Porcelain Tiles

TFO’s brand new porcelain tile range, Fluido, takes the look of natural stone to a new level of sophistication with its soft and delicate expressions of beautiful natural materials, especially natural slate. It gives a dramatic yet elegant feel to an entire space while painstakingly detailed designing has created a fine grain effect which is Read More

There has never before been a time like now, where we are faced with such an enormous task of choosing the right tiles out of thousands of variations available. After all, the choice of your floor tiles can have a significant impact on the personality of your home. As the options for floor tiles continue Read More

There has never been a time where environmental sustainability has been as important as it is today. Regardless of the industry, there are strict regulations to minimize the impact on the surrounding environment. The public is also becoming more aware of the impact humans have had over the past decades of fast development. We can Read More

In 2014, Sydney recorded a double digit increase in house prices. The prices are expected to continue to rise while the competition for quality housing heats up. If you are in the market to sell your property, it would only be natural to look for ways to add value to your home. But putting on Read More

This fabulous polished porcelain “Carrara”, just like the name implies, has a surface design which is soft, subtle and sophisticated. The large format of 600x600mm is rectified which means that the tile has been mechanically cut to an exact size as opposed to being moulded and fired. This allows the tiles to be laid more Read More

Lappato is an Italian word for semi polished/honed. Many factories are now focusing their attention on these semi polished marvels. They certainly have a look of their own. The amount of polish varies from factory to factory. For instance, Italgraniti is a top Italian factory producing lappato tiles. Looking at these, they look almost polished Read More

When it comes to flooring, you have a very wide variety of options to choose from. But one thing is for sure, the flooring is the most exposed part of the house to wear and tear. You may love the warm and natural look of timber flooring, but the fact is, there is only a Read More

Why all the hype about glazed porcelain tiles? porcelain tiles are a marriage of durability and beauty. The glaze of the tiles creates an attractive high-gloss finish and at the same time reduces the moisture absorption of the tiles to almost zero. The benefits? The water resistance of cleaning porcelain tiles make them an ideal Read More

A discussion of polished porcelain tiles would not be complete without highlighting their strong points. One strong point is with regard to design. Some polished porcelain tiles have been produced to allow the bisque (tile body) to show through the face of the tile. The result is a deeper, more realistic dimension. A second bonus with Read More