately all of our suppliers are implementing forced increases in January. The increasing cost of oil, gas, petrol etc are all the reasons that manufacturers and hauliers are being forced to cover their costs and unfortunately our keen pricing policy means we have to increase our costs proportionately.
At this moment in time we are not fully aware of the increases, but we will aim to keep them to a minimum.
Increased emission zone areas around London will also mean that certain London and surrounding areas may need to pay a surcharge as we are unable to absorb these increases.
These increases will only take effect from January 1st 2012 so please order as soon as possible to avoid these increases as we will not be able to honour 2011 prices once the increases have been implemented.

Using ceramic wall tiles in your bathroom is not only one of the most practical, but can be one of the most cost effective ways to finish your bathroom or kitchen.

Ceramic tiles provide not only a durable and stylish finish but an easy to clean an hygienic one.
All ceramic tiles are glazed with either a matt, satin or gloss finish glaze. This glaze is applied to a printed pattern that gives the look of tile and this is printed onto the body or ‘biscuit’ of the tile – this is the ceramic part!

The glaze is needed to make the tile waterproof as the ceramic body of the tile will absorb water, so the glaze should be on the surface and side edges so that when the tiles are grouted all the unglazed areas are covered and waterproof.

If a tile is cut and not sealed correctly with a grout or silicone, water will penetrate into the body and if the tile has a pale or translucent print, it can appear to darken.

TileClick include ceramic tiles by manufacturer British Ceramic Tile, Studio Conran and Laura Ashley, as well as Villeroy and Boch.

Our two newest and most stunning tiles are the Quebec and Ashdown tiles in the Heritage collection.

Firstly the Ashdown tile is a 60×40 medium travertine effect tile, a super print on a porcelain body makes this tile robust, the rectified edges ad the the authenticity of the Ashdowns look and with a print pattern over about 15 tiles, random placing of the tiles is easy and straight forward- add a PEI rating of 5, no ongoing treatment makes this tile an almost perfect substitute for the real thing.
The Quebec is a different style of tile to the Ashdown, a more traditional square tile with a more coarse surface, giving added anti slip properties. The Quebec tile has authentic earthy tones again on a porcelain body and is a perfect way to complete your bathroom or conservatory floor.

Months of looking through samples, visiting factories and importers has paid off as our new collection of floor tiles starts to arrive.

As well as a traditional honed and filled travertine, 60×40 tile we have a stunning porcelain bodied travertine effect tile. Available in 3 shades, beige, ivory and brown, the Ashdown tile also has the benefit of rectified edges allowing the tiles to be fitted close or butted together.

The Quebec square tile has an authentic natural stone look on a porcelain body tile with a good element of slip resistance. These tiles are being added to the website and also duplicated into a number of other ranges that customers in our stores are combining together.

The mono, black and white floor tiles have brought back the ability to combine these with a number of our wall tile ranges as well putting them together to create the chess board pattern.

We will update our site more over the next few days with more floor tile additions!

Manufacturer British Ceramic Tile are introducing a new set of range names. The products and the product codes will still be the same, but in the event you have ordered samples of say ‘buxton’ and cant find it, if you use the product code from your sample receipts in the search facility, or use the ‘old to new’ list below.

We hope this transition doesn’t cause any confusion and you have any queries  please feel free to call our free phone number 0800 849 2120 for further clarification.

The list below lists the OLD range name first, then the NEW range name.

Ashbourne  -  Country
Buxton  -  Rock
Brighton  -  Torquay
Carrara  -  Athens
Chambray  -  Cambric
Dartmoor  -  Cornwall
Elgin  -  Marmaros
Holborn  -  Blanco
Henley  -  Blanco
Mayfair  – Starlight
Modo  -  Nova
Oxford  -  Whitney
Piccadilly – Malaga
Renaissance  -  Renoir
Riven  -  Buckfast
Saturn  – Groove
Vivaldi  -  Vermont
Wiltshire  – Coniston
Willow  -  Pampus

So if your ordering over £150 exc vat, enter the code sumsiz10 at the checkout stage when ordering and get an extra 10% off everything you buy! Tis offer will end on 10th September so order early to avoid dissapointment.

Tile manufacturer British Ceramic Tile are in the process of introducing new trading names for internet companies selling their products.

The products are all exactly the same apart from the names, as an example Buxton is becoming Rock and Vivaldi are Vermont. The product codes are still staying the same so that the correct products are sent out to you, however when the tiles arrive with you they will still have the original labels on them with the orginal name so as an example if you order Rock Light Beige, the label on the box will say Buxton Light beige, but the product code of CAN42940 will be the same on the box.

We are hoping this change over does not create too many issues, but we will be more than happy to help any customers on the phone and BCT will also be happy to help verify any queries.

This change of direction by one of our main manufacturers has made us have a re-think about the home page layout and over the next couple of days a new tile selection process will replce our browse by collection section on the left hand side and the tile collection links will move to under our main rotating image.

Please feel free to call us if you have any questions!