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Mosaic tiles

Just in: colour is making a comeback! 

Styling used to be all about black, white and grey – keeping it as minimal as possible. Don’t get us wrong, minimalism will forever have a place in styling. However, we can’t help but feel excited by this resurgence of fun and eye grabbing colours! 

Mosaic tiles are smaller pieces of tile (made from glass, stone, marble, porcelain, travertine, metal and pebble) that are combined together to create impressive flooring designs. With a wide variety of colours, patterns and shapes to choose from, mosaic tiles are one of our favourite ways to add colour to an outdoor area. 

Just as there are many varieties of mosaics there are many applications in which mosaics can be used for example such as flooring, splash backs, benchtops and even in pools. To ensure you use the right mosaic in the right location, always check with a professional to esquire its the best fit.

Explore our mosaic tile range here. 

Timber Look Tiles

Timber, in any room, offers a stunning warm aesthetic. Paired with healthy plants and your rich green garden space – choosing timber tiles for a patio would be the pièce de résistance to your outdoor area. 

Offering the same beautiful aesthetic as timber floorboards, timber-look tiles offer a more affordable and durable option to outdoor flooring. 

Whilst it’s always nice to boast that you have real timber flooring in your outdoor space, they do come with a few drawbacks. Timber flooring can be more prone to scratches, dents and water damage and require regular maintenance to maintain colour and quality. To avoid these timely and costly occurrences, many choose timber-look tiles instead.

Timber-look tiles offer the best of both worlds – aesthetic (check) and durability (check). Timber-look floorboards for outdoor spaces are tough and are easy to clean and maintain – this means less maintenance costs in the short and long term. 

Choosing timber-look tiles also is a great insulator and is comfortable on bare feet – making it a fantastic choice for outdoor styling no matter the weather or activities. 

Explore our range of timber-look tiles here.

Stone-look tiles

Replicate the beautiful natural textures of stone with stone-look tiles. 

Stone-look tiles are growing in popularity with more natural looks being highly sought after. Although we all wished we had the budget to purchase real stone tiles, stone-look tiles produce the same aesthetic with greater longevity! 

Stone look porcelain is a more durable option that will involve greater costs initially but will pay off in the long run. Ceramic tiles are more affordable however, they aren’t as strong. If your outdoor space lacks sufficient cover, you might want to consider choosing porcelain tiles due to their weather resistance. 

Thanks to modern manufacturing stone-look tiles offer a stunning and uncanny replica of stone tiles. Tile manufacturers have really impressed us with their expertise, recreating those small details you find in natural stone. With delicate stone veins and natural blemishes, stone-look tiles completely revamp outdoor spaces. 

We have a huge  range of high quality Italian made stone look tiles with a variety of finishing options.

Explore our selection of stone-look tiles here.

Concrete-look tiles

Add an edgy modernity to your outdoor area with concrete look tiles. 

Growing in popularity amongst interior designers and renovators, concrete-look tiles appear identical to polished concrete, offering a stunning canvas to your outdoor area styling.

On top of their appealing design, concrete-look tiles are low maintenance, long lasting and can withstand just about anything! Unlike a real concrete surface that can be damaged by harsh chemicals or acids, concrete-look tiles don’t require any special treatment. 

Many of the tile manufacturers are producing larger sized tiles in their populare ranges like 1200x600mm or 1200x1200mm making the choice between concrete and concrete look tile even easier.

To see more on concrete-look tiles explore here.

Slip resistant tiles

Slip resistant tiles create a safer outdoor environment for the whole family. 

If your outdoor space is located beside a pool, garden or area that will experience contact with water, it’s a smart idea to install slip resistant tiles. Luckily, here at Ceramic Tile Supplies, we offer a wide selection of anti-slip tiles that vary from sizes; 100x100mm, 200x200mm, 200x1200mm, 300x300mm, 300x600mm, 600x600mm and other special order sizes. 

With each slip resistant tile, there’s an accompanying slip rating that has been determined through industry recognised tests. When you purchase your slip resistant tile, you might want to consider the rating for your space, as there is such a thing as too little or too much. However, slip resistant tile ratings are only mandatory for commercial spaces. 

Explore our slip resistant tiles for outdoor spaces here. 

Outdoor Dining.

There are many names an outdoor eating area takes; Alfresco, BBQ, Patio, Pizza Oven, Bar or Wet Bar. The point is no matter the food or drink involved imagine walking from inside your home out to the table, plate in hand, and your flooring paves the way seamlessly from indoors to out, your outdoor dining area increasing your over all living area by double even triple to make your entertaining space beyond impressive.

At Ceramic Tile Supplies we can create this seamless look with many of our ranges. Stone, Concrete or Timber you can use an easy clean, everyday tile for inside your home and extend the look with a non-slip outside matching tile.

Don’t forget to add personality to your alfresco splashback or even benchtop. Try using some industrial looking tiles often practical in colour and excellent for keeping stains and cooking splashes off your rendered walls. Or use mosaic tiles for that splash of colour to brighten up a drab space.

The Swimming Pool and Surrounds.

The area most associated with outdoor tiles is the inside of a swimming pool. We have a whole blog regarding this area. But what about around the pool? It is important to note that freshening up the whole pool area breaths life back in to the back yard instantly adding value to your home.

Refreshing swimming pool paving can be as easy as adding tiles on top of your pool concrete surrounds. If you want to take it a step further 20mm thick tiles or (2cm) are available that can be laid just like pavers. These thick tiles can be extended to all areas around the yard including driveways, patios or pathways and comes in stone, concrete and even timber appearances but are made from strong, hard porcelain. Ask our staff to show you some samples if you would like to find out more.

Bathing Plain Air

More and more customers we talk to are renovating little corners of their gardens to accommodate an outdoor bathroom where you can shower between the leaves or soak under the stars.

We have some great decorative tiles to complete this bright bohemian look. Or go the rustic style by using our timber look tiles as they will not rot, fade or disintegrate over time.

Getting help with your outdoor tile selection

Most would agree that their outdoor areas are where the fun is to be had. Your little part of paradise. Bring your ideas and designs to one of our showrooms and our helpful staff can work with you to create your dreams. Our Myaree and Wangara Showroom staff have many years of experience in design and planning of all types of areas and we are always up for a challenge.

Talk to us today or book a one-on-one consultation at our Wangara or Myaree tile showrooms.