DECORATIVE MOSAICS
FOR THE HOME
County Tiles in Guildford brings the modern touch to one of design's oldest techniques.

Mosaics bring a softly textured, unique charm to today's interiors. This season has seen home owners, designers and architects using mosaics not only in bathrooms and kitchens but also in bedrooms, either on one wall or in a zoned format. Mosaics are placed around headboards, as frames for fireplaces and mantels, and incorporated with ceramic countertops and floor tiles, the options are endless.

Waxman Ceramic

Add a colourful touch
Mosaic tiling can have a striking visual effect on a room and it doesn't have to come at a hugely expensive price. When renovating a room, a backsplash, or creating a special accent with mosaic tiles can completely transform the whole look. Instead of purchasing new counters or a new bathroom suite, why not revamp a room with a colourful mosaic pattern surrounding a mirror, or as a border on the walls, or around the bath?

Light and drama
Mosaic tiles are becoming a more modern, upscale alternative to standard ceramic tiles. They are available in an exciting palette of colours, designs, textures, shapes and styles. Colour pigments are created underneath the glass, allowing for light-reflecting elegance.

Island Passion Ellipse by Porcelanosa

The most popular mosaic tiles currently available are fusion blends of glass, stone, marble and metal all in the one tile. The mix of all these elements creates the light reflecting effect of glass with the natural and luxurious elements of stone and marble, perfect for sophisticated home decor.

Mosaic tiles have made it possible for us all to add a classic Mediterranean or stylishly modern element to our homes, with limitless opportunities for striking and creative expressions that you will want to show off.

THE GLAMOUR OF GLASS
County Tiles showcases a fabulous range of glass tiles and splash backs.

Rupert Scott- fabulous handcrafted textures

Why have the same as everyone else? Make your home feel truly unique with County Tiles' striking new range of beautifully handmade glass tiles and splash backs from specialist award winning glass company, Rupert Scott- fabulous handcrafted textures, colours and designs with a top quality, luxurious feel. Contemporary glass splashbacks from County Tiles create an unmissable 'wow factor' in any kitchen or bathroom. Each one is made to measure to specific requirements so your decorative panel can be placed anywhere in the house. The smaller handmade glass tiles 'like little jewels' can be interspersed among plain tiles for a personalised decor, or used as a border to create a dazzling effect. County Tiles has an impressive range on display; pop in and see them today!

How are they made?
These glamorous glass tiles and splashbacks are created from a handmade base glass imported from Poland, which is then cut to size for each individual product.

Rupert Scott- fabulous handcrafted textures

Depending on the overall design of the tile, each one could consist of up to 5 layers of the base glass. These basic layers are then enhanced by specialist coloured glass enamel, which is carefully applied by hand in various mixtures and patterns. Following this, the tiles are fired in a kiln at strictly controlled temperatures. It is essential that the kiln heats to the correct temperatures and cools at particular rates to prevent the glass from cracking. During the kiln-firing process the glass layers and colour enamel fuse together trapping tiny air bubbles inside giving a unique intensity of colour and depth. These products are slightly thicker than standard tiles and splashbacks so not only will they stand out from existing tiled or painted walls, the extra depth enables light to pass through the decorative feature from the sides, highlighting the colours and textures within. Rupert Scott has created eight striking collections for splashbacks and seven design collections for glass tiles. So if you're looking for a new twist of excitement to your home decor and to be envied by all your neighbours, visit County Tiles showroom in Guildford and be inspired by the large selection of contemporary handcrafted glass tiles on offer.

THIN IS IN FOR CERAMIC TILING
County Tiles in Guildford presents
a wafer thin tiling alternative.

Are you fed up with the fuss and mess of removing old tiles to lay a fresh set? Do you wish you could just simply lay your new tiles over the existing ones and save time, disturbance and energy? Well look no further, County Tiles has the perfect solution.

One of the latest breakthroughs in tiling, that enhances flexibility and workability, are the new 5mm 'thin' ceramic tiles.

Forget all the stresses and strains with this modern, slender 'Collection 5mm', by Italian manufacturer Lafaenza Ceramica. These wafer thin porcelain tiles can be installed over existing surfaces, meaning there is less work needed during renovations - perfect for giving any room an instant facelift with minimal disruption.

Advantages for you of the wafer thin 'Collection 5mm' from Lafaenza

Demolition free
The 'ultra thinness' of these tiles means that they can be fixed to your current surface easily and quickly without the need to demolish floors or walls, reducing disturbance and added costs.

A greener option
By manufacturing thinner tiles, Lafaenza Ceramica actively helps lower the damaging effects to the environment because fewer materials are involved in production and packaging, and energy consumption and the use of oil based products are both less.

Lighten the load
These 5mm wide tiles, boast a reduced weight of 13.5kg per square metre. So, the overall workload really is lightened and, what is more, they can even be cut with a glass cutter!

A Stylish solution
With the use of innovative colour definition digital technology, natural colours and veining have been replicated for the 'Collection 5mm' range to achieve the look of natural stone.

A glazed option is also available. Lafaenza Ceramica's latest and slimmest range yet comes in 3 neutral shades; white, beige and brown, and 3 sizes; 500 x 1000mm, 250 x 1000mm and 250 x 500mm.

Chunky ceramic is being made a thing of the past with new Italian technological advances. Visit County Tiles, Riverside Business Park, Walnut Tree Close, Guildford, and see Lafaenza Ceramica's new 'Collection 5mm', their thinnest and lightest offerings yet! You are sure to be impressed.

County Tiles has an extensive range of tiles available from a wealth of highly reputable British and European leading brands, so, if you are looking for something new, browse County Tiles' showroom, be inspired and receive expert advice from their friendly team.