Versa-Tile... Is There Nothing Ceramic Tiles Can't Do?

Published: June 2015

All The Benefits - Without The Hard Work

Looking for a wooden floor that won’t scratch, or a natural stone one that doesn’t need constant attention – or even an outdoor deck that won’t rot?

The new generation of ceramic tile lookalikes are the answer.

These days tough, hard-wearing porcelain tiles come in a stunning variety of guises, some so realistic you actually have to touch them to check if they are the real thing.

The latest wood lookalikes are astounding. Some top of the range products even have saw marks. And across the whole price range – fabulously finished tiles, fashioned to reproduce the sophisticated look of a perfectly fitted wooden floor, abound.

Picture: Wood lookalike flooring has a fabulously sophisticated look

Then there’s the vast range of natural stone lookalikes, which emulate all the classic finishes such as travertine, limestone and even marble. Again, the big difference is, that they don’t need any preparation or maintenance... and they’ll look as good in years to come as they did on the day they were fitted.

Lookalikes are even marching into the garden too – with fantastic, no nonsense wood look alike decking and beautiful exterior ceramic tile paving.

EMC Tiles is one of the UK’s leading retailers of these fabulous products and the company has recently taken over the Leicester Tile Centre on Saffron Lane where it will bring their unrivalled selection of products. So together with all the expertise and specialised knowledge of everything "ceramics tiles" there's also the expertise in the field ceramic tile lookalikes.

Picture: Stylish outdoor tiles make a real statement

EMC Tiles managing director, Barry Slawson said: “We have always been a tremendously enthusiastic supporter of look-alike tiles. To us – this has possibly been the most exciting development for tile buyers in the 35 years we have been in business.

“We are really looking forward to building an excellent working relationship with all our new Leicestershire customers and to offering them the choice and customer service which has made us consistent award winners.

“We're inviteing all our new domestic and trade customers to come and take a look at just how much we have to offer.”

EMC Tiles' Summer Floral Show

Published: 13 May 2015

Shades of Summer

With Summer on its way – even ceramic tiles have started to bloom.

It’s all part of a refreshing revival of a much loved theme, using beautifully crafted flower motifs to highlight a ceramic tiled wall.

And the classic theme continues with a stunning array of delicate, matching pastel coloured tiles in the same range.

Picture: Beautiful, Elegant Shades of Summer

These delightful, Italian made tiles are on display at East Midlands Ceramics, where the managing director, Barry Slawson, says this traditional style is back in vogue.

He says; “Tile buying tastes are dynamic and ever changing and pastel shades with floral designs are really back in fashion.

“We used to stock these years ago and it is wonderful to see them back again, to appeal to a whole new generation of tile buyers.

“The main difference between these and the originals is that the quality of finish and manufacture of this new range is far superior to anything that went before.

“Advances in factory techniques have come on in leaps and bounds in recent years and this traditional theme looks better than ever.

“The colours and styling of these floral motifs is fabulous are just the thing to bring a wonderful touch of summer sunshine to your interior designs.”

EMC Tiles Helps To Establish World Class Dream House

Published: 31 March 2015

Ceramic Tiles Help To Make Dreams Come True!

When a Nottingham couple decided to knock down a house they had recently bought, it was a case of having the opportunity of starting again, from the ground up.

Their first choice of flooring for their new dream home was ceramic tiles which was used extensively throughout the property, both inside and out. This included a spacious patio and barbecue area paved with a hard-wearing porcelain, stone look-alike tile in preference to more traditional materials.

Picture: Before the transformation

The old 1940's house which stood on the beautiful four acre plot, on the outskirts of Nottingham, looked tired and shabby, but the couple had plans for a stunning ultra-modern, super-sleek structure, complete with swimming pool benefiting from uninterrupted views over the large garden and surrounding countryside.

Through close collaboration with EMC Tiles, who supplied the products and expertise, the project was able to progress and develop into what is now a fabulous new home with ceramic tiled floors throughout.

The impressive entrance hall, opens through to the huge dining / kitchen area and the tiled exterior patio beyond. The unified and coordinated tiling leads the eye gracefully from one living area to the next in complete harmony.

Picture: Ultra-modern... Super-sleek

Tiled floors of the en-suite bathrooms create the perfect setting for the large picture windows and sit well with the luxurious bathroom fittings.

The owners say: “Ceramic tiles were essential to the whole design and were fully integrated into the plans from day one. Ceramic tiles are the perfect material for the seamless link between all the areas – both inside and out. They are glamorous, hard-wearing and very stylish.

“We chose East Midlands Ceramics as our supplier because of their exceptionally wide choice, great prices and expert help and advice when we needed it. They put us in touch with one of their recommended, expert tilers, Darren Cox, who did a fantastic job.”

Picture: Seamless Living

This innovative and individual design has been entered for one of the categories in this year’s prestigious Tile Association National Awards – awards of which the company has won twice over recent years.