Materials

Know your materials.

Each material has its own character, strengths and care. Here's how we'd use each one on the coast.

Zellige

Handmade glazed clay tiles from Morocco. Every piece is slightly different in colour and surface, so a wall catches the light like water.

Best for: Feature walls, showers, splashbacks
Care: Irregular by nature, so it needs an experienced hand and a suitable grout. Seal unglazed edges as recommended.

Large-format porcelain

Dense, hard-wearing and low-absorption. Big sizes mean fewer joints, and stone or marble looks without the upkeep.

Best for: Bathrooms, floors, open-plan spaces
Care: Very low maintenance. It needs a flat substrate and careful handling when laid.

Porcelain made for exteriors, often in stone looks, with textured slip-resistant finishes.

Small glass tiles on sheets. Unaffected by chlorine and colourfast in sun, the classic pool finish.

Painted or printed patterns in the Andalusian and Portuguese tradition. One wall or floor can carry a whole room.

Natural marble is unique and warm, but porous. Marble-look porcelain gives the veining without the sealing.

Best for: Bathrooms, splashbacks, statement floors
Care: Natural marble should be sealed and kept away from acids; porcelain versions need no sealing.

Free site visit

Tell us about your project. We reply within 24 hours, and a free site visit follows the same week.