We would like to wish you a Happy Christmas from all the team at Grestec Tiles. Thank you for all of your support in 2019 and we look forward to working with you again in the New Year. We are closed from the 24th December 2019 and reopen on Thursday 2nd January 2020.
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Grestec Tiles
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 available in each of the four shades; these graphically produced decors give the illusion of texture whilst being easy to clean and maintain. The formats, decorations and surfaces within Talpa can be combined with one another to bring life to harmonious compositions and spaces for a super on-trend, effortless interior design.
Discover Talpa on our website here and to request samples. If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact us on 0345 130 2241 or email mail@grestec.co.uk.
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 introduce colour into the interior without it being too over-whelming, and to establish an earthy organic style.
OCCHIO | WALDEN | ABACUS |
Designers are continuously seeking ways to push the boundaries to create something not yet seen before and mixing shapes with materials in a way not yet explored. This year we will see even more irregular geometric tile shapes, in rich bold shades, as well as vintage handcrafted styled shapes. The fresh geometric trend offers a fun bold style to interior designs.
UNO | KREDA | ORLA |
We have begun to see an emergence of terrazzo tiles over the past year, and 2018 welcomes the artisanal style tiles as a key interior trend. The return of terrazzo is inspired by the popularity of concrete look tiles, with fine granules of granite, marble and cement embedded within. The terrazzo style is set to be on par with the Calacatta marble trend which ruled 2017. Discover Merlara and Cocoon porcelain tiles to create the look.
MERLARA | COCOON | COCOON |
Subtle surface textures and richly embossed tiles are a growing interior trend that offer a subtle tactile look with the use of a singular colour. These tactile elements can be used to create stunning decorative impressions but with a delicate approach. Floral embossed tiles also add to the botanical trend which emerged in 2017. The tactile patterns combined with the hard surface of porcelain brings a stunning softness and feeling of nostalgia and individuality to any interior space.
ORLA | DIMENSION | DIMENSION |
Parquet floor tiling will be making a huge comeback in 2018, with more designs featuring the trend, predominantly in wood effect. Herringbone flooring adds a great sense of style and fluidity to interior settings for an incredibly modern look. Wood effect tiles have been growing in popularity for a while now, but the formats they are presented in continues to change, keeping the look fresh and interesting.
DELFINO | DUETTO | SUSTINA |
A handmade style signals a broad shift away from clean, minimal surfaces, to embrace the ‘perfect imperfection’ interior trend. The unique, tactile qualities of each tile brings a stunning, relaxed beauty to interior designs.
QUORA | BINNEY | ARAGON |
For more inspiration visit our Emerging Trends section on our website
– 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 cause a slip.
– This test works in wet conditions because it generates a similar fluid film between the slider and the floor.
-It can be used to accurately test the slip potential on clean and dry or contaminated floors. The test also works with dry contaminants.
-This is HSE’s preferred method of testing, because it is portable and works in the conditions that slip accidents happen.
The pendulum tester is the subject of a British Standard, BS 7976: Parts 1 – 3, 2002.
SOURCES OF REFERENCE
• CIRIA, Safer surfaces to walk on – www.ciria.org • Specifiers’ Handbooks, Internal Floor Finishes – www.cae.org.uk • Health and Safety Executive – Assessing the slip resistance of flooring
UNDERSTANDING PENDULUM DATA
Understanding pendulum data Pendulum results are referred to as Pendulum Test Values (PTV) or Slip Resistance Values (SRV).
When the test is operated properly, the PTV should be interpreted as shown in the table.
This table relates to pedestrians walking in a straight line on a level surface. For other activities or inclined surfaces, the table figures will change.
The slider referred to in the test data is also important. There are two sliders commonly used, one for shod pedestrians, one for barefoot. You need to make sure the right slider has been used.
Table 1: Slip potential classification, based on pendulum test values (PTV
Summary
– The pendulum can be used in real workplace conditions.
– It allows you easily compare clean and contaminated floors.
– The test measures dynamic CoF (how people walk).
– Different sliders are used to simulate shod and barefoot conditions.
– If the pendulum is not set up and operated correctly the data may be misleading. it is recommended operators work to UKSRG guidelines.
– This is HSE’s preferred method of testing because it is accurate, portable and works in the conditions that slip accidents happen
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!
Studio 332 is a inspirational base for architects and designers to explore new design concepts, discover the latest tile ranges, collate tile samples and gain technical tile knowledge from our informed representatives.
Visit us during the Clerkenwell Design Week.
DATE: | Wednesday 23rd May 2018 |
TIME: | 14:00-16:00 |
ADDRESS: | Grestec Studio 332, Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 0QH |
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 at some of the show stopping ranges featured at the show.
Kreda concrete effect tiles infuse delicate tones with bold shapes. Cool chalky nuances and rhomboid shapes combine to allow endless, spectacular decorative compositions. Kreda is complete with 75x300mm brick and a 200x200mm format.
Geometrical interlocking and chromatic continuity are the basis for achieving new and exciting commercial interior designs. Holborn is formed of nine shades and two exciting formats: triangles and irregular hexagons, which allow for creative customisation and coordination for endless laying possibilities and geometrical compositions.
Cocoon infuses a classic mix of marble & terrazzo effect porcelain, combining current trends in colours & decors for a stylish look. Available in three stunning flecked shades including white, grey and a deep black terrazzo.
The aesthetic appeal of marble combined with innovative micro-textures and 3D patterns for a strong decorative impact.
Thanks again to everyone who visited our stand and studio at the show, if we can be of any assistance please do not hesitate to call us on 0345 130 2241 or email us on mail@grestec.co.uk. Any requested samples or literature made at the show are being organised for you now and will be with you in due course. If you have any questions, require any further tile samples, or if you would like to arrange a meeting at our London Studio please do not hesitate to contact us.
This February we’re exhibiting at the Surface Design Show and we’d love for you to visit us there. We’ll be on stand 596 on the gallery level- opposite our Studio which will also be open for the duration of the show.
Register with this exclusive VIP invitation for FREE, fast track entry into the event as well as unlimited access to the VIP lounge, a complimentary drink and access to the late night on Thursday 21 September. Register with promotional code SDSINVITED with this link surfacedesignshow.com.
The aesthetic appeal of marble combined with innovative micro-textures and 3D patterns for a strong decorative impact.
Kreda concrete effect tiles infuse delicate tones with bold shapes. Cool chalky nuances and rhomboid shapes combine to allow endless, spectacular decorative compositions. Kreda is complete with 75x300mm brick and a 200x200mm format.
Geometrical interlocking and chromatic continuity are the basis for achieving new and exciting commercial interior designs. Holborn is formed of nine shades and two exciting formats: triangles and irregular hexagons, which allow for creative customisation and coordination for endless laying possibilities and geometrical compositions.
Don’t forget to also pop into our London studio whilst visiting the Surface Design Show. We’re on the gallery level next to the food bar.
Diesel Living has launched 7 new floor and wall tile solutions inspired by the industrial and metropolitan world and developed for highly compelling interiors. Diesel Living explores various moods with aged fabrics, whilst interpreting an urban/grunge style in keeping with the hard rock aesthetic of the brand.
Geometric compositions and refined shading interprets the effect of pleated aluminium blinds for a sinuous, chiaroscuro effect. Shades of Blinds is designed for wall applications that favour metallic tones and matt shades of white, green, grey, pink, black and metallic.
Grunge concrete is a hyper-realistic expression of damaged city-concrete and urban cement that’s been consumed and worn over time. Choose cracks, splits and scraping or spoilt and scratched concrete in five cement shades: white, iron, grey, tan and black.
Combustion Crackle is an extraordinary approach to floor tiling with the visual effect and unprecedented texture of burnt, cracked and worn wood. Combustion Crackle is available in 3 decors and 3 colours: beige brown and black.
Cement effect porcelain enriched with captivating plays of shade on smooth or rough concrete. Arizona Concrete is a collection of surfaces suitable for floor and wall applications that offer many variants and finishes that can be combined for an extraordinary effect. Available in four colours: steel, black, anthracite and greige with three surfaces: smooth, rough and heavy.
Ribbed brings a vintage-flavour and industrial style to the interior. Each surface offers unprecedented effects, varying textures and compositions. Ribbed is suitable for wall applications and is available in white, grey and black tones. The monochromatic surfaces are characterised by metallic crazing finishes that lend light to the environment for an extraordinary effect.
Oxidised, distorted sheet metal becomes a bold and refined decor for daring, eccentric interior designs. The various shades and textured reliefs establish Ribbed Oxide; a ceramic tile collection with a trendy metropolitan style. Available in white, grey, rusty and burnish.
Iron wire woven effect is the foundation for the new Fence decorative tile range. Macro and micro patterns can be alternated to characterise an interior setting with dynamic, colour on colour, combinations. The metal fence lends a new dimension to give warmth and lightness to the interior.
We’ve organised a new email newsletter programme for 2018 and we want to know if you would like to hear from us? We hope you do because, every month or so, our newsletters will include useful best practise advice, latest interior trends, upcoming events and, of course, our new tile ranges.
If you want to continue receiving our emails, or if you haven’t signed up before click here to renew your subscription.
We don’t want to clog up your inbox with stuff you don’t want. If you’re not interested, just ignore this post.
Thanks, from the Grestec Team x
Here’s a snapshot of some of the key interior trends and ranges you may have seen or missed at the 100% Design Show last week. Discover the trends below:
A handmade style signals a broad shift away from clean, minimal surfaces, to embrace the ‘perfect imperfection’ interior trend.
The strong, explicit look of raw brick creates a modern interior. More ceramics are channelling iron, copper, brick and concrete effects for an edgy, on trend style. The look is easily created by mixing textured surfaces including beaten metals, exposed bricks and rustic woods.
Timeless marble continues to trend across interior designs, but now try pairing the luxurious refined marble details with raw concrete materials to bring a new freshness to designs.
Encaustic effect tiles introduce character and charm to an interior for a vintage yet contemporary look.
Discover the latest tile trends here, or for more inspiration visit our Pinterest page.
Thank you to everyone who visited our stand at the 100% Design Show last week during the London Design Festival. It was an exciting week where we launched the Diesel Living tile concept as well as a preview of seven new Diesel Living ranges. Samples for the new ranges will be available in the coming months so keep your eyes peeled for any updates.
Diesel Living explores five moods, combined with aged fabrics, canvas and jute, whilst interpreting an urban/grunge style in keeping with the hard rock aesthetic of the Diesel brand. Tap the below images to discover the ranges.
Diesel Living has developed seven new floor and wall tile solutions inspired by the industrial and metropolitan world. The new ranges were featured as a preview on our stand and will be available in the coming months. Tap the image below to discover the new ranges..
Thanks again to everyone who visited our stand at the show, if we can be of any assistance please do not hesitate to call us on 0345 130 2241 or email us on mail@grestec.co.uk. Any requested samples or literature made at the show are being organised for you now and will be with you in due course. If you have any questions, require any further tile samples, or if you would like to arrange a meeting at our London Studio please do not hesitate to contact us.
Diesel Living has created 7 new floor and wall tile solutions inspired by the industrial and metropolitan world and developed for highly compelling interiors. Diesel Living explores various moods with aged fabrics, whilst interpreting an urban/grunge style in keeping with the hard rock aesthetic of the brand.
SHADES OF BLINDS- PREVIEW LAUNCHING AT 100% DESIGN
Geometric compositions and refined shading interprets the effect of pleated aluminium blinds for a sinuous, chiaroscuro effect. Shades of Blinds is designed for wall applications that favour metallic tones and matt shades of white, green, grey, pink, black and metallic.
GRUNGE CONCRETE- PREVIEW LAUNCHING AT 100% DESIGN
Grunge concrete is a hyper-realistic expression of damaged city-concrete and urban cement that’s been consumed and worn over time. Choose cracks, splits and scraping or spoilt and scratched concrete in five cement shades: white, iron, grey, tan and black.
COMBUSTION CRACKLE- PREVIEW LAUNCHING AT 100% DESIGN
Combustion Crackle is an extraordinary approach to floor tiling with the visual effect and unprecedented texture of burnt, cracked and worn wood. Combustion Crackle is available in 3 decors and 3 colours: beige brown and black.
ARIZONA CONCETE- PREVIEW LAUNCHING AT 100% DESIGN
Cement effect porcelain enriched with captivating plays of shade on smooth or rough concrete. Arizona Concrete is a collection of surfaces suitable for floor and wall applications that offer many variants and finishes that can be combined for an extraordinary effect. Available in four colours: steel, black, anthracite and greige with three surfaces: smooth, rough and heavy.
RIBBED- PREVIEW LAUNCHING AT 100% DESIGN
Ribbed brings a vintage-flavour and industrial style to the interior. Each surface offers unprecedented effects, varying textures and compositions. Ribbed is suitable for wall applications and is available in white, grey and black tones. The monochromatic surfaces are characterised by metallic crazing finishes that lend light to the environment for an extraordinary effect.
RIBBED OXIDE- PREVIEW LAUNCHING AT 100% DESIGN
Oxidised, distorted sheet metal becomes a bold and refined decor for daring, eccentric interior designs. The various shades and textured reliefs establish Ribbed Oxide; a ceramic tile collection with a trendy metropolitan style. Available in white, grey, rusty and burnish.
FENCE- PREVIEW LAUNCHING AT 100% DESIGN
Iron wire woven effect is the foundation for the new Fence decorative tile range. Macro and micro patterns can be alternated to characterise an interior setting with dynamic, colour on colour, combinations. The metal fence lends a new dimension to give warmth and lightness to the interior.
Discover the new Diesel Living ranges at the 100% Design Show where we will launch a preview of the new ranges. Samples of the range will be available to order and the Diesel Living preview booklet will be available to take away.
New range launching next week Quora, a collection of extruded hexagonal ceramic wall tiles with a unique handcrafted effect. The stunning glazed hexagon tiles are available in an 150x173mm format with a glossy finish in five contemporary colours: Ivory, pink, navy, sage green and black. Quora can be used to create a vintage style with a warm mininalist feel for both commercial and residential interiors.
Samples of Quora will be available next week. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like samples and these can be arranged for you as soon as available.
E: mail@grestec.co.uk
T: 0345 130 2241
This September we’re exhibiting at 100% Design Show and we’d love for you to visit us there. We’ll be on stand D234 in the Design and Build section.
Register with this exclusive VIP invitation for FREE, fast track entry into the event as well as unlimited access to the VIP lounge, a complimentary drink and access to the late night on Thursday 21 September. Register with code VIP906 with this link.
Diesel Living explores five moods, combined with aged fabrics, canvas and jute, whilst interpreting an urban/grunge style in keeping with the hard rock aesthetic of the Diesel brand. Industrial Glass, Camp, Solid Concrete, Stage and Hard leather are the ceramic tile ranges which work together to form the Diesel Living concept.
Grestec have collaborated with Iris Ceramica to introduce, and exclusively supply the range to the UK’s architectural market.
Diesel Living Industrial Glass ceramic wall tiles are complete with a mix of metal and craquelé textures to form innovative, industrial style wall panels. The typical outdoor glass used for industrial windows was the inspiration for the range, and now enters interiors for an extraordinary effect for any bold space.
Solid Concrete is a hyper-realistic porcelain tile imitation of urban concrete with cracks, crazing and variation in shade. The industrial inspiration is expressed in a very strong explicit style; offering a bold and daring, urban option for commercial interiors.
Camp maintains the well-known military style of the Diesel brand; combining canvas, hessian and tarpaulin effects with the glossy glazed surface of ceramics, and the hard surfaces of stone.
Structured, corroded, dented and dulled metal. Stage is distinctive with a checker plate finish, that can be utilised for a revolutionary new style. Commercial interiors that acquire a strong character to impress or make a strong statement with an industrial style; Grestec Stage is the perfect interior solution.
Hard Leather offers an eclectic approach to interior design. The porcelain tiles mimic the appearance of leather for an interior with charm.
For more information or to request any samples please call us on 0345 130 2241 or email mail@grestec.co.uk
We’ve handpicked our favourite ranges for a quirky on-trend bar or avantgarde restaurant design. Our extensive tile portfolio is fit to fulfil even the most adventurous of design specifications for all commercial and residential projects. Discover the ranges below by clicking on the images:
For more inspiration visit our Pinterest page.
Newly launched at Grestec this month; STYLE. A ceramic wall tile range inspired by simplicity with a vintage style; perfectly worn for a unique effect. The palette of 11 colours include Mediterranean hues, earthy colours and deep shades. The STYLE collection comes in 100x200mm (7 mm thickness) in a glossy finish, suitable for residential and commercial internal wall coverings.
For more information or to request any samples please call us on 0345 130 2241 or email mail@grestec.co.uk. Alternatively you can view or request samples on our website.
Requests samples of Style here or email to request a quotation.
We’re excited to announce that we will be exhibiting at the Landscape Show at Battersea Park on 19-20th September. We will showcase our latest 20mm thick external tile ranges including the latest; Repton 20.
Repton 20 represents a versatile solution in terms of installation techniques and areas of use. The surface can be installed on dry-fix systems on grass, gravel or sand, with raised installation or adhesive installation: the perfect, eco-friendly solution for outdoor flooring in private and public spaces.
From a traditional 10mm thickness to an external 20 mm thickness, the natural aesthetic extension make it the perfect material and solution for both interiors and exteriors to create visual continuity. The two wood effect tiles in a 400×1200 format are inspired by natural materials and meet the style of any space.
Grestec’s External 20MM thick tile system is the ideal solution to exterior paving and suitable for both large scale commercial projects and landscape projects.
ADVANTAGES OF EXTERNAL 20
OUR EXTERNAL 20 RANGES
Samples can be requested via our website or alternatively please call 0345 130 2241 or email mail@grestec.co.uk with your request. You can view the entire External 20 range here.
For raised flooring advice view our advice sheet here
Are you visiting this years Clerkenwell Design Week? From the 23-25 May, Grestec studio 332 will be open to all. Pop by the studio (in the BDC) to see our latest tile ranges, collate samples for your library and speak to the experts.
Get directions.
Grestec Studio 332 is fully equipped with a relaxed, creative atomosphere that offers an unsurpassed space for architects and designers to develop their projects. The space incorporates 100×100 samples to take away, A5 sample cards, large format tiles, and a multitude of pick-up, on-trend tiles. Visit us over Clerkenwell Design Week!
Our latest product #inspo magazine focuses on 2017 emerging trends. From irregular geometrics to three-dimensional tiles, and blush through to navy tones. View the online version below or call or email us to request a copy on 0345 130 2241 / mail@grestec.co.uk
Grestec’s External 20MM thick tile system is the ideal solution to exterior paving and suitable for both large scale commercial projects and landscape projects.
The 20mm thick porcelain slabs can be positioned onto adjustable or fixed pedestals as well as dry-laid directly onto grass, sand or gravel. The external system is extremely durable being both water and frost proof and resistant to chemicals.
Samples can be requested via our website or alternatively please call 0345 130 2241 or email mail@grestec.co.uk with your request. You can view the entire External 20 range here.
For raised flooring advice view our advice sheet here
This year we welcome ‘fresh and zesty’ greens to the interior design colour palette. Go bold with a green design scheme using our green ceramic tiles as a feature, or simply inject a pop of colour by utilising green accessories or foliage, alongside a more simple design scheme of navy (Dimension, Tessellate, Valaxa), marble (Divine, Luconi, Marmi XXL) or concrete effect tiles.
Adding a splash of green to any monochromatic interior will add an appeal of contemporary, refreshing vibrance to a traditional palette.
Navy blue is replacing all white interiors, and in 2017 we will see more deep navy shades across designs for a fresh and modern feel. This year, navy blue has been recognised as one of the top trends on Pinterest, with an 80% rise in the use of blue on users Pinterest boards.
Try Dimension or Tessellate ceramic tile ranges to create the look.
Blush pink was named the colour of the year in 2016, and its still looking to be a huge trend for 2017. The combination of grey, rosy blush, intricate patterns and copper still rule today’s interior designs; a pop of pink can give a warm feel to any interior and is a contemporary twist to classic neutrals.
For more inspiration visit our Emerging Trends page on our website
Thank you to everyone who visited our stand and studio at the Surface Design Show last week. The week saw our studio at its busiest, for a really fun and inspiring few days.
Our highlight was the launch of our exclusive, industrial style range Diesel Living; a range that explores five moods, combined with aged fabrics, canvas and jute, whilst interpreting an urban/grunge style.
If you were unable to make the show, not to worry here’s a look back at some of the ranges we had in the spotlight. Our studio is based within the Business Design Centre all year round, so if you were unable to make it, contact one of the team and we will arrange a meeting with your sales representative at our studio.
If you have any questions, require any tile samples, or if you would like to arrange a meeting at our London Studio please do not hesitate to contact us on 0345 130 2241 or email mail@grestec.co.uk.
The emerging trend for an industrial look is inspired by the foundation of original features which embrace the heritage of an industrial era. The strong, explicit look will be seen even more across modern interiors, with more ceramics channelling iron, copper, brick and concrete effects for an edgy, on trend style. The look is easily created by mixing textured surfaces including beaten metals, exposed bricks and rustic woods.
The pattern tile trend has been well distinguished in the interior design world for the past couple of years, with encaustic inspired designs appearing in areas least expected. This year pattern tiles will reach a new high and will be appearing in projects even more. We will find interior designers mixing patterns for a bold look with personality. Pattern tiles are the perfect design element to inject a pop of colour or add depth to a simple design scheme.
Geometric designs have been prominent in the interior design world for a while now, but this year we will see even more irregular geometric tile shapes in our designs. Elongated hexagons apposed to regular hexagons, triangles, trapeziums and rhombuses all contribute to this fun and bold style to create a design element not seen before.
While the classic brick layout trend is fading out, creative playful layouts take the limelight. Herringbone, chevron and vertically laid metro tile designs will become ever more popular in 2017 design schemes.
This year we will see the emerging trend for tactile tiles with lined and fabric finishes.
While 3D and 3D effect tiles are not new to the interior design world; in 2017 the trend will continue to evolve and we will begin to see much more of this style but with designs that push the boundaries even further.
Marble is a timeless classic that we will continue to see across interior designs. But this year the style will be more prominent in large formats, for a seamless look.
For more inspiration visit our Emerging Trends section on our website
This February we’re exhibiting at Surface Design Show and we’d love for you to visit us there. We’ll be on stand 596 or you can visit our studio (which is located next to the food bar within the BDC)
Returning to London’s Business Design Centre in February 2017. Surface Design Show connect s architects, designers and specifiers within innovative and inspiring surface materials. Find out more and register for free today…
Discover the ranges you will find on our stand
Diesel Living explores five moods, combined with aged fabrics, canvas and jute, whilst interpreting an urban/grunge style in keeping with the hard rock aesthetic of the Diesel brand. Industrial Glass, Camp, Solid Concrete, Stage and Hard leather are the ceramic tile ranges which work together to form the Diesel Living concept.
Grestec have collaborated with Iris Ceramica to introduce, and exclusively supply the range to the UK’s architectural market.
Grestec Industrial Glass- Diesel Living
Grestec Solid Concrete- Diesel Living
Grestec Hard Leather- Diesel Living
Visit Grestec Studio 332 at the Business Design Centre during the Surface Design Show 2017 to discover Diesel living.
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Wishing you a Merry Christmas from all of us at Grestec Tiles.
We are now closed for the festive season and will reopen on Tuesday 3rd January. All of your email enquiries will be actioned on that date and we look forward to working with you again in 2017.
Diesel Living explores five moods, combined with aged fabrics, canvas and jute, whilst interpreting an urban/grunge style in keeping with the hard rock aesthetic of the Diesel brand. Industrial Glass, Camp, Solid Concrete, Stage and Hard leather are the ceramic tile ranges which work together to form the Diesel Living concept.
Grestec have collaborated with Iris Ceramica to introduce, and exclusively supply the range to the UK’s architectural market.
Visit Grestec Studio 332 22-23 November at Sleep 2016 for the launch of Grestec Diesel Living.
Grestec Industrial Glass- Diesel Living (COMING SOON)
Industrial Glass wall tiles are complete with a mix of metal and craquelé texture effects to form innovative, industrial style wall panels that can be utilised to create an extraordinary effect for interiors. The typical outdoor glass of industrial windows enters the home and makes your interior design unique.
Grestec Solid Concrete- Diesel Living (COMING SOON)
Solid Concrete is a hyper-realistic porcelain tile imitation of urban concrete with cracks, crazing and variation in shade. The industrial inspiration is expressed in a very strong explicit style; offering a bold and daring, urban option for commercial interiors.
Grestec Camp- Diesel Living (COMING SOON)
Grestec Camp maintains the well-known military style of the Diesel brand; combining canvas, hessian and tarpaulin effects with the glossy glazed surface of ceramics, and the hard surfaces of stone.
Stage- Diesel Living (COMING SOON)
Structured, corroded, dented, dulled metal – Stage Boss (checker plate finish) is distinctive, and can be utilised for a revolutionary new style. Commercial interiors that acquire a strong character, to impress and make a strong statement with an industrial style, choose Stage.
Hard Leather- Diesel Living (COMING SOON)
Visit Grestec Studio 332 at the Business Design Centre during the Sleep Event (22-23 November) for the launch. Get directions
We are excited to have launched Grestec’s first tile studio, fully equipped with a relaxed, creative atmosphere that offers an unsurpassed space for architects and designers to develop and design any project. The space incorporates 100×100 samples to take away, A5 sample cards, full-sized large format tiles and a multitude of pick-up, trendy tiles placed across the counter-tops to inspire for the next project.
The studio will initially run on an appointment only basis, but will be formally accessible throughout the duration of the design shows at the BDC including, the Surface Design Show, Sleep Event, Digital Construction Week, and the New Designers show.
The new studio will not only provide an unparalleled space for our clients to view our expansive range of tile collections, but will be a base to explore new concepts and gain technical tile knowledge from our informed representatives.
Call us on 0345 130 2241 or email mail@grestec.co.uk to arrange a meeting.
Grestec Studio 332, Business Design Cente, 52 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 0QH
Glide is inspired by the aesthetics and touch of glass. Infinite reflections and nuances combine for a colour palette with bold and sought-after hues.
Glide introduces a colour palette based on warm elegant shades of neutral and intense colours, which exalts the material nature of the surface. The shiny finish gives life and character to an intriguing interplay of light, which can be emphasised by adding subtle décor elements from the range. The look which Glide creates, allows for contemporary and unique design schemes for commercial interiors, for a fresh and innovative look.
Glide wall tiles are available in a 200x600mm size.
For further information or to request any samples please call us on 0345 130 2241 or email mail@grestec.co.uk.
During the Surface Design Show 2016 in February, Grestec will showcase many exciting new product ranges, including RAVELLO, a porcelain range with delicate nuances to give any room modern elegance and, METT, a metallic effect porcelain range.
Modern architecture finds a new ally in Ravello, the latest generation series featuring originality and elegance to create new design possibilities. Strong graphics and delicate nuances are the distinguishing features of Ravello, gracing any room with modern elegance, conferring each its own style. In four neutral and trendy colours in a natural, lappato and R11 structured finish, Ravello comes in five different formats ranging from the traditional to the more daring, to create a warm and bright ambiance for design solutions that stand out and are always balanced.
Mixing and clashing metals is so on-trend right now and Mett is the perfect solution. Mett presents a fusion of silver, gold & bronze wall tiles, to be combined to create a stunning wall feature. The range is available in a 600×600 and 457x457mm format in a gloss finish.
For further information or to request any samples please call us on 0845 130 2241 or email mail@grestec.co.uk.
During the Surface Design Show 2016 in February, Grestec will launch two exciting new product ranges: SHAPES, a porcelain range that enables the creation of unique geometric designs, and ORA, a captivating 3D ceramic relief collection for feature walls.
SHAPES
Geometrical interlocking and chromatic continuity are the basis for achieving new and exciting commercial interior designs. Shapes is an innovative tile collection, which allows for reinvention, and the assembly of designs never before seen. Driving the concept of shapes further, the range explores non-conventional solutions; prompting the creation of innovative designs beyond what is ordinary. Seven shades and four exciting formats: hexagonal, rhombic, triangular and estella, allow for creative customisation and coordination for endless laying possibilities and geometrical compositions.
Shapes diverts the visual effect away from that created by conventional shaped tiles, presenting an imaginative, playful finish.
Ora is a captivating 3D ceramic wall tile that takes inspiration from modern life, and portrays a unique and expressive style for interior design. The distinguishing features of the 3D relief add life to geometric compositions and decorate them via movement and depth.
For further information or to request any samples please call us on 0845 130 2241 or email mail@grestec.co.uk.
Ancoats interprets the taste for contemporary design offering a range of rustic, brick effect porcelain tiles in a 75x300mm size. Ancoats is characterised by a variety of brick shades suitable for use in a variety of internal and external applications.
Ancoats is also available in a hexagonal size, treated with the same variability of colours and shades.
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The latest edition of the new Inspire magazine has arrived into our office today. View the digital version here or to request a hard copy email us on mail@grestec.co.uk or call 0845 130 2241.
Ceramic reinvents itself by creating a new style in which tradition becomes a source of inspiration for a contemporary look. Azore’s brand new 100x300mm size completes the collection, with fresh trendy decorations which obtain new solutions for interior design. Strong shades and creative patterns define the versatile character of this collection.
Azore’s original 200×200 and 200x600mm sizes are modular which enables the coordination of trendy colours with the most vibrant hues. The handcrafted look and sophisticated range of colours will give a contemporary look to any interior.
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Emperor is a terracotta, encaustic effect tile range that evokes the taste for decoration. An exclusive variety of decors are exalted by the classic 200x200mm square form. Three warm and three cool tones extend across the entire chromatic range to create personalised ambiances that are suitable for a range of commercial applications.
The assortment of decors extend from geometric to stylised floral patterns to create extremely decorative ambiances which, at the same time, are also minimal.
Emperor incorporates many on-trend styles including patchwork, encaustic effect and a vintage style.
Possible compositions:
RAT31775 RAT31788
RAT31769 RAT31782
Emperor Hex is a terracotta, encaustic effect tile range that evokes the taste for decoration. An exclusive variety of decors are exalted by the hexagonal and classic 200x200mm square form. Three warm and three cool tones extend across the entire chromatic range to create personalised ambiances that are suitable for a range of commercial applications.
The assortment of decors extend from geometric to stylised floral patterns to create extremely decorative ambiances which, at the same time, are also minimal.
Emperor hex incorporates many on-trend styles including patchwork, hexagonal shapes and a vintage style.
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We’ve hand-picked some of our favourite interior design tiling trends for this season.
Emperor Hex is a terracotta, encaustic effect tile range that evokes the taste for decoration. An exclusive variety of decors are exalted by the hexagonal and classic 200x200mm square form. Three warm and three cool tones extend across the entire chromatic range to create personalised ambiances that are suitable for a range of commercial applications.
The assortment of decors extend from geometric to stylised floral patterns to create extremely decorative ambiances which, at the same time, are also minimal.
Emperor hex incorporates many on-trend styles including patchwork, hexagonal shapes and a vintage style.
Legni consists of sixteen precious woods with superior aesthetics & technical properties ideal for designing both interiors & exteriors. Legni collection combines beauty with a profound respect for the environment; creating a perfect alternative to natural wood flooring.
With a fusion of silver, gold & bronze, 2015 is all about mixing & clashing metal, and our Metalik collection is the perfect solution.
Grey is a versatile neutral colour that works in both traditional & ultra-modern sleek spaces. Vero Grey provides designers with a self-contained range of grey porcelain tiles of the highest quality.
Throughout 2015, more and more designers have been directing their designs towards a blue colour spectrum. Indigo blue works beautifully in interiors and complements many colours.
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Grey is a versatile neutral colour that works beautifully with all styles and situations from traditional spaces, to ultra-modern, sleek ones. Grey hues can give a casual or elegant feel to interiors, depending on the corresponding design elements chosen. Here’s a few of our favourite grey tile ranges:
Vero Grey- Essential porcelain
Vero Grey is the classic porcelain stoneware collection from Grestec Tiles that is tailored to the needs of sophisticated architecture. Vero Grey offers a spectrum of eight shades of grey from deep black to pure white, to provide architects and interiors designers with a self-contained collection of porcelain stoneware tiles to the very highest quality for commercial applications. Three surface textures and a host of different formats complete the essential collection.
Simplex Di Legno- Timber effect
Simplex Di Legno is the timber effect element of Simplex Shades. Simplex Shades is a concept consisting of four shades from the original Simplex collection, that has been developed into five individual ranges.
Simplex Di Legno presents white, grey, clay and anthracite porcelain stoneware in timber effect. The range gives porcelain a unique and demanding effect, with six surprising structures combined together to form a refined personality and an extraordinary effect for interiors.
Lavara presents a series of glazed porcelain tiles in Earth & Marble shades. Offering tiles for every situation with a rich range of sizes and formats including hexagons and herringbone, to give an extensive range of interpretation to each and individual material. Lavara offers a choice of grey shades ranging from white to black.
The diverse and comprehensive Rubix system of colours & formats is suitable for all areas of applications, thanks to the ceramic & porcelain options available. With a total of 54 coordinated colours and modular forms, Rubix responds to the complex needs of modern architecture.
The established tile range for the contract sector has been developed into a colour & format system, and includes an extensive range of grey shades.
Rubix provides the essential basis for harmonious wall and floors designs, the modular formats and extensive choice of functional trims ensures great flexibility.
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Luconi present a range of marble effect porcelain stoneware tiles, available in 3 colours and 7 surfaces suitable for both floor and wall coverings. Thanks to the diversity of the surface finishes available, Luconi can also be used to match indoor and outdoor floor coverings, making it the ideal material for maintaining seamless continuity between interiors and exteriors. The anti-slip finish is frost resistant and achieves an R11/C slip rating. The extraordinary variety or surfaces reveals the surprising potential of the timeless material.
The 7 mixable, stunning surface finishes make interiors special by matching the floor covering with unique, original wall solutions. The chiselled finish offers an outstanding achievement that combines design, technology & ceramic innovation.
The multiple surfaces and colours can be combined in total freedom. The 200x1200mm size is available in pre-mixed boxes of polished, antique, natural, structured, chiselled and hammered finishes.
Luconi offers unique, sophisticated solutions to bring added beauty to interiors through authentic contemporary design. To request any samples or for further information please email mail@grestec.co.uk or call us on 0845 130 2241.
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Further images can be found in the Luconi picture booklet.
The latest edition of the Inspire magazine arrived in our office today, featuring the Simplex Shades ranges.
Simplex Shades is a concept designed starting from four colours from our Simplex collection: white, grey, clay and anthracite. We worked on these four shades and created a unique, fresh and unusual concept: Simplex Shades.
View the digital version here: http://bit.ly/1fHZ9zE or email mail@grestec.co.uk and message us for your free hardcopy.
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’s our top picks:
Symmetry- PQX36533, 175x200mm hex
Luminere- MOP32894, 15x15mm mosaics
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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 laying possibilities.
Charred offers a new approach to wood effect tiling by proposing a range of distressed timber effect tiles. The tiles are inspired by an ancient Japanese technique that consists of the carbonisation of wood. The basis of this technique has been interpreted through Charred, to present a palette of four carbonised colours, two finishes and a format of 150x1200mm planks.
The Charred porcelain tiles are easy to clean and will maintain their original colour, in comparison to natural wood where warping & water damage can occur. Making them a suitable alternative to natural wood.
Authentically, Leshack is a range originated from timber, taking on both the appearance and texture of wood that has been gently worn down over time; to create a truly vintage feel. Striking for its vivid colour palette, retro finish & possible laying compositions; Leshack has an instant impact on any interior.
Leshack is proposed in eight colours & four further geometric, distressed colours in 144x893mm & 218x893mm planks. A refined ingredient for projects of a fully retro taste
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Simplex Shades is a product designed starting from four colours from our Simplex collection: white, grey, clay and anthracite. We worked on these four shades and created a unique, fresh and unusual concept: Simplex Shades. You can view the Simplex Shades brochure here.
Simplex Di Legno gives porcelain a unique and demanding effect. Four wood effect colours with six surprising structures; rough, retro, aged, scratched, wavy & delicate, are mixed together with a refined personality for an extraordinary effect.
Simplex Patterns is a fresh concept where a re-interpretation of graphic decoration meets the latest ceramic technologies. Simplex Patterns creates a vintage yet modern feel, and is suitable for both walls and floors. The range is available in 9 different patterns in two shades, white and grey or clay and anthracite, all on a 200x200mm size.
Simplex Piccolo is a handcrafted white body wall tile with a vintage taste, melted with contemporary colours and essential finishes. Its a contrast between tradition and modern design which results in a new a unique mood.
Simplex Dos presents porcelain tiles in a 100x200mm brick size; an antique size, refreshed by the latest technologies. The rustic brick look is combined with reclaimed stone and concrete to create a unique blend.
Elementary is the glass soul of the Simplex Shades concept. Available in glass mosaics & glass listels in the four Simplex shades.
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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, quirky textures and basic whites.
Here’s our top picks to help you get inspired:
Metro presents a range of timeless ceramic tiles that are ideal for bathrooms, kitchens and feature walls. The smooth, metro ceramic wall tiles are modern & versatile but with a 1920’s feel. Metro is available in a spectrum of colours including some neutral colours such as white and creams and also some bright colours; allowing for traditional or contemporary combinations.
Modelli brings a modern touch to the metro style with its 3D pop art decors that are a treat for the senses. It’s a fashionable collection, with a new take on an old look. The retro range is available in the traditional 120×180 mm metro size in an extensive range of colours, from neutral to vivid.
The bevelled edge tile is available in both matt and gloss finishes and in a patchwork of 9 surface textures mixed randomly in a box, creating a simple yet sophisticated atmosphere for all interiors.
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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
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Grestec Tiles offer a range of quirky shaped tiles from Rhombus shapes to fish-scale – see some of our favourite ranges here.
Rombo is a new ceramic wall tile series from Grestec Tiles. The unique rhombus shaped wall tiles can be colour coordinated and customized for endless laying possibilities. Available in 9 colours, 4 textures and a rhombus tile size of 140x240mm.
Amiens is a ceramic tile collection from Grestec and is a revival of a traditional tile from the ancient Mediterranean and Middle East. The look that this form creates diverts the visual effect away from that created by conventional shaped tiles and presents an imaginative, playful finish that gives the feeling of movement to any space. The Amiens collection balances the shapes origin in history with a mixture of contemporary and classic colours which makes the finished result modern yet tradition.
A rich selection of decorative elements, bright colours, exquisite decoration and, of course, the quality of raw materials. Tierra is a unique combination of past and present. Design opportunities are endless.
Lavara presents a series of glazed porcelain tiles based on a theme of opposites. Inspired by contrasts and contradictions, the series juxtaposes Earth: a style with coarse and irregular characteristics, alongside marble: a style with timeless elegance.
Why don’t you check out our Pinterest boards for further inspiration?
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Stone tiles are the perfect effect for many interiors, and our porcelain tiles which imitate natural stone are the perfect alternative. You can download our Stone Effect Booklet here and view our top picks below:
Design Stone combines the basic perfection of the natural stone with the latest technologies and styles. Design Stone has been designed for interiors and exteriors with a sophisticated and modern identity, and is suitable for heavy traffic areas.
Design Stone is available in 600×600, 300×600, 150×600, 100×600, 50×600 & 100x100mm slabs in both a matt (R10) and a chiselled (R11/B) finish, making it suitable for a host of different applications. 10mm thick porcelain tiles but also available in a 20mm thickness in some colours/finishes.
The strength of matter and the beauty of stone are the inspiration for this collection. Drift Stone merges the colours and magic of nature with technology, for the perfect combination.The rectangular sizes enhance the spaces and the seven colour shades make every design scheme unique.
Thanks to modern technologies, a classic stone lives over time, and becomes a leader of modern ceramic; Basalt.
Three cold colors that represent the stone’s nature, are perfect for any kind of space, both commercial and residential, with the chance to mix them together, creating unique environments. Two finishes; matt for indoor spaces and chiselled for outdoors, for complete flexibility.
Jupiter is available in a host of sizes including 600x1200mm; a rectangular elegant size, suitable for high-traffic commercial spaces. Jupiter an exclusive design, for modern, refined and unique spaces.
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Simplex Shades is a product designed starting from four colours from our Simplex collection: white, grey, clay and mud. We worked on these four shades and created a unique, fresh and unusual concept.
Simplex Patterns is a fresh concept where a re-interpretation of graphic decoration meets the latest ceramic technologies. Simplex Patterns creates a vintage yet modern feel, and is suitable for both walls and floors. The range is available in 9 different patterns in two shades, white and grey or clay and mud, all on a 200x200mm size.
Simplex Di Legno gives porcelain a unique and demanding effect; more than the warmth of natural wood and more than the simple perfection of the modern Simplex look. Four colours with six surprising structures; rough, retro, aged, scratched, wavy & delicate, are mixed together with a refined personality and an extraordinary effect.
Simplex Dos presents porcelain tiles in a 100x200mm brick size; an antique size, refreshed by the latest technologies. The rustic brick look is combined with reclaimed stone and concrete to create a unique blend.
Simplex Piccolo is a handcrafted white body wall tile with a vintage taste, melted with contemporary colours and essential finishes. Simplex Piccolo is a contrast between tradition and modern design which results in a new a unique mood.
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We have signed-up to Run Or Dye’s 5K run this year to raise money for Demelza Hospice Care For Children. The run takes place on 5th July at Penshurst Place, and our aim is to run, get covered in paint, have fun and raise money. Demelza Hospice provides hospices around the UK, delivering a large range of hospice and care services to children and young people with long-term illnesses. If you would like to donate please visit: http://www.virginmoneygiving.com/team/GrestecTiles
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The popularity of the encaustic effect tile has continued well into 2015. The vintage look is the perfect effect for many interiors, and our porcelain tiles which imitate original encaustic tiles are the perfect alternative for creating this look:
Emperor is a terracotta, encaustic, cement-effect range with an exclusive variety of decors. Emperor recaptures the taste for decoration making it more contemporary. The terracotta-cement look is exalted by the hexagonal form and by the classic 200x200mm size of the tile. The 3 warm and 3 cold hues extend across the entire chromatic range to create personalised ambiances that are perfect for every circumstance.
Simplex Patterns is a concept which was designed from four colours from our original simplex collection: White, Grey, Clay and Mud. These four colours were the focus to help create a unique, fresh and unusual concept, where a re-interpretation of graphic decoration meets the latest ceramic technologies.
Simplex Patterns creates a vintage feel but with a modern versatile soul, and is suitable for both walls and floors. The range is available in 9 different patterns in two shades (White and Grey or Clay and Mud), all on a 200x200mm size.
Café Cement presents vintage features to enhance a contemporary living; it is an identity, a style, and a proud acknowledgement of past times. Café Cement is a porcelain tile collection with a retro cement encaustic effect, with all the charm of the classic retro tile but with all the benefits of porcelain.
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Design Stone combines the basic perfection of the natural stone with the latest technologies and styles. Design Stone has been designed for interiors and exteriors with a sophisticated and modern identity, and is suitable for heavy traffic areas. Fine unglazed porcelain tiles at its best.
Design Stone is available in 600×600, 300×600, 150×600, 100×600, 50×600 & 100x100mm slabs in both a matt (R10) and a chiselled (R11/B) finish, making it suitable for a host of different applications. 10mm thick porcelain tiles but also available in a 20mm thickness in some colours/finishes.
For further information or to request samples please call us on 0845 130 2241 or email mail@grestec.co.uk.
Puccini has a focus on 19th century powerful designs and elegant decoration. Puccini adapts them into new aesthetic trends, whilst keeping their classic feel with a more daring and original touch. Its decorative pieces, with a very high aesthetically varied design among them, provide a visual richness thanks to their individual designs that combine with a multitude of shapes and colours.
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When specifying tiles for a commercial project, HSE anti-slip guidelines advise and recommend using tiles that meet particular floor slip rating requirements.
For barefoot areas (areas exposed to wet), the slip resistance of tiles is tested on an inclined surface with a pre-determined slope angle and classified according to rating groups A, B and C.
The below table can be used as a guide for tile slip rating requirements for barefoot areas:
If you require any further advise or assistance please contact us on 0845 130 2241 or email mail@grestec.co.uk and someone from our technical department will be happy to help.
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Grestec Tiles offer a huge selection of timber effect porcelain tiles. Here’s our top picks:
Intuition, innovation and aesthetics are at the base of Grestec’s Legni range; the perfect alternative to natural wooden floorings. Legni conceals a highly ambivalent character combining the poetry of the past and the technology of the future. Legni presents sixteen precious woods in different hues, ranging from delicate to strong. Choose from warm and harmonious; strong and involving tones; cosy and homely; or a refined elegant feel.
The intrinsic quality of Legni lies in its great versatility. Its superior aesthetic and technical properties make them ideal companions in designing both interiors and exteriors. Legni combines beauty with a profound respect for the environment; creating a perfect alternative to natural wood flooring.
Request samples here or view the Timber effect picture booklet here for further visuals.
Charred represents a magical journey into the fascinating Japanese culture and is influenced by the ancient technique ‘Shou Sugi Sugi Ban’ which consists of the carbonization of wood planks. Grestec have reinterpreted the fruit of this technique through Charred; a wood effect porcelain tile available in four colours and two surface finishes, in a format of 150x1200mm. The beautiful style of Charred provides elegance and individuality to all interiors.
Request samples here or view the Timber effect picture booklet here for further visuals.
The details and nuances typical of wood essences of the alpine buildings come back to life in a ceramic surface that portrays the wood’s handcrafted process in a contemporary way. Grestec’s Bosco range is the perfect alternative to natural wooden flooring, presented in planks of 200x905mm in five different shades of alpine.
Bosco is suitable for a range of applications thanks to the R10 slip rating achieved.
Request samples here or view the Timber effect picture booklet here for further visuals.
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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 slip risk. These range from R9, the lowest, up to R13, which is the highest requirement.
>>View our slip rating eBook, which identifies slip rating requirements for a host of working areas.
V Ratings
A tile’s V rating is an important consideration when specifying tiles and is a classification which defines the volume of water dispersal of a tile. V ratings are particularly important for areas where water is likely to be present, e.g. swimming pools, shower areas, reception areas and outdoor areas etc. V ratings are classified as V0 (lowest) up to V10 (highest).
>>View our slip rating eBook, which identifies V ratings for a host of working areas.
Pendulum Test
The Pendulum test measures dynamic coefficient of friction (CoF), and is designed to replicate a pedestrian heel strike, the point at which most slips occur. Pendulum Test results are measured as PTV and are determined as follows:
>>View our Pendulum Test eBook
The Pendulum test is HSE’s preferred method of testing, because it is portable and works in the conditions that slip accidents happen.
For further information or advise, please call us on 0845 130 2241 or email mail@grestec.co.uk and we’ll be happy to help.
In the latest Inspire magazine, we bring together a selection of our favourite hexagon and rhombus shaped tiles from our range. View the magazine here or let us know if you would like a hard-copy sent to your office.
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Simplex Patterns is a concept which was designed from four colours from our original simplex collection: White, Grey, Clay and Mud. These four colours were the focus to help create a unique, fresh and unusual concept, where a re-interpretation of graphic decoration meets the latest ceramic technologies.
Simplex Patterns creates a vintage feel but with a modern versatile soul, and is suitable for both walls and floors. The range is available in 9 different patterns in two shades (White and Grey or Clay and Mud), all on a 200x200mm size.
Simplex patterns is available to order as a box of one individual pattern or as a mix of two to nine different patterns.
You can download the collection PDF here or request samples from our website.
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Keeping on trend for 2015, Grestec has turned to the retro elegance of the chevron pattern. Here’s some of their favourite chevron pattern ranges:
Lavara presents a series of glazed porcelain tiles based on a theme of opposites. Inspired by contrasts and contradictions, the series juxtaposes Earth: a style with coarse and irregular characteristics, alongside marble: a style with timeless elegance.
Lavara is comprised of tiles for every situation thanks to the rich range of sizes available including: 600×600, 300×600, 200×200, 75x600mm, hexagon, chevron and arabesque patterns; all this to give an extensive range of interpretation to each individual material.
Mitrewood is comprised of planks inspired by the appeal of wooden strips from barrels used for “Criaderas y Soleras”; a technique used for ageing prestigious wines and spirits such as sherry and brandy. Whilst the natural wood could never be used as a floor or wall covering, Grestec are able to offer a porcelain tile that reproduces the wood grain and the fascinating markings left when liquids have stood for a long-time in the barrels, and reflect the natural visual effects that occur in wood as it ages.
The high technical qualities of porcelain, with the rich warmth of an aged wood make this collection an excellent choice for chic interior spaces that are high traffic but demand a warm aesthetic.
Versatile white body ceramic wall tiles with a traditional handmade look. Available in various appealing colours and two formats of 132×400 and 65x400mm.
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Amiens is a ceramic tile collection from Grestec and is a revival of a traditional tile from the ancient Mediterranean and Middle East. The look that this form creates diverts the visual effect away from that created by conventional shaped tiles and presents and imaginative, playful finish that gives the feeling of movement to any space. The Amiens collection balances the shapes origin in history with a mixture of contemporary and classic colours which makes the finished result modern yet tradition.
In contrast to traditional tile ranges, Amiens chooses a different philosophy in favour of exclusivity and ceramic experimentation. An approach in which creativity meets innovation to create a product with ‘ceramic essence’. The study of forms, sizes and textures, transform each tile in a ‘unique and different’ piece of refined beauty.
Amiens is suitable for all internal wall applications.
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Grestec Tiles offer a range of quirky shaped tiles from Rhombus shapes to fish-scale – see some of our favorite ranges here.
Rombo is a new ceramic wall tile series from Grestec Tiles. The unique rhombus shaped wall tiles can be colour coordinated and customized for endless laying possibilities. Available in 9 colours – white, light grey, dark grey, black, cream, taupe, green, violet and red, 4 textures and a rhombus tile size of 140x240mm.
Rombo is suitable for indoor wall applications.
Amiens is a ceramic tile collection from Grestec and is a revival of a traditional tile from the ancient Mediterranean and Middle East. The look that this form creates diverts the visual effect away from that created by conventional shaped tiles and presents an imaginative, playful finish that gives the feeling of movement to any space. The Amiens collection balances the shapes origin in history with a mixture of contemporary and classic colours which makes the finished result modern yet tradition.
The unique collection is suitable for all internal wall applications.
A rich selection of decorative elements, bright colours, exquisite decoration and, of course, the quality of raw materials. Tierra is a unique combination of past and present and design opportunities are endless.
Lavara presents a series of glazed porcelain tiles based on a theme of opposites. Inspired by contrasts and contradictions, the series juxtaposes Earth: a style with coarse and irregular characteristics, alongside marble: a style with timeless elegance.
Earth, in four different colours: ivory, grey, smoke & olive, and Marble, in white and black, with bold veins on an absolutely pure surface.
Tiles for every situation with a rich range of sizes such as: 600×600, 300×600, 200×200, 75×600, hexagon, French fishbone and provence; all this to give an extensive range of interpretation to each and individual material.
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Grestec Tiles have put together a guide to barefoot and shod slip ratings, identifying tile slip requirements for a host of barefoot and working areas.
View the Barefoot Slip Resistance Advice white paper here and the Shod Slip Resistance Advice white paper here.
Marble effect porcelain tiles have been a huge tile trend for 2015 so far, so Grestec Tiles have put together a guide featuring some of their finest marble effect porcelain tiles.
A marble effect porcelain stoneware ideal for floor and wall coverings with an extraordinary variety of 7 surfaces. Thanks to the matching indoor and outdoor floor coverings, Luconi is the ideal material for maintaining seamless continuity between interiors and exteriors. The outdoor bush-hammered surface is frost-resistant and has R11 A+B+C anti-slip rating.
Luconi offers unique, sophisticated solutions to bring added beauty to living areas, through authentic contemporary design.
Marmi XXL presents large format, marble effect tiles which are varied and versatile in order to offer the most compositional possibilities to the design. XXL is studied to expand the intended use of the contemporary porcelain tiles: just 6 mm of thickness make it ideal for walls and flooring and also for high-traffic areas such as shopping malls and busy areas.
Lavara presents a series of glazed porcelain tiles based on a theme of opposites. Inspired by contrasts and contradictions, the series juxtaposes Earth: a style with coarse and irregular characteristics, alongside marble: a style with timeless elegance.
Earth, in four different colours: ivory, grey, smoke & olive, and Marble, in white and black, with bold veins on an absolutely pure surface.
Divine is the collection from Grestec Tiles for co-ordinated floor and wall coverings inspired by the most precious marbles. Technology and aesthetics merge to create impeccable surfaces dedicated to contemporary architecture and design.
From the sophisticated contrast between the natural finish on floors and the shiny wall cladding in porcelain stoneware and with a veining effect typical of precious marble, an elegant and exclusive venue comes to life.
Comodo presents a fine selection of stones and marbles in essential shapes and sizes which can be utilized to create vintage combinations
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A porcelain stoneware ideal for floor and wall coverings with an extraordinary variety of 7 surfaces.
Beyond the surface, matter is expressed in new forms, to envelope spaces in an intensity never seen before. Luconi is the extraordinary made possible.
Thanks to the matching indoor and outdoor floor coverings, Luconi is the ideal material for maintaining seamless continuity between interiors and exteriors. The outdoor bush-hammered surface is frost-resistant and has R11 A+B+C anti-slip rating.
Luconi offers unique, sophisticated solutions to bring added beauty to living areas, through authentic contemporary design.
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Grestec Tiles have put together a guide to the hexagon tile trend.
Emperor Hex – Encaustic effect
Emperor is a terracotta, encaustic, cement-effect range with an exclusive variety of decors. Emperor recaptures the taste for decoration making it more contemporary. The terracotta-cement look is exalted by the hexagonal form and by the classic 200x200mm size of the tile. The 3 warm and 3 cold hues extend across the entire chromatic range to create personalised ambiances that are perfect for every circumstance.
Lavara – Stone & Marble effect
Lavara presents a series of glazed porcelain tiles based on a theme of opposites. Inspired by contrasts and contradictions, the series juxtaposes Earth: a style with coarse and irregular characteristics, alongside marble: a style with timeless elegance.
Functional, clean and modern. Lima presents mosaic tiles in a hexagonal format in a diverse range of colours.
Colmena presents a set of shapes, sizes and textures that create distinguished and contemporary spaces for your architecture.
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Rombo is a new ceramic wall tile series from Grestec Tiles. The unique wall tiles can be colour coordinated and customized. Rombo allows for endless laying possibilities with 9 colours – white, light grey, dark grey, black, cream, taupe, green, violet and red, 4 textures and a tile size of 140x240mm.
Rombo is suitable for indoor wall applications.
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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 series of assessments and certificates: Blue, Silver and Gold.
Achieving STEM: Gold level has helped us to become the environmentally friendly company which we are. You can view our environmental policy here.
Grestec Tiles also supply a host of environmentally friendly tile ranges, with some tiles containing up to 99% recycled material. These ranges are available to view here.
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This year’s Surface Design Show proved to be a very successful few days where we showcased some of our newest materials & collections.
On stand 200 we presented a handpicked selection of our most aspirational new tile ranges for 2015. From beautiful natural stone tones and textures to ancient Japanese inspired wood effect tiles.
Here’s a look back over some of the popular collections we featured on our stand:
Drift Stone merges the colours of nature with technology for the perfect combination. The rectangular sizes enhance spaces and the seven colour shades make every design scheme unique.
Digital technology renders natural inspirations by bringing a touch of design to even the busiest retail spaces. From the grey of chalk through to the black of lead, the collection offers marvellous colour shades to ensure that every installation surprises.
Fine plates 6mm thick evoke the brutality and elegance of effusive rocks of volcanic origin, with a variety of movements and layers difficult to find in the extraction rocks.
Cumbria Stone is varied and versatile to offer the most compositional possibilities to the design. Its 1000x1000mm XXL format is studied to the expand the intended use of the contemporary porcelain tiles: just 6mm of thickness make it ideal for walls and flooring and also for high-traffic areas such as shopping malls and busy areas.
Charred represents a magical journey into the fascinating Japanese culture and is influenced by the ancient technique ‘Shou Sugi Sugi Ban’ which consists of the carbonization of wood planks.
Grestec have reinterpreted the fruit of this technique through Charred; a wood effect porcelain tile available in four colours and two surface finishes, in a format of 150x1200mm. The beautiful style of Charred provides elegance and individuality to all interiors.
If you require any further information or samples of any of the ranges featured on our stand, please do not hesitate to contact us on 0845 130 2241 or email mail@grestec.co.uk.
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Grestec Tiles have put together a guide to all the latest tiling trends for 2015.
Grestec’s Lavara collection presents a series of glazed hexagonal porcelain tiles based on a theme of opposites. Inspired by contrasts and contradictions, the series juxtaposes Earth with Marble.
Grestec’s Metro range presents a selection of 11 ceramic metro shaped tiles for a complete retro style. Available in both flat and beveled in both matt and gloss finishes.
#3 Wood effect tiles – Charred
Charred represents a magical journey into the fascinating Japanese culture and is influenced by the ancient Japanese technique ‘Shou Sugi Sugi Ban’.
#4 Stone effect tiles – Drift Stone
Drift Stone merges the colours of nature with technology for the perfect combination. The rectangular sizes enhance the spaces and the seven colour shades make every design scheme unqiue.
#5 Geometric patterns – Mulgrave
Through the alterations of hexagons and trapeziums, Mulgrave presents changing shapes and geometry to create a decorative harmony with patchwork motifs.
A stylish ceramic tile in a size that reduces it to a minimalist and essential level. 65x130mm wall tiles with a purity of colour and a texture that will bring individuality and style to any internal situation.
For further information or to request a sample, please do not hesitate to contact us on 0845 130 2241 or email mail@grestec.co.uk.
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Current and discontinued tiles at hugely discounted prices, take a look at the stock clearance brochure here. If you are interested in any of the tiles listed, contact us on 0845 130 2241 or email us.
Showcasing the most exciting new tiling trends, Grestec Tiles are pleased to announce they will be exhibiting at the Surface Design Show 2015. Register your tickets here with code wCHh.
Grestec Tiles will be presenting a handpicked selection of their most aspirational new tile ranges for 2015. From beautiful natural stone tones and textures to ancient Japanese inspired wood effect tiles.
Drift Stone merges the colours of nature with technology for the perfect combination. The rectangular sizes enhance spaces and the seven colour shades make every design scheme unique.
Digital technology renders natural inspirations by bringing a touch of design to even the busiest retail spaces. From the grey of chalk through to the black of lead, the collection offers marvellous colour shades to ensure that every installation surprises.
Charred
Charred represents a magical journey into the fascinating Japanese culture and is influenced by the ancient technique ‘Shou Sugi Sugi Ban’ which consists of the carbonization of wood planks.
Grestec have reinterpreted the fruit of this technique through Charred; a wood effect porcelain tile available in four colours and two surface finishes, in a format of 150x1200mm. The beautiful style of Charred provides elegance and individuality to all interiors.
Fine plates 6mm thick evoke the brutality and elegance of effusive rocks of volcanic origin, with a variety of movements and layers difficult to find in the extraction rocks.
Cumbria Stone is varied and versatile to offer the most compositional possibilities to the design. Its 1000x1000mm XXL format is studied to the expand the intended use of the contemporary porcelain tiles: just 6mm of thickness make it ideal for walls and flooring and also for high-traffic areas such as shopping malls and busy areas.
For further information or to request a sample, please do not hesitate to contact us on 0845 130 2241 or email mail@grestec.co.uk. Register here with code wCHh.
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Showcasing the most exciting new tiling trends, Grestec Tiles are pleased to announce they will be exhibiting at the Surface Design Show 2015. Register your tickets here using the code wCHh.
Below is the latest Inspire magazine featuring a selection of tile collections which will be featured at Grestec tiles’ stand.
Lavara presents a series of glazed porcelain tiles based on a theme of opposites. Inspired by contrasts and contradictions, the series juxtaposes Earth: a style with coarse and irregular characteristics, alongside marble: a style with timeless elegance.
Earth, in four different colours: ivory, grey, smoke & olive, and Marble, in white and black, with bold veins on an absolutely pure surface.
Tiles for every situation with a rich range of sizes such as: 600×600, 300×600, 200×200, 75×600, hexagon, French fishbone and provence; all this to give an extensive range of interpretation to each and individual material.
For further information or to request a sample please call us on 0845 130 2241 or email mail@grestec.co.uk. Or request samples via our website.
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Showcasing the most exciting new tiling trends, Grestec Tiles are pleased to announce they will be exhibiting at the Surface Design Show 2015. Register your tickets here.
Grestec Tiles will be presenting a handpicked selection of their most aspirational new tile ranges for 2015. From beautiful natural stone tones and textures to ancient Japanese inspired wood effect tiles.
Charred
Charred represents a magical journey into the fascinating Japanese culture and is influenced by the ancient technique ‘Shou Sugi Sugi Ban’ which consists of the carbonization of wood planks. Grestec have reinterpreted the fruit of this technique through Charred; a wood effect porcelain tile available in four colours and two surface finishes, in a format of 150x1200mm. The beautiful style of Charred provides elegance and individuality to all interiors.
Terracrete – The timeless charm of original terracotta blends
Terracrete presents a refined, elegant beauty. Five colours and countless graphics that combine the purity of the earth with the most sophisticated and essential shapes. The contemporary and minimalist look of Terracrete is designed to give a strong and unique identity to any room.
For further information or to request a sample, please do not hesitate to contact us on 0845 130 2241 or email mail@grestec.co.uk. Register here.
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Wishing you a Merry Christmas from all of us at Grestec Tiles.
Thank you for all of your support in 2014 and we look forward to working with you again in the New Year. We are closed from the 24th December 2014 and reopen on Monday 5th January 2015.
Have a wonderful Christmas,
Grestec Tiles
Azore offers original compositions to suit the most sophisticated everyday spaces.
The craftsmanship of Azore adds light to your décor, giving it balance and imagination. The 200×200 and 200x600mm formats are modular, allowing you to coordinate trendy colours with the most vibrant hues. Decorative elements and embellishments are the aesthetic details that add elegance and a modern flair to interiors.
The handcrafted look of Azore and the sophisticated range of colours convey a contemporary style.
For further information or to request a sample please call us on 0845 130 2241 or email mail@grestec.co.uk.
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Through the alteration of hexagons and trapeziums, Mulgrave presents changing shapes and geometry to create a decorative harmony with patchwork motifs; presenting the illusion of shapes, dimensions and depths obtained by the balanced use of colour.
Mulgrave is available in a 9mm thickness making it an ideal covering for walls and floors. The fourteen designs are available in two shapes: hexagon and trapezium, which can be combined to create multiple geometrical solutions.
For further information or to request a sample please call us on 0845 130 2241 or email mail@grestec.co.uk.
Please follow us on our social networks to keep up-to-date with our latest products, news and exhibitions.
Showcasing the most exciting new tiling trends, Grestec Tiles are pleased to announce they will be exhibiting at the Surface Design Show 2015. Register your tickets here.
Grestec Tiles will be presenting a handpicked selection of their most aspirational new tile ranges for 2015. From beautiful natural stone tones and textures to ancient Japanese inspired wood effect tiles.
Charred
Charred represents a magical journey into the fascinating Japanese culture and is influenced by the ancient technique ‘Shou Sugi Sugi Ban’ which consists of the carbonization of wood planks. Grestec have reinterpreted the fruit of this technique through Charred; a wood effect porcelain tile available in four colours and two surface finishes, in a format of 150x1200mm. The beautiful style of Charred provides elegance and individuality to all interiors.
Terracrete – The timeless charm of original terracotta blends
Terracrete presents a refined, elegant beauty. Five colours and countless graphics that combine the purity of the earth with the most sophisticated and essential shapes. The contemporary and minimalist look of Terracrete is designed to give a strong and unique identity to any room.
For further information or to request a sample, please do not hesitate to contact us on 0845 130 2241 or email mail@grestec.co.uk. Register here.
Please follow us on our social networks to keep up-to-date with our latest products, news and exhibitions.
Charred represents a magical journey into the fascinating Japanese culture and is influenced by the ancient technique ‘Shou Sugi Sugi Ban’ which consists of the carbonization of wood planks. Grestec have reinterpreted the fruit of this technique through Charred; a wood effect porcelain tile available in four colours and two surface finishes, in a format of 150x1200mm. The beautiful style of Charred provides elegance and individuality to all interiors.
For further information or to request a sample, please do not hesitate to contact us on 0845 130 2241 or email mail@grestec.co.uk. Alternatively, download the collection PDF here.
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Grestec Tiles is enlarging the family of XXL technology, by proposing the new Cumbria Stone collection.
Fine plates 6mm thick evoke the brutality and elegance of effusive rocks of volcanic origin, with a variety of movements and layers difficult to find in the extraction rocks.
Cumbria Stone is varied and versatile to offer the most compositional possibilities to the design. Its 1000x1000mm XXL format is studied to the expand the intended use of the contemporary porcelain tiles: just 6mm of thickness make it ideal for walls and flooring and also for high-traffic areas such as shopping malls and busy areas.
Cumbria Stone opens new dimensions for contemporary architecture because it combines low thicknesses with large formats, guaranteeing high technical performances, a lower load on the floors, and an aesthetic quality never seen before. The slabs, which can be laid with a minimum joint, enhance the rooms with unique effects of visual continuity.
For further information or to request a sample, please do not hesitate to contact us on 0845 130 2241 or email mail@grestec.co.uk. Alternatively, download the collection PDF here.
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A very stylish ceramic tile in a size that reduces it to a minimalist and essential level. 65x130mm wall tiles with a purity of colour and a texture that will bring individuality and style to any internal situation.
Alnwick is a collection composed of nine colours, three patterns and one size in a gloss finish.
In Alnwick the tile size becomes the distinctive feature: a highly individual series with a strong and autonomous personality, but that can also be integrated perfectly with the Ewell collection, with which it shares the colours, the surface and with which it is compatible in terms of sizes.
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Terracrete: The timeless charm of original terracotta blends.
Five colors and countless graphics for a product that combines the purity of the earth with the most sophisticated and essential lines.
Terracrete presents several available sizes and five colours suitable for both floor and wall coverings. The versatile and exclusive look of Terracrete lends itself to endless laying possibilities to give a unique style to every space.
Terracrete presents a refined, elegant beauty: the contemporary and minimalist look of Terracrete is enhanced by brick wall sizes designed to give a strong and unique identity to any room.
For further information or to request a sample, please call us on 0845 130 2241 or email mail@grestec.co.uk.
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The strength of matter and the beauty of stone are the inspiration for this collection.
Drift Stone merges the colours and magic of nature with technology, for the perfect combination.The rectangular sizes enhance the spaces and the seven colour shades make every design scheme unique.
Digital technology renders natural inspirations eternal by bringing a touch of design to even the busiest retail spaces. From the grey of chalk through to the black of lead, the collection offers marvelous colour shades to ensure that every installation surprises.
For further information or to request a sample, please call us on 0845 130 2241 or email mail@grestec.co.uk.
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Grestec Tiles are now wide spread across many social media platforms. As an architect or designer our social media platforms are the perfect place for you to discover all the latest tile trends, collections, events and promotions all in one place.
We love to keep updated with all of your latest work and projects too, so please post to us on these sites and we would love to follow you back!
The sense evoked by traditional terracotta and the contemporary mood of cement merged into porcelain stoneware.
Uno is a porcelain stoneware surface characterised by soft and engulfing shades that gives spaces a warm, natural and elegant atmosphere. Warm hues emphasize the vintage mood of the collection and enrich spaces with its original appeal.
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Grestec Tiles have hand-picked a selection of their most on trend tile collections for this season.
Marble Effect: Divine
Divine is the collection from Grestec Tiles for co-ordinated floor and wall coverings inspired by the most precious marbles. Technology and aesthetics merge to create impeccable surfaces dedicated to contemporary architecture and design.
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Geometric Patterns: Colmena
Colmena presents a set of shapes, sizes and textures that create distinguished and contemporary spaces for your architecture.
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3D Tiles: Modelli
Modelli is a treat for the sense, 3D and inspiring. The bevelled edges and 3D patterns bring a simple yet elegant look to any interior.
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Monocrome Tiles: Cafe Cement
Cafe Cement presents a range of porcelain tiles with a retro cement encaustic effect- all the charm of this classic retro tile, but with all the benefits of porcelain.
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Timber Effect: Legni
Intuition, innovation and aesthetics are at the base of Grestec’s Legni range; a perfect alternative to natural wooden floorings. Legni conceals a highly ambivalent character combining the poetry of the past and the technology of the future. Legni presents sixteen precious woods in different hues, ranging from delicate to strong. Choose from warm and harmonious; cosy and homely; strong and involving tones or a refined elegant feel.
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Divine is a collection from Grestec Tiles for co-ordinated floor and wall coverings inspired by the most precious marbles. Technology and aesthetics merge to create impeccable surfaces dedicated to contemporary architecture and design.
Fashion trends and luxury prestige; Divine epitomises everything that is the Italian tradition for spaces that combine contemporary character and timeless allure.
The sophisticated contrast between the natural finish on floors, the shiny wall cladding and a veining effect typical of precious marble, an elegant and exclusive venue comes to life.
For further information or to request a sample, please call us on 0845 130 2241 or email mail@grestec.co.uk. Alternatively you can download the collection PDF’s here: Floor and Wall.
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Grestec Tiles is exhibiting at 100% Design on the 17-20th September, at Earls Court, London.
100% Design occupies a special place in the heart of the UK’s design industry. First staged in 1995 within a tent off the Kings Road, the show has gone on to be the benchmark event for the promotion of design product and activity in London. Through different editions 100% Design has continued to excel, easily outsizing any other design event in the UK.
On stand E151 Grestec Tiles will be presenting many of their new and innovative ranges including Modelli, XXL Mega Micro, Tonality, Mitrewood and Cumbria Stone.
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Modelli
Modelli is a treat for the senses, 3D and inspiring. It’s a fashionable collection with a new take on an old look. The retro range is available in the traditional 120×180 mm size in an extensive range of colours: almond, dark grey, grey, champagne, aquamarine, yellow, brown, dove grey, purple, and white. The bevelled edge tile is available in both matt and gloss finishes and in a patchwork of 9 surface textures mixed randomly in a box. Modelli creates a simple yet sophisticated atmosphere for all interiors
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XXL Mega Micro
Varied and versatile in order to offer the most compositional possibilities to the design, XXL Mega Micro is studied to expand the intended use of the contemporary porcelain tiles: just 6 mm of thickness make it ideal for walls and floors and also for high-traffic areas such as shopping malls and busy areas.
XXL opens new dimensions for contemporary architecture because it combines low thicknesses with large formats, guaranteeing high technical performances, a lower load on the floors, and an aesthetic quality never seen before.
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Tonality links together art and architecture through the study of colours. It replicates both the feel and appearance of limestone with the strength of a full bodied porcelain tile, making each pieces of the range unique to give both warmth and character to any situation.
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Grestec Tiles is evolving the family of XXL technology, by proposing the collection of Basaltine. Fine plates of 6mm thickness evoke the brutality and elegance of effusive rocks of volcanic origin, with a variety of movement and layers difficult to find in the extraction of rocks.
For further information or to request a sample, please call us on 0845 130 2241 or email mail@grestec.co.uk. Alternatively you can download the collection PDF.
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The patchwork style was developed in the South of France in the middle of the 19th century and used as a typical flooring until the beginning of the 1960s. The Café Cement collection is based on this style of architecture.
Café Cement presents vintage features to enhance a contemporary living; it is an identity, a style, and a proud acknowledgement of past times.
The tiles in the range present a retro cement encaustic effect, and is now available in both ceramic and porcelain in an extended range of 19 patchwork designs.
For further information or to request a sample, please call us on 0845 130 2241 or email mail@grestec.co.uk. Alternatively you can download the collection PDFs here: Cafe Cement Floor and Cafe Cement Wall.
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Mulgrave and Lumley
Through the alteration of hexagons and trapeziums, Mulgrave and Lumley present changing shapes and geometry to create a decorative harmony with patchwork motifs; presenting the illusion of shapes, dimensions and depths obtained by the balanced use of colour.
Mulgrave is available in a 9mm thickness and Lumley is available in an ultra-thin porcelain reinforced with a fibreglass backing to give an overall thickness of 3.5mm which make the collections an ideal covering for walls and floors. The ten colours and ten patterns are available in two shapes: hexagon and trapezium, which can be combined to create multiple geometrical solutions.
For further information or to request a sample, please call us on 0845 130 2241 or email mail@grestec.co.uk. Alternatively you can download the collection Mulgrave and Lumley PDFs.
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Grestec Tiles is exhibiting at 100% Design this year on the 17-20th September, at Earls Court, London.
100% Design occupies a special place in the heart of the UK’s design industry. First staged in 1995 within a tent off the Kings Road, the show has gone on to be the benchmark event for the promotion of design product and activity in London. Through different editions 100% Design has continued to excel, easily outsizing any other design event in the UK.
On stand E151 Grestec Tiles will be presenting many of their new and innovative ranges including Modelli, XXL Mega Micro, Tonality, Mitrewood and Cumbria Stone.
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Modelli
Modelli is a treat for the senses, 3D and inspiring. It’s a fashionable collection with a new take on an old look. The retro range is available in the traditional 120×180 mm size in an extensive range of colours: almond, dark grey, grey, champagne, aquamarine, yellow, brown, dove grey, purple, and white. The bevelled edge tile is available in both matt and gloss finishes and in a patchwork of 9 surface textures mixed randomly in a box. Modelli creates a simple yet sophisticated atmosphere for all interiors
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XXL Mega Micro
Varied and versatile in order to offer the most compositional possibilities to the design, XXL Mega Micro is studied to expand the intended use of the contemporary porcelain tiles: just 6 mm of thickness make it ideal for walls and floors and also for high-traffic areas such as shopping malls and busy areas.
XXL opens new dimensions for contemporary architecture because it combines low thicknesses with large formats, guaranteeing high technical performances, a lower load on the floors, and an aesthetic quality never seen before.
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Tonality links together art and architecture through the study of colours. It replicates both the feel and appearance of limestone with the strength of a full bodied porcelain tile, making each pieces of the range unique to give both warmth and character to any situation.
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Grestec Tiles is evolving the family of XXL technology, by proposing the collection of Basaltine. Fine plates of 6mm thickness evoke the brutality and elegance of effusive rocks of volcanic origin, with a variety of movement and layers difficult to find in the extraction of rocks.
For further information or to request a sample, please call us on 0845 130 2241 or email mail@grestec.co.uk. Alternatively you can download the collection PDF.
Please follow us on our social networks to keep up-to-date with our latest products, news and exhibitions.
Grestec Tiles is enlarging the family of XXL technology, by proposing the new Cumbria Stone collection.
Fine plates 6mm thick evoke the brutality and elegance of effusive rocks of volcanic origin, with a variety of movements and layers difficult to find in the extraction rocks.
Cumbria Stone is varied and versatile to offer the most compositional possibilities to the design. Its 1000x1000mm XXL format is studied to the expand the intended use of the contemporary porcelain tiles: just 6mm of thickness make it ideal for walls and flooring and also for high-traffic areas such as shopping malls and busy areas.
Cumbria Stone opens new dimensions for contemporary architecture because it combines low thicknesses with large formats, guaranteeing high technical performances, a lower load on the floors, and an aesthetic quality never seen before. The slabs, which can be laid with a minimum joint, enhance the rooms with unique effects of visual continuity.
For further information or to request a sample, please do not hesitate to contact us on 0845 130 2241 or email mail@grestec.co.uk. Alternatively, download the collection PDF here.
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A satin surface tile collection available in three sizes and three colours: white, natural grey & black.
Studley expresses an enormous decorative potential based on the availability of the large number of high and low relief surface structures.
Studley was created as a stand-alone collection, although it can also be used as a decorative and complementary element for the Ewell series.
For further information or to request a sample, please do not hesitate to contact us on 0845 130 2241 or email mail@grestec.co.uk. Alternatively, download the collection PDF here.
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A fine selection of stones and marbles create an imaginary journey through a variety of evocative landscapes to collect 8 sources of inspiration in a perfectly balanced colour range.
In our Comodo range essential shapes and vintage combinations are expressed through radically different surfaces linked together from the same philosophy of elegance.
For further information or to request a sample, please call us on 0845 130 2241 or email mail@grestec.co.uk. Alternatively you can download the collection PDF.
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Rosemary has been created from the desire to recall and recreate a rustic and welcoming atmosphere. A detailed study led to the creation of 12 precious decors and 6 base colours to be combined.
Rosemary is an original glazed porcelain which alternates geometrical patterns with soft outlines, producing a beautiful hand-made effect.
For further information or to request a sample, please call us on 0845 130 2241 or email mail@grestec.co.uk. Alternatively you can download the collection PDF
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Modelli is a treat for the senses, 3D and inspiring. It’s a fashionable collection with a new take on an old look. The retro range is available in the traditional 120×180 mm size in an extensive range of colours: almond, dark grey, grey, champagne, aquamarine, yellow, brown, dove grey, purple, and white.
The bevelled edge tile is available in both matt and gloss finishes and in a patchwork of 9 surface textures mixed randomly in a box
Modelli creates a simple yet sophisticated atmosphere for all interiors.
For further information or to request a sample please call us on 0845 130 2241 or email mail@grestec.co.uk. Alternatively you can download the collection PDF here.
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Extreme is an ideal solution for outdoor paving designed for both public and private use. The dry fix system presents a selection of 20mm thick porcelain tiles suitable for raised paving, driveways and dry installation.
The range has now been extended even more and is now available in a further 9 new stone effect colours. Extreme is a versatile system which is easy to install, easy to inspect, and easy to reposition in the event of changes to the installation. Extreme has dimensions and a mass such as to guarantee the mechanical resistance and longevity demanded by the diverse requirements of outdoor paving.
Like many of our ranges, Extreme is Ecolabel certified which guarantees low environmental impact throughout its entire life span, in full respect of the environment and of the wellbeing of people.
For further information or to request a sample, please call us on 0845 130 2241 or email us on mail@grestec.co.uk. Alternativey you can view/download the collection PDF here.
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Le Shack comprises a fusion between an industrial and a retro style. Authentically it is a range originated from timber, taking on both the appearance and texture of a wooden surface which has been gently worn down over time to create a vintage feel. Le Shack is unique as it encompasses both striking and neutral colours and also three new bohemian inspired pattern tiles.
Le Shack is proposed in twelve different hues on 144x893mm planks, making it a refined ingredient for projects of a fully vintage taste. The collection is suitable for internal floor and wall finishes and achieves an R9 slip rating.
For further information please call us on 0845 130 2241 or email us on mail@grestec.co.uk. Alternatively you can download the Le Shack PDF or request samples via our website
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May Design Series is an unmissable event on the architectural calendar and as a trusted, key supplier to architects and designers across the whole of the UK, this was the perfect opportunity for Grestec Tiles to showcase their latest tile collections.
The May Design Series is the UK’s definitive international furnishings fair and is the perfect blend of business and inspiration. Grestec Tiles will be located on stand I19 and we welcome you to come and visit the team and see all of the latest tile collections first hand, some of which include XXL Mega Micro and their dry fix system.
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When we say ‘mega’ we mean the biggest porcelain stoneware slabs ever made: a surface measuring 1500×3000 mm with a micro thickness of just 6mm. This new technology of high-tech porcelain stoneware combines workability with strength in a particular light & flexible product. The big panels in the Mega Micro XXL line meet architects need to speak a language that interprets the aim of contemporary space. A format so large it minimises gaps to create a surface that appears uniform.
Mega Micro XXL opens new dimensions for contemporary architecture because it combines low thicknesses with large formats, guaranteeing high technical performance, a lower load on floors and an aesthetic quality never before seen.
Cement Stone is the new collection from Grestec Tiles which mimics the aesthetics of natural concrete and gives life to any surface. The range presents five shades in a variety of different sizes and mosaic formats- making it a refined ingredient for projects of a fully contemporary taste.
Cement Stone is proposed in a natural, lappato or structured finish, allowing use for a variety of applications.
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Extreme is an ideal solution for outdoor paving designed for both public and private use. The dry fix system presents a selection of 20mm thick porcelain tiles suitable for raised paving, driveways and dry installation.
For 2014 the range has extended and is now available in both stone and timber effect porcelain. Extreme is a versatile system which is easy to install, easy to inspect, and easy to reposition in the event of changes to the installation. Extreme has dimensions and a mass such as to guarantee the mechanical resistance and longevity demanded by the diverse requirements of outdoor paving.
Like many of our ranges, Extreme is Ecolabel certified and guarantees low environmental impact throughout its entire life span, in full respect of the environment and of the wellbeing of people.
For further information or to request a sample, please call us on 0845 130 2241 or email us on mail@grestec.co.uk. Alternativey you can view/download the collection brochure here.
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When we say ‘XXL’ we mean the biggest porcelain stoneware slabs ever made: a surface measuring 1500×3000 mm with a micro thickness of just 6mm. This new technology of high-tech porcelain stoneware combines workability with strength in a particular light & flexible product. The big panels in the XXL line meet architects need to speak a language that interprets the aim of contemporary space. A format so large it minimises gaps to create a surface that appears uniform.
Varied and versatile in order to offer the most compositional possibilities to the design, XXL is studied to expand the intended use of the contemporary porcelain tiles: just 6mm thickness make it ideal for walls and flooring and also for high-traffic areas.
XXL opens new dimensions for contemporary architecture because it combines low thicknesses with large formats, guaranteeing high technical performance, a lower load on floors and an aesthetic quality never before seen.
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In the 2nd edition of the Retro Inspire magazine Grestec Tiles have brought together a selection of hand-picked vintage inspired collections. View/download the brochure here:
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The details and nuances typical of wood essences of the alpine buildings come back to life in a ceramic surface that portrays the wood’s handcrafted process in a contemporary way. Grestec’s Bosco collection is the perfect alternative to natural wooden flooring presented in planks of 200x905mm in five different shades of alpine
Bosco is suitable for a range of applications thanks to the R10 slip rating achieved.
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Grestec Tiles are exhibiting at the May Design Series 2014 at London’s Excel centre on 18th-20th May.
The May Design Series joins up the world of design in a professional environment. Delivered for the industry, by the industry, the May Design Series is the perfect blend of business and inspiration.
At the show Grestec Tiles will be launching some of their new & innovative tile collection for 2014 so you can view them first hand on stand I19.
XXL – A new technology
Varied and versatile in order to offer the most compositional possibilities to the design, XXL is studied to expand the intended use of the contemporary porcelain tiles: just 6 mm of thickness make it ideal for walls and floors and also for high-traffic areas such as shopping malls and busy areas.
XXL opens new dimensions for contemporary architecture because it combines low thicknesses with large formats, guaranteeing high technical performances, a lower load on the floors, and an aesthetic quality never seen before. The tiles, which can be laid with a minimum joint, enhance the rooms with unique effects of visual continuity.
New for 2014, Amiens
On stand I19 you will also find Grestec’s new and innovative range, Amiens. The Amiens collection is a revival of a traditional tile from the ancient Mediterranean and Middle East. The look that this form creates moves the visual effect away from that created by conventional shaped tiles and presents an imaginative, playful finish that gives the feeling of movement to any space. The Amiens collection balances the shapes origin in history with a mixture of contemporary and classic colours which makes the finished result modern yet tradition.
For further information or to request a sample please do not hesitate to contact us on 0845 130 2241 or email us on mail@grestec.co.uk. We look forward to seeing you at there!
Our first year at London’s Surface Design Show proved to be extremely successful. At the show we took the opportunity to showcase new materials & some of our most innovative tile collections.
If you missed it, here’s a look back over some of the collections we featured.
CEMENT STONE
Cement Stone presents a selection of stone effect porcelain tiles, a range which mimics the look and feel of natural concrete to give a burst of life to any surface. The range presents five shades in a variety of different sizes and mosaic formats, making it a refined ingredient for projects of a fully contemporary taste.
Le Shack presents a retro style, timber effect, porcelain tile. The vintage wooden floor covering is available in seven different colours, three patterns and two mix colors; go ahead and stylise your architecture with this vintage feel to take you back to the post-modern past. Le Shack is available in 144x893mm planks and achieves an R9 slip rating.
Aarde Steen collection is an expansive range of cool & earth colours inspired by the heritage of north European tiles, ‘Tegels’. Aarde Steen reinterprets these tones into formats desired by designers today and delivers an utterly modern interpretation of this understated historical style. The modular forms make the Aarde Steen a subtle statement of style.
For further information or to request a sample of any of the collections mentioned in this article, please call us on 0845 130 2241 or email us on mail@grestec.co.uk.
You can view the Surface Design Show edition of the Inspire magazine here.
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Amiens is the brand new ceramic tile collection from Grestec Tiles. The range presents a selection of interesting shaped tiles which are available in 11 colours and 2 sizes, 103×103 and 200x200mm. The unique collection is suitable for all internal wall applications.
For further information or to request a sample, please call us on 0845 130 2241 or email us on mail@grestec.co.uk. Alternatively you can download the collection PDF here.
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Grestec Tiles are exhibiting at the Surface Design Show 2014 on 4-6 February at the Business Design Centre, London. On stand 200, Grestec Tiles will be showcasing some of their most innovative ranges including Cement Stone, Le Shack, Mattone New & Mitrewood. View Grestec Tiles’ official magazine for the show here.
The Surface Design Show brings together a network of connections from the only UK event to focus exclusively on interior and exterior surface solutions in building design. The 2014 show features a programme of talks, seminars, live demonstrations and features all focused on innovation making the event a must visit for architects and designers.
Visit Grestec Tiles on stand 200 to see first-hand some of the tile collections they are exhibiting at the show. The Surface Design Show is the event of the year and it is not to be missed.
Register for the show here.
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Aarde Steen presents a selection of ultra-matt, full bodied porcelain tiles.
With two brand new neutral colours proposed, there is now an extended selection of 10 graduating shades available. The range is now also available in a structured finish which achieves an R11/B slip rating. For further details please view the collection PDF here.
The Aarde Steen collection is made up of an expansive range of cool and earth colours inspired by the heritage of North European tiles, ‘Tegals’. These tones have then been interpreted into formats desired by designers today to deliver an utterly modern interpretation of the understated historical style. The modular forms which are available make the Aarde Steen a subtle statement of style, sure to give character and individuality to any application.
For further information or to request a sample, please call us on 0845 130 2241 or email us on mail@grestec.co.uk. Alternatively you can download the collection PDF here.
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As you may already be aware, Grestec Tiles are now wide spread across many social media platforms. If you’re an architect or designer we feel that our social media platforms are a great place for you to see all the latest tile trends, collections, events and promotions all in one place. Its also a platform where you can ask for any technical information or samples you may need.
We are really interested in following back our customers too, so please post to us on these sites and we would love to connect with you also!
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Grestec Tiles present the Spring 2014 edition of Inspire featuring the latest porcelain and ceramic tile ranges from Grestec. If you would prefer a hard copy of the magazine please email us on mail@grestec.co.uk and we will send you a free copy via post. .
Read the latest Inspire magazine here.
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Extreme is an ideal solution for outdoor paving designed for both public and private use. Extreme presents a collection of 20mm thick porcelain tiles suitable for raised paving, driveways with traditional installation on screed and dry installation on gravel, sand or grass. The range has now expanded and is available in both stone effect and timber effect porcelain. Extreme is a versatile system which is easy to install, easy to inspect, and easy to reposition in the event of changes to the installation. Extreme has dimensions and a mass such as to guarantee the mechanical resistance and longevity demanded by the diverse requirements of outdoor paving.
Like many of our ranges, Extreme is Ecolabel certified and guarantees low environmental impact throughout its entire life span, in full respect of the environment and of the well-being of people.
For further information or to request a sample, please call us on 0845 130 2241 or email us on mail@grestec.co.uk. Alternatively you can download the collection PDF here: Wood effect and Stone effect.
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A new philosophy in favour of exclusivity and experimentation with different shapes, changing textures and an eye for detail are leading characteristics in our Shard collection.
Shard proposes a new forward-thinking concept made of research, design and cutting-edge technology. The surfaces in the range can be arranged and laid in many ways for the utmost freedom of expression, thanks to the six neutral shades available.
The collection presents a contemporary approach to interiors, and blends together the present and future to create surfaces with daring shapes and colours.
For further information or to request a sample, please call us on 0845 130 2241 or email us on mail@grestec.co.uk. Alternatively you can download the collection PDF here.
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Meta: a simple and captivating collection that combines the retro touch with the minimalism of more modern settings. Ideal for internal wall applications; the new ceramic collections offers a range of neutral hues creating the perfect combination of past and present. The five neutral colours in the range have a very slight mottled movement in their colour.
Meta is available in 100x300mm pieces and is proposed in a gloss finish. A border size on 50x100mm is also available.
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Wishing you a Happy Christmas from all of us at Grestec Tiles!
Thank you for all of your support in 2013 and we look forward to working with you again in the New Year. We are closed from the 24th December 2013 and reopen on Monday 6th January 2014.
Have a wonderful Christmas,
Grestec Tiles
Grestec Tiles are exhibiting at the Surface Design Show 2014 on 4-6 February at the Business Design Centre, London.
The Surface Design Show brings together a network of connections from the only UK event to focus exclusively on interior and exterior surface solutions in building design. The 2014 show features a programme of talks, seminars, live demonstrations and features all focused on innovation making the event a must visit for architects and designers.
On stand 200, Grestec Tiles will be showcasing some of their most innovative ranges including Cement Stone and Mitrewood.
Cement Stone is the brand new collection from Grestec Tiles which mimics the aesthetics of natural concrete. The range presents five shades in a variety of different sizes and mosaic formats- making it a refined ingredient for projects of a fully contemporary taste.
Mitrewood is the brand new wood effect range from Grestec Tiles featuring six different hues of wood. Mitrewood offers a diverse selection of wood effect ceramics for your architecture made entirely from porcelain to provide you with strength and durability. The collection undoubtedly mimics the effect of natural wood obtaining a V3 shade variation.
The Surface Design Show is the event of the year and it is not to be missed. To see some of the ranges mentioned in this article first-hand, visit us on stand 200.
Register for the show here: http://www.surfacedesignshow.com/
Grestec Tiles are proud to announce that they have now expanded onto YouTube. The new channel will aim to inform and assist through the use of film and will include helpful videos on some of the complex ranges Grestec Tiles offer, and will encompass in-depth technical information, installation and maintenance tutorials.
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Iridium presents extreme pure pigmentations in a never seen dressing with surprising chromatic effects.
Iridium collection surfs beyond the well-known frontiers of design, to offer new creative cues.
Colour dominates in our Iridium collection both in vibrating psychedelic tones and natural colours taken from the refined organic world, to generate a new technological rainbow. Iridium interprets through a no boundaries matter and with the usual Grestec Tiles’ quality and refined perfection.
The range is available in 600×600, 300×600 and 90x600mm pieces in three different finishes.
For further information or to request a sample, please call us on 0845 130 2241 or email us on mail@grestec.co.uk. Alternatively you can download the collection PDF here.
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Thanks to the appreciation of the Tonality collection, Grestec Tiles extends the range with 6 new earthy colours. The new colours present the same structure and range of hues as the original and can therefore be easily interwoven together to create perfectly coordinated architecture.
Tonality aims to interweave earth and architecture through the study of colours. Tonality mimics the appearance of natural limestone but has the strength of a full-bodied porcelain tile. Each piece of the collection is unique, sure to give warmth and character to any application.
For further information or to request a sample, please call us on 0845 130 2241 or email us on mail@grestec.co.uk. Alternatively you can download the collection PDF here.
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Fire & Ice combines a modern metallic look with a warm atmosphere. The range lends an industrial-yet warm look for interiors with an emphasis on the use of interesting materials to give a pleasant, congenial character. The tiles in glazed porcelain stoneware offer a subtle metallic look featuring smooth, cloudy finishes. In steel grey and copper red, its partial metallic sheen offers varying reflections according to the angle of incident light. In three colours and five modern tile formats round off the collection with a gentle metallic effect which is suitable for floors and walls in both interiors and exteriors.
For further information or to request a sample, please call us on 0845 130 2241 or email us on mail@grestec.co.uk. Alternatively you can download the collection PDF here.
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Grestec Tiles offer a range of wood effect collections made from full-bodied porcelain. Achieve the aesthetics and visuals of natural wood but with the strength of a porcelain tile that’s easy to maintain.
Vinewood
Vinewood is the new wood effect collection from Grestec Tiles, and is the result of a careful study into the types of wood used for liqueur barrels. With a creative twist we have turned this style into contemporary porcelain slabs with a vintage flavour. The wear and tear that the wood is subjected to over the years is evident in the surface of the woods veins and texture. Vinewood is available in four natural shades and a variety of sizes including: 50×1500, 250×750 and 600x600mm slabs.
Legni
Intuition, innovation and aesthetics are at the base of Grestec’s Legni range; a real alternative to natural wooden floorings. Legni conceals a highly ambivalent character combining the poetry of the past and the technology of the future. Legni presents sixteen precious woods in different hues, ranging from delicate to strong. Choose from warm and harmonious; cosy and homely; strong and involving tones or a refined elegant feel. The intrinsic quality of Legni lies in its great versatility; its superior aesthetics and technical properties make them ideal companions in designing both interiors and exteriors. Legni collection combines beauty with a profound respect for the environment; creating a perfect alternative to natural wood flooring.
Le Shack
Le Shack is a diverse alternative to natural wooden floorings, a real contrast to our Legni range. Le Shack presents eight woods in different hues, ranging from a natural timber effect to an artificial timber effect for a more vintage feel. Stylise your architecture with this retro feel to take you back to the post-modern past. Le Shack is available in 144x893mm planks and achieves an R9 slip rating.
Hythe
Hythe presents rustic oak wood porcelain with a hand-crafted wood effect.
The in-depth detail of the oak wood has been planed by hand to create a warm and welcoming feel. The range is offered in 5 natural colours and 4 sizes including: 300×1200, 200×1200, 147×1200 and 150x600mm.
For further information or to request a sample of any of the ranges mentioned in this article, please call us on 0845 130 2241 or email us on mail@grestec.co.uk.
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Extreme is an ideal solution for outdoor paving designed for both public and private use. Extreme presents a collection of 20mm thick porcelain tiles suitable for raised paving, driveways with traditional installation on screed and dry installation on gravel, sand or grass. Extreme is a versatile system which is easy to install, easy to inspect, and easy to reposition in the event of changes to the installation or modifications to the substrate. Extreme has dimensions and a mass such as to guarantee the mechanical resistance and longevity demanded by the diverse requirements of outdoor paving.
Like many of our ranges, Extreme is Ecolabel certified and guarantees low environmental impact throughout its entire life span, in full respect of the environment and of the wellbeing of people.
For further information or to request a sample, please call us on 0845 130 2241 or email us on mail@grestec.co.uk. Alternatively you can download the collection PDF here. The range is now also available in wood effect, view the collection PDF here.
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Strong textures and extremely tough surface structures: these are the main features of Pietra lavoro; a collection inspired by the spontaneous character of natural stones.
Offering a minimalist, modern approach to porcelain tile design, the collection is available in three sizes, 600×600, 300×600 and 300x300mm, which can be used in different ways to suit simple or complex architectural forms, ideal for large retail developments. Pietra lavoro comes in three edge-ground finishes, polished, natural and bush-hammered, and has been given extra brightness by sparkling powders that emphasise the stone’s intrinsic shine.
The gradual scale of colours mean design schemes can be personalised with shades ranging from pale white to warm tobacco and elegant black, passing through to beige and grey.
For further information or to request a sample, please call us on 0845 130 2241 or email us on mail@grestec.co.uk.
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Vinewood is the new wood effect collection from Grestec Tiles, and is the result of a careful study into the types of wood used for liqueur barrels. Grestec Tiles have put their own creative twist on this style and have turned it into contemporary porcelain slabs with a vintage flavour. The wear and tear that the wood is subjected to over the years and the traces left behind by the tannin is evident in the surface of the woods veins and texture. Vinewood is available in four natural shades and a variety of sizes including: 50×1500, 250×750 and 600x600mm slabs.
For further information or to request a sample, please do not hesitate to contact us on 0845 130 2241 or email mail@grestec.co.uk. Alternatively you can download the collection PDF here.
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Grestec Tiles is an environmentally conscious company and offer an extensive range of environmentally friendly alternatives for your architecture. As a green company we offer many ranges containing at least 40% recycled material including our Grestone, Envirostone and Sabbia ranges. You can view further information on some of our most sustainable collections here.
We ensure that our environmental impact is kept to the absolute minimum in all that we do including importing, storage and distribution of our tiles so that you can be confident in working with us.
See our environmental policy statement here.
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Grestec Tiles presents the Shutterstone collection; a full-thickness porcelain stoneware made for modern architecture and design covering solutions. Shutterstone presents a concrete effect tile for projects of a fully contemporary taste and was designed to inspire and surround exterior surfaces in high-traffic public areas. Its minimalist style features in the flooring and is available in a variety of different sizes depending on requirements and the desired visual effect.
Sizes available: 1200×1200, 600×1200, 600×600 and 300x600mm.
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New living styles demand a new interpretation of ceramics. Flow is a modular collection suitable for floor coverings and ventilated walls; a squared, rectified porcelain stoneware which can be used to give living spaces an essential, contemporary touch. Flow also has a shading effect that mimics the authentically heterogeneous appearance of natural stone.
Flow is proposed in five graduating shades in a variety of different formats, making it a refined ingredient for projects of a fully contemporary taste. The range is available in two surfaces with slip ratings of R10 and R12, allowing for perfect continuity and coordination between indoor and outdoor areas.
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Grestec Tiles have always been attentive towards the environment and offer many collections designed and created using innovative and eco-friendly technologies. The slabs in our Grestone range have a highly technological and aesthetic content, and are suitable for all applications including floors and walls, commercial and residential, and exteriors and interiors, thanks to the variety of semi-polished and structured finishes available.
Our popular Grestone collection is now available in an extra thin format of 4.7mm making up our Grestone X-Thin range which can be used to form a second skin on floors and walls.
The range is also available in the extra thick format of 20mm forming our Grestone 20 range. Grestone 20 is an ideal solution for outdoor paving, designed for both public and private use. The range is easy to install, very easy to inspect any utilities, and easy to reposition in the event of changes to the installation or modifications to the substrate. The range has dimensions and a mass such as to guarantee the mechanical resistance and longevity demanded by the diverse requirements of outdoor paving.
For further information or to request a sample from our Grestone ranges, please call us on 0845 130 2241 or email us on mail@grestec.co.uk. You can also download the collection PDFs by clicking on the following links: Grestone, Grestone X-Thin and Grestone 20.
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Grestec Tiles have enhanced their Le Shack range with four new vintage designs. The XIX Century bohemian spirit today is back again full of eclecticism and complexity. Ceramics contribute greatly to this new trend, thanks to its versatility and endless aesthetic possibilities. The combination of vintage styles, the variety of colours, shapes and textile designs in our Le Shack range provide hypnotic, exuberant and willful designs defining the maximalist trend.
Le Shack is available in an assortment of vivid colours and in the exclusive size of 144x893mm, giving you the ability to create a variety of contemporary and original designs in your architecture..
For further information or to request a sample, please call us on 0845 130 2241 or email us on mail@grestec.co.uk. Alternatively, you can view the collection brochure here.
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Extreme is an ideal solution for outdoor paving designed for both public and private use. Extreme presents a collection of 20mm thick porcelain tiles suitable for raised paving, driveways with traditional installation on screed and dry installation on gravel, sand or grass. Extreme is a versatile system which is easy to install, easy to inspect, and easy to reposition in the event of changes to the installation or modifications to the substrate. Extreme has dimensions and a mass such as to guarantee the mechanical resistance and longevity demanded by the diverse requirements of outdoor paving.
Like many of our ranges, Extreme is also Ecolabel certified and guarantees low environmental impact throughout its entire life span, in full respect of the environment and of the well-being of people.
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Le Shack presents a selection of timber effect porcelain tiles; a new range which comprises a fusion between an industrial and a retro style. Authentically it is a range originated from timber, taking on both the appearance and texture of the wooden surface which has been gently worn down over time to create a vintage feel for your architecture.
Le Shack is proposed in eight different hues of 144x893mm planks, making it a refined ingredient for projects of a fully vintage taste.
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Colour and matter are at the centre of our Nave collection. Displayed in coloured full-body porcelain tiles, Nave is defined by movements and textures. The range is suitable for both floor and wall coverings, and composes a contemporary signed surface inspired by modern architecture cements. The chromatic range is composed by six neutral and complementary tones which are extremely versatile and disposable in two different surface finishes. A natural finish is light absorbing, soft to the touch and maintains good ant slip properties; and the lappato surface is able to give an intense and suggestive aged effect, thanks to its particlaur light reflection feature.
Nave is a wide articulate collection which is available in 800×800, 400×800, 200×800, 600×600, 300×600 and 150x600mm slabs.
For further information or to request a sample card, please call us on 0845 130 2241 or email us on mail@grestec.co.uk. Alternatively, you can request a sample from our website by visiting our website.
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With refined beauty and textured surfaces that evoke the look of exposed raw concrete; Labita is the expression of a sophisticated and cosmopolitan urban style.
Labita presents 10 different hues of concrete effect porcelain in a range of different formats including: 150×600, 300×600, 600×600, 900×900, 600x1200mm and also a 900x900mm hexagon format. The range is suitable for both floor and wall applications with a natural finish obtaining a slip rating of R9 and structured obtaining an R10/B.
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Uniqueness is sometimes originated by chance encounters, by the overlapping of technologies and materials and is dictated by the flowing of time.
Cement Stone is the new collection from Grestec Tiles which mimics the aesthetics of natural concrete and gives life to any surface. The range presents five shades in a variety of different sizes and mosaic formats- making it a refined ingredient for projects of a fully contemporary taste.
Cement Stone is proposed in a natural, lappato or structured finish, allowing use for a variety of applications.
For further information or to request a sample card, please call us on 0845 130 2241 or email us on mail@grestec.co.uk. Alternatively you can request a sample from our website or you can download the collection PDF here.
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Grestec Tiles are passionate about the environment and do all they can to help to safeguard resources and nature.
Offering environmentally friendly alternatives for your architecture, Sabbia is one of many ranges manufactured containing at least 40% recycled material. Sabbia presents a stone effect porcelain with a pallet of six shades and four sizes to choose from. A very versatile range that can be used in a variety of applications including floors, walls, interiors & exteriors.
You can view project images from the range here.
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Don’t forget to come and see us at 100% Design at Earls Court London on 18-21 September.
For the first time we will be showcasing some of our most innovative ranges. Visit us on stand E231 where you can see, first hand, our Mega Micro range where we will have a life-size 1500x3000mm sample piece featuring the a special micro thickness of just 6mm.
We will also be featuring some our most beloved ranges including Bellac Stone, Vero Stone, Tonality and not forgetting Bench Hub.
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The present and future blend together in our Formation collection to create surfaces with daring shapes and colours. Formation presents an experiment with shapes, colours and surfaces. With six colours to choose from, the range can be used to mix and match to create a truly unique and quirky design that is a decoration in itself. Formation proposes a new, forward-thinking concept made of research, design and cutting-edge technology.
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Aarde Steen presents an expansive range of cool and earth colours inspired by the heritage of North European tiles, ‘Tegels’. Aarde Steen reinterprets these tones into formats desired by designers today, delivering an utterly modern interpretation of the understated historical style. The modular forms which are available make the Aarde Steen a subtle statement of style, sure to give character and individuality to any application.
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Vero Grey illustrates sophisticated architecture to perfection. With its harmonious colour sequence; Vero Grey is available in 8 coordinated shades of grey, varying from light to dark. This provides architects and interior designers with a self-contained collection of porcelain stoneware tiles of the very highest quality suitable for commercial applications. The eight coordinated tones and three surface textures give a subtly exclusive feeling to any room.
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Strong textures and extremely tough surface structures: these are the main features of Pietra Lavoro, a collection inspired by the spontaneous character of natural stone.
Offering a minimalist, modern approach to porcelain tile design, the collection is available in three sizes, 600×600, 300×600 and 300x300mm, which can be used in different ways to suit simple or complex architectural forms, and are ideal for large retail developments. Pietra Lavoro comes in three edge-ground finishes, polished, natural and bush-hammered, and contains sparkling powders that emphasise the stone’s intrinsic shine.
The gradual scale of colours mean design schemes can be personalised with shades ranging from pale white to warm tobacco and elegant black, passing through to beige and grey.
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Architects and designers in search of dynamism look no further than our Exosphere XXL collection. Exosphere XXL is an extremely versatile range, offering flexible sizing, three finishes and a range of twelve combinable solid colours, including a selection of beige and grey shades. The range has an unprecedented creased effect, bringing movement to spaces with a lively 3D touch.
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The fusion of past and present immersed in the depth of a rich, textured and enveloping material. Pastello updates the most ancient ceramic tradition by reinterpreting the formal and aesthetic properties of surfaces with a natural and poetic appeal whilst remaining contemporary.
Pastello has adopted a philosophy in favour of exclusivity and experimentation with different shapes, changing textures and an eye for detail. Sophisticated and precious textural effects, surfaces and colours that are never uniform, ensuring each tile is a “unique” piece of refined beauty.
Just like a water-colour, the shades blend to reveal different intensities and fresh tones that envelope and illuminate. A memory that transforms into a palette of Mediterranean shades.
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Look adds more than just a touch of colour. The comprehensive colour concept comprising thirty-two perfectly coordinated colours opens up a uniquely broad scope for combination. All the colours have been modelled directly on nature’s colours, leading to timeless colour compositions in keeping with our natural visual perceptions. The gold décor addition in the black-gold white-gold combinations lets you create all the highlights you want. The collection is available in porcelain, ceramic and mosaic, view the individual PDFs depending on your requirements
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Grestec Tiles will be exhibiting at 100% Design this year when it launches 18-21st at Earls Court, London.
100% Design is the largest and longest running contemporary design event for industry professionals in the UK, defined by four key industry sections; Interiors, Office, Kitchen & Bathrooms, and Eco Design & Build.
At this year’s 100% Design, Grestec Tiles will be showcasing a selection of new and innovative collections including: Bellac Stone, Tonality, and of course, the Mega Micro collection.
When we say “mega”, we mean the biggest porcelain stoneware slabs ever made: a surface measuring 1500 mm x 3000 mm with a micro thickness of 6 mm. Grestec’s new line of high-tech porcelain stoneware combines workability with strength in a particularly light, flexible product. The big panels in the Mega Micro line meet architects need to speak a language that clearly interprets the aims of the contemporary space. Available with natural and polished finishes, in white, grey or black, the collection may be used on the floor or wall, and its large size minimises gaps to create a surface that appears uniform.
For a closer look visit Grestec Tiles at stand E231. For further information about the products Grestec Tiles have to offer please visit grestec.co.uk or download the PDFs:
Bellac Stone
Tonality
Mega Micro
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With a surface measuring 1500x1500mm, Iridium XXL is the new industry standard for project designers and for projects where dimensions make a difference. Thanks to its native 6 mm thickness, Iridium XXL provides lightness and strength in all applications – even the ones you’d never even imagined. Iridium XXL is the result of on-going research, development and innovation, which Grestec maintains to come up with possible design applications that are always fresh and new. The big panels in our Iridium XXL meet architects’ need to speak a language that interprets the aim of the contemporary space.
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Sicilian is Grestec’s latest collection for outdoor commercial and residential use. A product inspired by natural stones like Porfido and Luserna; this collection reproduces the rustic yet refined effect of these natural stones. The perfect synergy between aesthetic research and the technical reliability of Grestec’s porcelain stoneware, guarantees a high performance product. Each piece of the Sicilian collection is unique in shape and colour shading to portray the feel of natural stone.
The collection is available in 300×600, 300×300 and 150x150mm pieces in an R12 finish.
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Florence is the result of meticulous attention to detail at both the manufacturing and project design stages. Including the materials used, to the colour selection of the chips, material inserts, and the tone-on-tone colour shading. Both the aesthetics and performance of Florence is clearly aimed at the world of project design. A product designed for large and commercial areas and all other areas subjected to high foot traffic. Florence achieves an R9 slip rating and is available in formats of 600×600, 900×900 and 600x1200mm.
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Grestec have donated tiles to K9 Intervention, a local dog rescue centre in Hertfordshire.
Earlier this year, the charity began constructing new kennels for their doggy residents with the intention to provide enhanced comfort and a homely accommodation for the dogs. As a part of this refurbishment, Grestec contributed tiles to aid the completion of the interior of the kennels, to not only provide comfort and aesthetics, but to ensure easy maintenance of the kennels.
K9 Intervention work on rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming dogs which require a little more help and support before they can be rehomed with their new family. Grestec Tiles admire K9 Intervention and believe the work that they are involved in is remarkable. Grestec are pleased to of had the opportunity to be a part of the refurbishment programme and would like to applaud the charity for all of their great work.
Alison, K9 Intervention: ‘We are extremely grateful for the contribution from Grestec Tiles; the donation has allowed us to complete the interior of the kennels to ensure easy maintenance and a great area for our dogs. The building work has allowed us to rescue more dogs than ever and provide various options when housing the dogs so that individual needs can be accommodated.’
K9 intervention plan further building work later this year in order to provide enhanced facilities and the best quality of living for their doggy residents. If you would like to make a donation please visit K9 Intervention’s PayPal page.
For further information please visit: www.K9Interventions.co.uk.
Bringing ideas to the fore. New living styles demand a new interpretation of ceramics. Oasis is a modular collection suitable for floorings, coverings and ventilated walls: a squared, rectified porcelain stoneware which can be used to give living spaces an essential, contemporary touch.
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In-depth research has enabled us to produce surfaces that are never the same. A carefully controlled random mixing effect has been used to create the tiles in our Ebb collection. This, combined with the freedom often by the variation of sizes available, make it possible to give a highly personal touch to both interior and exterior applications.
Coordination between interior and exterior areas is guaranteed thanks to the surface finishes available, a natural surface will give you an R10 slip rating and a structured surface an R12, for a superior-quality product that is perfect for both floors and walls.
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Grestec Tiles offer a range of timber effect collections made from full-bodied porcelain. Achieve the aesthetics, visuals and feel of natural timber but with the strength and durability of a porcelain tile that’s easy to maintain.
Legni
Intuition, innovation and aesthetics are at the base of Grestec’s Legni range; a real alternative to natural wooden floorings. Legni conceals a highly ambivalent character combining the poetry of the past and the technology of the future. Legni presents sixteen precious woods in different hues, ranging from delicate to strong. Choose from warm and harmonious; cosy and homely; strong and involving tones or a refined elegant feel. The intrinsic quality of Legni lies in its great versatility; its superior aesthetics and technical properties make them ideal companions in designing both interiors and exteriors. Legni collection combines beauty with a profound respect for the environment; creating a perfect alternative to natural wood flooring.
Le Shack
Le Shack is a diverse alternative to natural wooden floorings, a real contrast to our Legni range. Le Shack presents eight woods in different hues, ranging from a more natural timber effect to an artificial timber effect for a more vintage feel. Stylise your architecture with this retro feel to take you back to the post-modern past. Le Shack is available in 144x893mm planks and achieves an R9 slip rating.
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Grestec Tiles offer a range of retro style tiles for your architecture. Get that culturally aged style from the post-modern past and combine it into your architecture for that vintage statement of style. See below for some of our most vintage ranges.
Le shack
Leshack presents a retro, timber effect, porcelain tile. The vintage, wooden floor covering is available in six different shades and two mix colours; go ahead and stylise your architecture with this vintage feel to take you back to the post-modern past. Leshack is available in 144x893mm planks and achieves an R9 slip rating.
Jewel
A collection of vintage Victorian style tiles with a modernised edge. The bevelled surface and sizes of 75×303 and 75x150mm modernise this collection to meet designer needs. An eclectic collection with white, cream, lilac, brown and black tonalities, which are plain to suit minimal and modern spaces and give any room that retro edge.
Extro and Design Two
The past that comes back with new colours and surfaces, in a modern interpretation of the hexagon. The infinite layout possibilities and colour combinations of the collection enables for full creativity in your architecture to create that antique, vintage feel.
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Grestec Tiles offer a range of stone effect collections made from full-bodied porcelain. Achieve the aesthetics and visuals of natural stone but with the strength of a porcelain tile that’s easy to maintain.
Bellac Stone.
All about the minimal. With a selection of five neutral stone effect tiles to choose from, each shade is enriched with different minerals which vary its colouring from light to dark. Bellac Stone is suitable for all applications including floors, walls, interiors and exteriors; a selection of stone effect tiles tailored to the needs of sophisticated architecture.
Aarde Steen.
A selection of ultra-matt, stone effect, full bodied porcelain tiles. Aarde Steen presents an expansive range of cool and earth colours inspired by the heritage of North European tiles, ‘Tegals’ and reinterprets these tones into formats desired by designers today, delivering an utterly modern reinterpretation of the understated historical style. The modular forms which are available make the Aarde Steen a subtle statement of style, sure to give character and individuality to any application.
Melos
Melos is a perfect mix of inspiration and new materials, created to enlarge spaces and offer new prospective. Six neutral stone effect colours, five sizes and two finishes, offer a variety of options to combine together, making this collection a perfect option for large commercial projects.
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Thanks to patented technologies, Grestec Tiles is able to reproduce what nature takes thousands of years to create. High tech marble floor and wall coverings; Marmi is classic yet innovative and extremely resistant. The marble manufactured by Grestec, is homogeneous throughout its body and is produced using selected raw materials and minerals which are mixed, pressed and then subjected to very high temperatures to create an extremely compact product with practically no water absorption.
Marmi offers a range of 18 various hues of marble in natural and polished finishes. Suitable for both floor and wall applications with the natural finish obtaining an R9 slip rating.
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Grestec Tiles present two diverse ranges of ultra-thin and ultra-thick tile collections; the Mega Micro and the Grestone 20.
Mega Micro
When we say ‘mega’ we mean the biggest porcelain stoneware slabs ever made: a surface measuring 1500 x 3000 mm with a micro thickness of only 6mm. Grestec’s new line of high-tech porcelain stoneware combines workability with strength in a particularly light and flexible product. The big panels in the Mega Micro line meet architects’ need to speak a language that interprets the aim of the contemporary space. Available with natural and semi-polished finishes, in white, grey or black. A format so large it minimises gaps to create a surface that appears uniform.
Grestone 20
Grestone 20 is an ideal solution for outdoor paving, designed for both public and private use, and presented in a mega format of 20 mm thick. The dimensions of Grestone 20 have a mass such as to guarantee the mechanical resistance and longevity demanded by the diverse requirements of outdoor paving. A collection which is very easy to install, clean, inspect and reposition.
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Grestec Tiles are passionate about nature and the environment and do all they can to preserve it.
Offering environmentally friendly alternatives for your architecture; Grestec’s Envirostone collection contains up to 50 to 99% recycled material, depending on colour. Envirostone is just one of our many ranges manufactured using at least 40% recycled material.
The Envirostone collection is designed and manufactured using innovative and eco-friendly technologies; and obtains a BREEAM grade A in the BREEAM Green Guide.
Not only is the Envirostone collection attentive towards the environment, but it has a high technological and aesthetic content which makes the tiles suitable for a variety of applications: floors and walls, interiors and exteriors.
For further information or to request a sample please visit call us on 0845 130 2241, or you can view the collection PDF here.
Intuition, innovation and aesthetics are at the base of Grestec’s Legni range; a real alternative to natural wooden floorings. Legni conceals a highly ambivalent character combining the poetry of the past and the technology of the future. Legni presents sixteen precious woods in different hues, ranging from delicate to strong. Choose from warm and harmonious; cosy and homely; strong and involving tones or a refined elegant feel.
The intrinsic quality of Legni lies in its great versatility; its superior aesthetics and technical properties make them ideal companions in designing both interiors and exteriors. Legni collection combines beauty with a profound respect for the environment; creating a perfect alternative to natural wood flooring.
For further information on our Legni collection please contact us on 0845 130 2241 or view the PDF here.
Mosaics from Grestec Tiles have recently been donated to the Community Space Challenge for a community project, based in London. Young people of the community have collaborated together to create these aesthetically pleasing and imaginative art mosaics for a local park on Tower Bridge road, London.
The Community Space Challenge work with young people to take on run down and forgotten spaces and change them into fresh green places for everyone to use and enjoy, and Grestec Tiles are proud to be have been a part of this.
Grestec’s Corporate Social Responsibility is extremely important and we believe it is essential to recycle and reuse all the materials we can. As a Green company, we donate our unused, discontinued sample tiles to charities and schools, to help bring together young people and help local communities. Grestec are passionate about the environment and have a range of tiles made from recycled content too.
We are extremely inspired by what the young people of the community have accomplished with the mosaics and think that they have done a fantastic job!
For more information on the projects that the Community Space Challenge are working on please visit: http://www.communityspacechallenge.org/ or to view our collections made from recycled content please visit: grestec.co.uk