Sizes
We offer the following tile sizes as standard. Please remember that we can also produce any other tile size required, including circles.

The size format of the tile will obviously affect the look of the design, so here are some examples from each of our collections to show how the design is applied to the most popular sizes. All dimensions are shown in centimetres at 1:5 scale.

Stripe (using Neopolitan as the example):

Stripes can be applied horizontally or vertically, stretched or repeated across the tile - your choice. 5x5 10x10 15x15 20x20

2.5x20 5x20 10x30

Spiral (using Cobalt as the example):

The spiral shape does not lend itself to the border tile format, but on request we can produce co-ordinating border tiles utilising any of the colours from the Spiral designs. 5x5 10x10 15x15 20x20

Lazio (using Rieti as the example):

The position of the coloured pieces is deliberately at random, and each tile will therefore look slightly different. 5x5 10x10 15x15 2.5x20   Customers should please specify if particular positioning is desired. Usually one coloured piece will be used in a 5x5 tile, and thereafter the larger the tile the more pieces used. Co-ordinating Lazio borders can be produced by applying the particular colour all over the tile (as in the 2.5x20 example shown).

Colonsay and Earth (using Red Granite as the example):

The pattern is continued over the tile, whatever the size format. 5x5 10x10 15x15 5x20

Our tiles are made and finished entirely by hand and therefore all sizes given are approximate to within a mm or two; this does not usually present a problem as any slight irregularity can be compensated for with the tile grout. If we are told at the time of ordering that precise sizes are important we will take this into account.

Edge finishes
After firing, our tiles are removed from the kiln for the next stage of the making process. Each edge of the tile is carefully ground and polished by hand using a series of diamond discs. This creates a beautiful bevelled and highly polished finish to the edges of the tiles, which we call ‘jewel finish’ and the reason for all this extra effort is this:

Our tiles can be positioned on the wall to sit slightly proud of your surrounding or adjacent base tiles. The exposed polished edge of the glass tile will help to allow light to enter into the tile and highlight all the lovely colours and textures within the glass. This effect is particularly noticeable when halogen lights are directed onto the glass tiles.

If however our tiles are going to be set flush amongst other base tiles such that the edges will not be exposed, then we offer a ‘plain finish’ version. This means that the tile edges have not been bevelled and polished. The glass tiles will still look fantastic, but this provides a more cost effective option.

For more information about Jewel finish’ edges vs. ‘plain finish’ edges please click here.

Fixing
A good quality ceramic tile adhesive can be used, so long as it is flexible, and clear or white in colour. Grout should also be flexible. Our tiles are made with a special rough surface to the back, which not only creates a key for the adhesive, but ensures that the adhesive will not be seen through the tile.

Thickness
Our tiles and splashbacks vary in thickness according to the design. Some designs, such as the Stripe and Retro series are flat and have a thickness of approximately 9mm. Designs such as the Colonsay and Lazio series have an undulating surface, and the thickness varies from approximately 9mm up to 14mm.

Cleaning
Our glass is easy to keep clean with simply warm water, washing up liquid and a soft sponge. Finish by polishing with a soft, dry cloth. Abrasive materials and boiling hot water should not be used.

Colours
The colours of our products shown on this website have been reproduced as accurately as possible; however we suggest you ask about sample arrangements if you are seeking to match a very specific shade. Please also note that due to the handmade nature of our products it is not possible for every tile or splashback to be identical, and very small variances from the design images shown may sometimes occur.