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There really is no excuse… the sun is shining and the days are longer. Summer is the perfect time to rejig your backyard (or front-yard!) to better suit your lifestyle. Whether you want to upgrade your space to be the new neighbourhood swimming pool drop-in, or downgrade to something more low maintenance, porcelain pavers are the newest and trendiest way to anchor your outdoor setting.There really is no excuse… the sun is shining and the days are longer. Summer is the perfect time to rejig your backyard (or front-yard!) to better suit your lifestyle. Whether you want to upgrade your space to be the new neighbourhood swimming pool drop-in, or downgrade to something more low maintenance, porcelain pavers are the newest and trendiest way to anchor your outdoor setting.

Rectified tile is tile that has been cut to an exact size. With rectified tile there is very little size variation between individual tiles. This means less chance of lippage, more accurate layout and easier installation.

Refreshen, revitalise and reconnect with the 2017 Pantone Institutes colour of the year, Greenery.

When porcelain is first made, it is not absorbent, but the polishing process for making the unglazed surface shiny cuts into the surface, leaving microscopic pinholes exposed and prone to absorbing stains, in the same way as natural stone tiles. Unless they have a suitable, long-lasting treatment applied by the manufacturer like nano, polished porcelain tiles will need sealing. Porcelain sealants are either solvent-based or water-based. Water based sealants are cheaper, but don't last.

So you have bought a house in this crazy housing market, and despite the whopping great price tag it still needs some work? Or you’re looking to sell your home and a quick tidy-up of kitchens and bathrooms will get you a few extra numbers on that price tag? Here are our Top 5 tips for tiling kitchen splashbacks on a budget.

Wood grain porcelain tiles are one of the key emerging trends in interior design right now, capturing the beauty of natural timber and combining it with the durability and ease of maintenance of tiles.