Travertine

It is day 28 of the Olympic Torch’s 70 day relay around the UK ahead of the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Today the torch is on its way from Alnwick to Newcastle upon Tyne, passing through various places on this route including; Morpeth, Blyth and Whitley Bay.

The rainy weather hasn’t prevented the crowds from enjoying this historic occasion as the many lined the streets to see torch bearers holding the famous Olympic torch.

Talking of the weather, it’s been a typical British summer so far. Don’t worry though because at Tiles Porcelain Ltd we have a range of high quality natural stone tiles which are perfect for outdoor areas, in rain or shine! We recommend travertine as a patio or pool surround and our rock cladding tiles (below) as a feature garden wall.

Today the Olympic torch is being carried from Stoke-on-Trent to Bolton by specified torch bearers. It is the 13^th day of a 70 day journey which will see the torch pass through over 1,000 villages, towns and cities throughout the UK before making it back to London in time for the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games on July 27^th.

After leaving Stoke-on-Trent  the flame will pass through the following places before arriving in Bolton; Cobridge, Burslem, Middleport, Crewe, Congleton, Macclesfield, Knutsford, Runcorn, Widnes, Warrington, Lowton, Abram, Wigan, Scholes, Ince, Hindley, Westhoughton.

The Olympics is very much about variety in terms of events, nations and venues. At Tiles Porcelain we also place great emphasis on variety to ensure we have tiles for everyone. This includes a huge selection of granite, travertine, marble, slate, limestone, porcelain, quartz and ceramic.

Today the Olympic Torch is on day ten of its journey around the UK before it eventually arrives in London on July 27th in time for the opening ceremony. Today it will be travelling through Wales, between Aberystwyth and Bangor.

Tiles Porcelain goes the extra mile for their customers. We provide next day delivery to anywhere in the UK. We source our natural stone granite, slate, marble, travertine and limestone tiles direct from reputable quarries all over the world, including Spain, Brazil, India, Turkey and Germany. Our full service also includes samples and fitting.

The Olympic torch is currently burning brightly in southwest England – somewhere between Gloucester and Worcester. This is the 6^th day of the torch relay around the UK ahead of the Olympic Games in London. The torch will travel for 70 days before it finally arrives at the Olympic stadium in time for the opening ceremony on July 27^th.

Two things connecting the Towns of Gloucester and Worcester are their impressive Cathedrals. Gloucester Cathedral dominates the skyline of the city. This cathedral was the setting for many scenes in the world famous Harry Potter films.

The most famous landmark in Worcester is its spectacular Cathedral. Construction work began on Worcester Cathedral as early as 1084. Natural stone was the predominant material used for building cathedrals. We supply a wide range of premium natural stone tiles including travertine, marble, granite, sandstone, limestone and slate.

Stones such as granite, marble, and travertine are some of the most popular and extensively used materials in construction industry. Of course these stones are created naturally due to the interaction of natural elements on the earth but designers also use artificial methods of creation in the laboratories for creation of these stones.

While collection of stones likes granite, marble, and travertine are made from respective stone quarries, most of them are in unusable shapes and sizes in construction industry. It is the team of experienced and efficient craftsmen that give these stones shapes and size from time to time making them excellent for use in construction works of different types.

Natural granite, marble, and travertine formed into usable blocks in construction industry are strong, resilient, and often stain proof. In result they constitute excellent products for both home and commercial constructions.

In addition the natural products like granite, marble, and travertine do not affect the environment as adversely as some other artificially created components in the construction industry and are therefore desirable on that account as well.

On Saturday April 14 Aintree will host the 2012 Grand National – a horse race which has been enthralling the nation since 1839.

It is always one of the biggest events of both the sporting and social calendar – with thousands of hopeful punters set to descend on this grand old racecourse for the world’s most famous steeplechase. Many more will be watching in homes, pubs and betting shops throughout the UK with vested interest.

When it comes to tiles, we are extremely strong in our field and below we explain that by choosing tiles from us you are guaranteed to be backing a winner:

• With a huge selection of premium range natural stone and engineered tiles, there are great odds on you finding the tiles which are ideally suited to your intended project, and you can make extra sure of this by ordering samples of our porcelain, quartz, travertine, marble, slate and granite tiles.

• We really go the distance by providing next day delivery to anywhere in the UK.

• Look through the News and Features section on our website for tips and advice on how to best use our tiles.

The summer is not too far away. Below we take a look at two popular ways in which you can make the most of your time this summer in your home and garden.

Conservatory Comfort: What better place to relax in the height of summer than in your conservatory. There’s no wind to blow your newspaper out your hand, and you can still get the benefits of natural sunlight as it shines majestically through the glass panels to create a bright and warm environment in which to unwind. We all know that the sun isn’t always shining during a typical British summer so at least you’ll be fully protected for when the rain clouds do gather overhead. Tiles Porcelain Ltd has a wide selection of high quality natural stone tiles that are well suited to the floor of your conservatory. These include the Premium Silver Stone Travertine tiles (pictured below left) and the Moleanos Beige Limestone tiles (pictured below right).

Sizzling Barbecue: Australia has given the world the likes of Rolf Harris, Kylie Minogue and Peter Andre down the years but surely their greatest export has to be the Barbecue – or the ‘Barbie’ as they like to call it. I’m sure you have enjoyed many a fine summer evening around the barbecue with a drink in hand – trying not to give your guests food poisoning. A tiled outdoor patio is a safe and stylish place to hold a social gathering. Unlike wood decking and grass it is not flammable and as you can see from the Mint Fossil Sandstone tiles (pictured below) an outdoor patio can be used to stunning effect in your garden.

Walk down any High Street in the UK today and you’re almost guaranteed to see a continental style cafe. Over the past 15 to 20 years there has been a huge influx of such establishments which are heavily influenced by Mediterranean culture and lifestyle. Many have even replaced traditional ‘Greasy spoons’ – with croissant’s and Panini’s now the alternatives to English breakfast’s and chip butties! Continental cafes invariably have both indoor and outdoor seating areas so that customers can enjoy the best of both worlds – unless it’s raining of course!

The decors of continental cafes in the UK have a heavy influence from countries such as Spain, France and Italy. This means that tiles are the number one – and in some cases the only – choice for walls, floors and exterior areas. Tiles Porcelain supply a quality range of natural stone Travertine, Granite, Slate and Sandstone tiles that are ideal for continental cafes. You can order samples of these tiles online or by ringing our sales team on 0191 378 38 96.

We are nearing the end of February now, the nights are getting lighter and spring is just around the corner. It is the perfect time to make improvements to the exterior of your home in preparation for the warmer months. How about that garden patio you have always wanted? A trendy new pool surround? Or even a stylish wall feature? At Tiles Porcelain we can help you transform your garden design at an affordable price. A patio area will provide a perfect place for barbeques and somewhere to relax on summer evenings in the company of friends and family. Tiles Porcelain has a wide selection of premium quality natural stone tiles which are ideal for patio areas. By complementing these tiles with suitable garden furniture it is possible to create a truly magical setting. Tiles Porcelain also supplies tiles which are ideal for pool and pond surrounds. Order a sample of one of our many varieties of Travertine, Slate, Sandstone or Limestone tiles for a better idea of what will best suit your garden design. For an outstanding garden wall design, rock cladding tiles from Tiles Porcelain are an exceptional option. Choose from our Ivory, White, Ochre and Charcoal styles of cladding for the ultimate outdoor feature.

Outdoor balconies in restaurants can also be utilised to make beautiful seating spaces for customers. Outdoor spaces are liked by many people therefore you can create nice floors with the travertine white large brick matt tiles for the floors of balconies. Classy and soft coloured travertine tiles are long lasting and will be great for outdoor decorations. The matt surface is able to sustain changing weather winds and even rainfall. It works well with snow and extreme summer heat. Travertine tiles do not fade and lose colour even after years.

Balconies can look amazing with these matt beige travertine large brick tiles without causing too much trouble. Large brick tile can be purchased in an affordable price that is cost effective and comes with a beautiful long lasting quality. Restaurant owners can install these tiles on their own if they buy grout and adhesive or can hire professional tilers for this job.