Tiles
Renovate with Ease
Are you planning to Renovate? We can help, with a few tips… Start with a Plan Whether you’re starting with a clean canvas or want to add some texture to your home , planning is the number one tip towards any successful renovation. The process consists of measuring, selecting, purchasing, sourcing suppliers and the…
Read More5 Reasons to Fall In love With iTILE
It’s the month of love and iTILE has more than enough reasons for you to fall in love with our products and range. We have chosen 5 to speak to in our latest post as we celebrate Valentines day this week. Let us remind you why so many people have fallen in love with the…
Read More4 Reasons Why Wood-Look Tiles are Trending in 2018
It’s the start to a new year, new beginnings, new years resolutions and new trends of course. With the festive season behind us and the thought of another year ahead, we have to think on our feet about ways to keep life interesting. We believe change is as good as a holiday and there is…
Read MoreColour Schemes and Patterns in Tiling
We are firm believers that pattern mixing isn’t just for the wardrobe. We love the idea of introducing this trend into your home décor. Patterns and colour schemes in tiling is the perfect opportunity to create this sense of character in any room. A simple pop of colour, addition of pattern and sense of symmetry…
Read MoreMosaic Tile Designs
Mosaic Tile Design Ideas We have insight into some trendy tips concerning mosaic tile designs in 2017. It has been the norm to use mosaic in the kitchen and bathroom as back splash areas or feature pieces. You may think you have exhausted the ways in which to use these distinctive tiles, but they are,…
Read MoreLaminate Flooring vs Floor Tiles
Laminate Flooring vs Floor Tiles We believe that flooring along with walls are the two main contributors to the ambiance in any home. Walls are slightly more simplistic as you choose paint colours that you fancy will compliment furniture. Floors are slightly more complex as there are so many options to choose from. These days we are less likely…
Read More5 Ways to Blend Your Interior with Your Exterior
Lately, a lot of people keep mentioning the idea of blending indoor and outdoor space, but why? Firstly, blending the spaces, or blurring the lines between the spaces works very similar to having an open plan kitchen and lounge, it makes the area visually larger. An additional attraction to this design that incorporates the outdoors…
Read MoreThe Truth About Tile Pricing
The South African tile market is very cost conscious, with many retailers competing for your business by discounting prices. As the saying goes “bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten”. This certainly rings true in the tile industry. Before purchasing we have some tips for better understanding of…
Read MoreLarge Format Tiles – How to Use Them Wisely
Large format tiles are becoming more trendy and growing in popularity. Smaller houses can easily look cluttered and busy. It is for this reason that more people have started using larger tiles to create a spacious feel. Large format tiles are easier to clean than smaller tiles. Grout lines are harder to clean so with fewer grout…
Read MoreDIY Tiling Series Part 5 – Applying Grout Tips
We are coming close to completing your tiling project! Up to this point, your sub-floor has been prepared, your full tiles have been laid with adhesive, all your tiles have been cut and now the last step is applying grout to the tiles to finish the project. Step 9: Applying grout to your laid tiles When…
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