Archive Year :2015

Wear Resistance: Understanding PEI Ratings Wear resistance is a crucial factor for glazed vitreous and porcelain stoneware tiles, as outlined in EN ISO 10545-7. All floor coverings experience wear, and the level of wear is influenced by several key factors: • Frequency of Use: The more of [...]

Grestec Tiles offer technical advice on a range of tiling aspects from slip ratings, LRVs and movement joints. See our entire range of white papers here or click on the images below.          To request any samples or for further information please email mail@grestec.co.uk or call us on 084 [...]

Throughout 2015, more and more designers have been directing their designs towards a blue colour spectrum. Indigo blue is huge for 2015, and works beautifully in interiors complementing many colours. Indigo is the perfect shade to accessories interiors, as well as create striking feature walls. Here [...]

Charred and Leshack offer creative solutions for wood effect flooring to create the on-trend, distressed, retro look for interiors. In a new approach to the current trends, Charred & Leshack offer the perfect solution for interiors. The fusion of exquisite finishes & colours offer endless l [...]

Metro tiles create a chic, simple, contemporary look and remain a constant popular tile trend for interiors. In its first establishment, metro tiles were basic white gloss bevelled edge tiles, however in its future re-invention they are a stand-alone feature piece; thanks to the bright colours, qui [...]

At the weekend the team got colourful at Run Or Dye’s 5K run to raise money for Demelza Hospice Care For Children. You are still able to donate here: http://www.virginmoneygiving.com/team/GrestecTiles  Thank you- all donations are greatly appreciated!    Keep updated and follow us on our soc [...]

Barefoot Slip Rating Advice (DIN 51097): A, B or C rating These guidelines recommend using tiles that comply with specific barefoot slip rating standard for floors to ensure safety and reduce the risk of accidents. When selecting tiles for a commercial project, it's crucial to consider the H [...]

When specifying tiles for a commercial project, HSE anti-slip guidelines advise and recommend using tiles that meet particular floor slip rating requirements.   Ramp Test For shod working areas, slip rating requirements are classified as ‘R Ratings’ and are based on the extent of the sl [...]

Grestec Tiles is an environmentally conscious company and are continuously taking steps to reduce its carbon footprint. Grestec Tiles are pleased to say they have been awarded the STEM: Gold Level certificate. The STEM scheme helps businesses to improve their environmental performance through a se [...]