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Create warmth this winter with wood-look tiles
Date: 12 Aug 2015
Wood-look ceramic and porcelain planks combine the natural beauty of wood with the durability and practicality of tiles. Medium and lighter shades are currently trending, as well as patterned tiles.
The inspiration for many of these wood-look patterned tiles comes from the original inlaid tiles as seen in many Moorish designs.
Ink-jet printing technology allows for very high definition printing on uneven surfaces. This has led to the development of tiles that look exactly like wood and natural stone. Inkjet printers give realistic and detailed patterned finishes, allowing every tile to be different.
Wood-look tiles are popular because of their natural look. They work well with most design concepts as they provide a natural base colour from which to work.
There is an increased demand for butt jointed and virtually