Archive Year :2018

Specifying Tiles for Care and Dementia Projects

Specifying tiles for care & dementia projects Importance of Tile Selection in Care EnvironmentsWhen designing care facilities, especially for individuals with dementia, selecting the right tiles is crucial. Age-related changes and cognitive impairments can complicate navigation within a building [...]
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Introducing Talpa: Quarried shades & decorative textures

Talpa porcelain tiles combine the look of natural quarried shades with stunning decorative textures and shapes. The four neutral stone colours in the range vary from pure white to luminous grey and warm taupe to elegant dark brown.   Line, Dot and Mark are the three decorative variations av [...]
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2018 Emerging Tile Trends

NEW NEUTRALS The grey and white colour trend has steadily shifted as we enter 2018 into a warmer and refreshing pallet of greige, sage green, powdery peach, taupe and sultry blue hues. 2018 shades are set to be modern and simplistic but with a touch of warmth. These mellow shades are perfect to int [...]
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Slip resistance/ Pendulum test (PTV) advice

Pendulum Test (PTV) explained The Pendulum test measures dynamic coefficient of friction (CoF). The test is designed to replicate a pedestrian heel strike, the point at which most slips occur. -  When a pedestrian heel strikes a wet floor a fluid film is created between them, this can caus [...]
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Grestec Studio 332 – Drinks afternoon- 23rd May 2-4pm

To celebrate the Clerkenwell Design week we'll be serving complimentary prosecco & beer in our London studio on 23rd May between 2-4pm.Our studio is situated just a 15 minute walk from Clerkenwell and will be open for the duration of the show. So please pop by, it would be great to see you! &nbs [...]
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SDS18 Lookback

Thank you to everyone who visited our stand and studio during the Surface Design Show last week, and for making it the fun, successful event it was. During the exhibition we launched three stunning new ranges: Kreda, Holborn and Cocoon. Encase you were unable to attend the event, here's a look back [...]
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