British Ceramic Tile launches new high definition (HD) slate collection

Leading UK tile manufacturer, British Ceramic Tile, has introduced HD Slate to its Project collection.

Designed to emulate the look of real slate, this new ceramic tile collection forms part of the Hospitality range and has been specifically selected to offer architects and interior designers a cost effective wall and floor tile solution bursting with industrial good looks.

Rustic by design, but practical by nature, the tiles bring a strong, textural quality to walls and floors, seamlessly recreating a natural slate effect from floor to ceiling. Created using cutting-edge inkjet technology and locally-sourced British materials, these ceramic tiles are easy to install, hard-wearing, waterproof and require no special sealing or maintenance unlike real slate.

Available in four neutral shades of oyster, beige, grey and black, the range offers a plain slate-effect wall tile in a 25x50cm size, together with a split-face mosaic effect décor in 25x50cm. Designed to add a whole new dimension to walls, the split-face mosaic can be used in wet areas such as the bathroom or kitchen as a feature wall or splashback, bringing an urban, rugged look to an interior design scheme. A coordinating floor tile in a large format 50x50cm size also forms a key part of the range.

Paul Jackson, specification manager at British Ceramic Tile says: “We’re launching the HD Slate collection to the commercial market to bring the popular industrial trend into the hands of architects and designers.

“Slate, in particular, has seen somewhat of a renaissance and has become a style-led choice of wall and floor coverings but it is renowned for being an expensive material to buy and install.

"However, with the launch of the new collection, customer’s can reproduce the natural look and feel of slate without any of the negatives associated with traditional slate flooring.”