Brand new Italian white marble inspired porcelain tile now in stock and for sale exclusively to Nerang Tiles.

Visit in store to see this magnificent timeless piece available in a 1200x600 format. 

With rectified edges, this 1200x600 glazed porcelain tile can be laid with 1.5mm grout joints to create a seamless surface floor or wall in any space interior or exterior for residential or commercial applications.

Nerang Tiles is a multi award winning tile store and tile showroom on the Gold Coast. With over six thousand floor tiles and wall tiles on display you are sure to find the perfect tile to suit your design at the Nerang Tiles Gold Coast Tile Showroom. 

Visit in store to see the full range of floor tiles and wall tiles suitable for all interior and exterior areas of the home and take advantage of the expert design team. 

A new range of designer feature tiles for those seeking something different. 

Available in a 200x200 size format and just a few colour ranges to suit any rustic colonial or heritage design.

Nerang Tiles is a multi award winning tile showroom with thousands of floor tiles and wall tiles on display at its Gold Coast Tile Showroom. Visit in store to see the full range of floor tiles and wall tiles and take advantage of the expert design team.

A heritage style bathroom completed by the team at @intrendbathrooms using our 4033 pattern Tile and 8212 Stone Look Tile to compliment. 

Silicon (Si) is naturally occurring and the second most common element in the Earths crust.             

The compound silica, also known as silicon dioxide (SiO2), is formed from silicon and oxygen atoms.
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Since oxygen and silicon makeup about 75% of the Earths crust, the compound silica is very common. It is found in many rocks, such as granite, sandstone and slate as well as in sand and soil.
The most common type of crystalline silica is quartz.

Silica is very commonly used in construction and at various concentrations in bricks, blocks, tiles, slabs, cement and concrete.

Silica dust is found in many products in our day- to-day lives such as glass, composite stone, ceramics, semi-conductors and much more.
Examples of work activities that can generate respirable silica dust particles include:

• During fabrication and installation of composite (engineered or manufactured) stone countertops.
• Excavation, earth moving and drilling plant operations.
• Clay and stone processing, machine operations.
• Paving and surfacing.
• Mining, quarrying and mineral ore treating processes.
• Tunneling.
• Construction laboring activities.
• Brick, concrete or stone cutting; especially using dry methods.
• Abrasive blasting.
• Foundry casting.
• Angle grinding, jack hammering and chiseling of concrete or masonry.
• Hydraulic fracturing of gas and oil wells, and,
• Pottery making.

Silica dust is generated in workplace mechanical processes such as crushing, cutting, drilling, grinding, sawing or polishing of natural stone or man-made products that contain silica.
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Some dust particles can be so small that they are not visible; these are commonly referred to as respirable particles.

Respirable silica dust particles are small enough to penetrate deep into the lungs and can cause irreversible lung damage.

The non-crystalline or amorphous forms of silica do not cause this kind of lung damage.

​Silicosis is a form of occupational lung disease caused by inhalation of crystalline silica dust, and is marked by inflammation and scarring in the form of nodular lesions in the upper lobes of the lungs. Silicosis (particularly the acute form) is characterised by shortness of breath, cough, fever, and cyanosis (bluish skin)

Unlike many other engineered products, ceramic tiles are made from a combination of clays, feldspars and other natural occurring minerals, mixed and grinded in water and fired in a high temperature kiln.

As a final inert product they only contain a fraction of sintered crystalline silica.

Tile products are odorless, stable, non-flammable, does not release any hazardous chemical and are considered as non- hazardous to health under normal conditions of use.​

​Tiles are inert and pose no immediate hazard to health in storage, handling or insitu (final use)

Dust containing crystalline silica is produced by dry mechanical cutting and grinding of tiles during installation or by operations such as demolition / removal projects. In the event of cutting grinding, crushing or removing tiles avoid breathing dust by using equipment with integral dust collection and or appropriate exhaust ventilation. Use approved respirators whenever engineering controls are not effective to keep the dust, and particularly the crystalline silica dust, below the workplace exposure standards for airborne contaminants limits. Wet cutting methods are recommended.
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Other areas of installation that may lead to airborne dust that needs consideration are substrate preparation and fixing material mixing.

All Australian workplaces must follow work health and safety laws, which vary from state to state. However the duty of care for employers and responsibilities of workers across Australia is similar.

• Employers are required to ensure the health and safety of their workers at their workplace
• Within reason, workers must take care of their own health and safety, not negatively affect that of others and follow instruction and workplace health and safety policies.

• Exposure to hazards can generally be reduced by following the risk management process below –
• Eliminate – How can we totally get rid of the risk?
• Substitute – Can we change how we cut tiles? E.g. ‘score and snap rather then power tools.
• Engineer Controls – Use methods to lower exposure e.g water saws, ventilation, etc
• Administrative Controls – Training, signage, prompts, etc
• Personal Protective Equipment- Masks, breathing apparatus.

Workers should always be involved in the process to correctly identify hazards and control measures that suit the workplace and task. If suitable control measures are not in place, anyone working around silica dust has an increased risk of developing silicosis.

Workers must be given information and training on:

• Possible health effects of silica dust exposure,
• Health surveillance, and,
• Control measures and how to use them (as summarized in the below table).

Credit: Australian Tile Council

Tired of cleaning and maintaining natural stone flooring?

We have the solution.

Achieve the authentic and rustic appearance of natural stone flooring or natural stacked stone or cladding walls with porcelain tile. Porcelain tile has a 0.5% porosity, unmatched durability and is easy to maintain and clean. 

​The best quality feature stacked stone & wall cladding in Australia with affordable prices.

Porcelain tile look stone beautifies naturally, outlasting trends and offering years of durable elegance. nerang Tiles carries a large assortment of natural stacked stone look tiles in an array of colors and looks.

Known for its warmth, luxurious texture, and architectural detail, there’s no easier way to give your backsplash, fireplace facade, shower surround, or other vertical space an updated aesthetic. 

Add a natural stone look feature wall without sacrificing style by using a porcelain tile. The authenticity of natural stone look tiles provides all the aesthetic pleasures of natural stone without the inherent issues or maintenance required with real stone. 

Explore the Nerang Tiles natural stacked stone look tiles and find the look you love. ​

Nerang Tiles is a multi award winning tile showroom with thousands of quality floor tiles and wall tiles on display at its Gold Coast Tile Showroom. Visit in store to see the full range of stacked stone cladding tiles and to take advantage of the expert design team. 

This amazing porcelain tile range provides us with all the natural beauty of terrazzo stone but with the low maintenance and durability of porcelain tile. 

Available in 4 different sizes and 16 colours, there is no shortage of opportunity to introduce these stunning tiles into any design. 

Designed, Sourced and made to order in Australia!

​Visit in store at the Nerang Tiles Gold Coast Tile Showroom to see the full range. 

Available in 400x80, 400x200, 200x200 and 400x400 size formats.

Ask for the SC-Raphsody tile range in store at the Nerang Tiles Gold Coast Tile Showroom. 

Nerang Tiles is a multi award winning tile showroom on the Gold Coast with thousands of quality floor tiles and wall tiles on display. Visit in store to see the full range of floor tiles and wall tiles and take advantage of our expert design team. 

The great thinker Heraclitus gave the world one of the most resounding truths in history when he said panta rei kai ouden menei or, more commonly, everything changes, nothing remains the same. The philosophy expanded on this by postulating that everything is transitory, insubstantial and therefore unsatisfactory - an idea that makes even more sense today, when we live on a diet of social networks and fleeting trends. 

we experience this reality in our culture, in fashion and also, of course, in architecture and interior design. However, in the same way as books draw on the classics that outlive the passage of time and clothing revives designs created by the great masters of the trade decades ago, architects have always chosen ceramic, largely because of the attributes it brings to any given space. 

Ceramic tile, a product made by baking raw materials such as clay and water at high temperature, is resistant, long lasting, hygienic and non flammable, as well as being perfectly suitable for both indoor and outdoor spaces. As has been amply demonstrated in many structures, it is the perfect material for projects that aim to deliver beauty with optimum safety and technical specifications. 

Prestigious architectural practice OAB, headed by Carlos Ferrater, was on of the first to take ceramic into an urban environment, in pursuit of creating architecture that combines an aesthetic point of difference and an exceptional construction solution. The firm has worked with ceramic for many years and when they had to create a design for the kitchens and restaurant on one of Spain's leading chefs there was no doubt in their mind that ceramic was to be the material of choice. This conviction is also evident in Albert Adria's kitchens and restaurant, Enigma. Designed by consultants RCR, winners of the Pritzker prize for architecture, all the vertical and horizontal planes are clad with large format ceramic tiles featuring a watercolor of their own design. 

Ceramic wins out again in sports architecture, where cleanliness and safety take precedence over any form of decor. A masterly example of this is the Campo Baeza multi sports facility at the Unversidad Francisco de Vitoria, where ceramic tiles not only cover the swimming pool but also the floor and the stands. 

Equally, some behavioral trends that have emerged in recent years need to be perceived as enduring over time - those example that reflect an awareness of our surroundings and of the environment. In this regard, the versatility of ceramic makes it a great ally of sustainable architecture - both because it is the ideal finish for renovation projects and ventilated facades; thin tiles that are manufactured keeping in mind social responsibility for the environment. These features along with large formats produce energy savings in terms of materials in the construction process. 

Ceramic slats, three dimensional terracotta pieces that control how much sunlight enters a building and floor tiles that collect rain water in order to channel it so that it can be reused, are just two examples of how ceramic's versatility in terms of usage, shape as a finish and reinterpretation by new creatives, can embody how projects can adapt to current environmental standards. 

it is up to us to ensure our Planet remains in good condition even though it may change and that our homes, short lived as they may be, are an example of permanent personal satisfaction. 

Credit: Ceraspana 2019

Intrend bathroom delivers another stunning bathroom renovation with all the modern trimmings you would expect from a new bathroom but with hints to classic elements.
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Featured in this bathroom styled and renovated by Intrend Bathrooms is our 8026 Marble Look porcelain tile in a polished finish. The stark white background combined with the watery grey veining of cararra marble makes it the perfect wall tile for designers.

Cararra marble tiles offer a neutral colour palette while offering a timeless and luxury colour palette. Choosing marble look porcelain tiles over the traditional natural stone cararra marble is an intelligent choice. Natural stone is porous and has significant variation which means it requires regular sealing, maintenance and samples can significantly differ from what you see in store. Porcelain tiles on the other hand only have a 0.5% porosity and require little to no maintenance, no sealing and look just as good.

Also featured is our 5922 Travertine look porcelain tile which provides this bathroom with some classic elements. Natural travertine is a beautiful stone traditionally used in luxurious palaces and Catholic cathedrals.

Our tiles have been paired with accessories and fixtures from Reece Bathrooms.
We trust that Intrend Bathroom’s customer will enjoy their new bathroom.
 

Nerang Tiles is a multi award winning tile showroom on the Gold Coast with thousands of quality floor tiles and wall tiles on display. Visit in store to see the full range of floor tiles and wall tiles and to take advantage of our expert design team.

We are absolutely in love with this marble look feature wall using our Paonazzo Marble Look Tile. 

Nothing Says luxury like timeless Italian marble combined with brass trims.

Installed by @shanequelch for @dc_house, this feature wall is a standout in this quality residential build. 

The Paonazzo Marble Look Tile is a large format 1200x600 rectified gloss glazed porcelain made in Spain and is perfectly suited for any indoor or outdoor residential or commercial floor or wall application.

Marble look porcelain tiles combine the durability and low maintenance of porcelain tile with the elegance and timeless beauty of natural marble stone. Combine the best of both worlds without the high maintenance, sealing and wear of tear of natural stone by installing porcelain tile. 

See more marble look porcelain tiles here. 

Nerang Tiles is an award winning tile showroom on the Gold Coast displaying thousands of floor tiles and wall tiles at discount prices. Visit in store to see the largest Queensland tile showroom and take advantage of our expert design team.

Carrara marble tile comes from the Italian city of the same name. ​Carrara marble tile is usually the first type of marble that people associate with marble tiles. Carrara marble is often described as some of the world’s finest marble and has been used by sculptors from Michelangelo to Henry Moore.

Now it is being used by almost everyone to introduce a sense of timeless luxury, fresh atmosphere or subtle elegance to both residential and commercial spaces.

Carrara is a type of marble tile that often comes in white or a bluish-grey. Often compared with and sometimes confused for similar types of Italian marble such as Calacatta and Statutario, Carrara marble is the most common and easily discernible engineered stones. You can recognise it by its subtle grey but mostly fresh white background and feathery grey veining.

Thanks to its characteristic combination of white and grey patterning, Carrara marble looks stunning anywhere you put it – as part of the interior and the exterior, from kitchen sinks to marble staircases.

The more sustainable, affordable and modern choice, Porcelain tile look Carrara marble tiles are a designers best friend. 

Carrara marble is a soft stone marble which means that is absorbent. For example, if you dye your hair in a marble shower, the dye can stain your shower floor. This is why designers and architects lean towards the durability and low maintenance that porcelain tile offers. 

As marble contains minerals, there’s always the risk that its iron content will turn to rust in a bathroom. A beautiful installation can be ruined when the iron buried deep in the marble discolours from humidity and moisture. 

Porcelain tile modern printing technology has allowed manufacturers to reproduce all types of natural products, including Carrara marble. Designers can implement the timeless beauty and characteristics of the natural veining that Carrara marble offers embodied in the low maintenance and durability of porcelain.

Carrara marble tiles offer a very exclusive and luxurious aesthetic without being to conspicious. With a fresh white appearance with subtle grey patterns, Carrara marble is elegant and versatile at the same time. 

​Carrara marble is perfect for interior and exterior projects alike due to the durabiity and low maintenance characeristics that porcelain offers. 

Nerang Tiles is a multi award winning tile showroom with thousands of quality floor tiles and wall tiles on display at its Gold Coast Tile Showroom. Nerang Tiles has hundreds of different types of Carrara marble look porcelain and ceramic tiles available in a range of sizes formats, finishes and designs. Visit in store to see the full range of Carrara marble look tiles and take advantage of our expert design team.

Have you chipped or cracked a floor tile in your rental unit or home and need to repair it to get your rental bond back?

​Are you having a dispute with your landlord over whether the crack or chip is fair wear and tear or accidental damage to the property?

If you would like to save yourself the hassle of arguing with your landlord about a cracked tile or chipped tile and do not want to pay big fees to repair the broken tiles then you should have a read about this revolutionary tile repair product available at Nerang Tiles.

Nerang Tiles has assisted many customers with repair solutions for cracked tiles, chipped tiles, hairline cracked tiles and drummy tiles / loose tiles. Tile Fix by Magic Ezy is a DIY tile repair kit for those seeking for a cost effective option to repair a cracked tile or chipped tile whether it is porcelain, ceramic or natural stone. 

A REVOLUTIONARY NANO-SEALANT WHICH STRUCTURALLY REPAIRS CRACKS AND CHIPS IN ONE APPLICATION.  We recommend you purchase the ‘Starter Kit’ if your tiles are anything other than straight black or white. 

The starter kit includes four base colors which allows you to easily blend the colors to create a perfect match for your specific tiles.

• Structural grade adhesion – super STRONG and DURABLE
• Easy to color-match ‘Starter Kit’ available with helpful instructions.
• Flexes to prevent cracks from spreading further.
• Pre-tinted in popular household colors which can be easily blended to match virtually any color.
• Money-back satisfaction guarantee.
• Easy to apply. A hairdryer and toothpick is all that is required!
• Tile Fix STARTER PACK is a multi repair system to repair household damage like chipped paint on skirtings, door frames, damaged stone, ceramics and chipped laminates. A few drops can save re-painting a chipped door.

OVERVIEW
MagicEzy Tile Fix is a revolutionary nano-sealant which structurally repairs cracks and chips in one application. Tile Fix is a tough, colored sealant which allows you to quickly and easily repair ceramic tiles, benchtops, laminate, home appliances and even timber chips. It fills and colors, is long-lasting and easy to apply. With our selection of intuitive household-specific colors, you can now easily color match as a pro – in seconds!

MagicEzy’s revolutionary nano-technology and unique formula penetrates deep into the cells of the damage for ultra tough grip and impressive durability. This same technology gives strength yet allows for the repair to flex and move, while maintaining durability. No need to mix smelly and dangerous solvents! Tile Fix is perfect for ceramics, stone benchtops or vanities, laminate, wood and many more surfaces. Tile Fix will become your home’s new best friend!

To fill drill holes or any chips deeper than 6mm you will first need to use MagicEzy 9 Second Chip Fix, then color over the top with Tile Fix. Our 9 Second Chip Fix is totally compatible with Tile Fix and is super strong for structural durability.

MagicEzy Tile Fix is available in five popular colors, however we recommend the Starter Kit as you are able to create hundreds of colors and match to many more items in your home.

PRODUCT FEATURES

• Easy to use – a hairdryer and toothpick is all that is required!
• Easy to color-match ‘Starter Kit’ available with helpful instructions.
• Use on chipped ceramics, stone, laminate, wood, kitchen appliances & more.
• Pre-tinted in popular household colors which can be easily blended to match virtually any color.
• Nano Technology for ultra strong adhesion
• Flexes to prevent cracks from spreading further.
• Non toxic, non hazardous
• Soap & water clean-up
• Air catalyst
• 3 Year durability guarantee
• Structural grade adhesion – super STRONG and DURABLE

​How to Use
1. Using a needle scrape to remove surface dirt out of chips/cracks.
2. Scrub damage using a nail brush plus 2 drops of dish-washing detergent in a cup of water, then water rinse.
3. Shake the tube FAST for 2 minutes to mix.
4. Ensure repair area is as cool as body temperature.
5. Apply one drop to cracks or enough to fill the chip.
6. Tum tube 180 degrees to the ‘LEVEL’ Spatula.

​CRACK DAMAGE
7. Rapidly wipe the TILE FIX 10 times with LEVEL into the crack. This thins and pushes TILE FIX inside the damage.
8. When tacky, clean the “LEVEL” with a tissue, then wipe away smears.
9. Repeat step 7 until all smears are deaned.

CHIP DAMAGE
7. Wipe once with LEVEL spatula.
8. Clean LEVELwith tissue and wipe off remaining smears from repair.
9. Repeat until all smears are removed.
DRY repair with Hairdryer for 2 minutes. Repair is touch dry in two hours. Deep damage may require up to 4 coats. Full strength is ACHIEVED 2 weeks.

Cure time:
At 70ºF / 20º C (In cooler conditions, allow more time):

• Re-coat after 2 hours
• Avoid any contact for 48 hours after application
• Avoid getting wet for 14 days (If necessary, cover area with a temporary shield. Eg. sticky tape )
• MagicEzy will continue to strengthen and harden over the next 2-4 weeks.

Notes:

• WET AREAS. After 2 hours cover the repair with sticky tape. Keep sealed for 2 weeks until full strength is achieved.
• MATTE or GLOSS. Tile Fix dries to a gloss. To make it MATTE after “Hairdryer stage” tap repair with a glove using feather touch pressure until it looks MATTE.
• Fill Drill holes or Large chips with MagicEzy 9 Second Chip Fix first – then color with Tile Fix.
• After use store Tile Fix in a cool area.

Nerang Tiles is a multi award winning tile showroom with  thousands of quality floor tiles and wall tiles on display at its Gold Coast Tile Showroom. With all types of floor tiles and wall tiles including tiling supplies, tile repair kits and more you are sure to find your tiling needs at Nerang Tiles.

Slips and falls lead to thousands of injuries in Australia annually. It is widely accepted that the type of flooring is a major contributing factor to slip and fall incidents. 

The best way to add improved safety and reduce the risk of slip and fall injuries is to choose a flooring solution that has an anti slip surface that is suitable for the application. 

The most common class of people that are at risk of slip and fall injuries are the elderly who can have trouble with balance. This makes them more susceptible to the risk of injury by slipping and falling. 

Carers and staff in aged care environments, both at aged care facilities and in home care situations, owe a duty of care to the individuals under their care. This means that choosing a safe flooring solution is an important consideration when designing a building in aged care environments. When it comes to choosing products to be part of a hospital facility or an aged care facility, the right products are going to ensure a better, safer and cleaner environment for all who utilise the facility.

Porcelain tiles offer a number of solutions that meet regulatory requirements, improve safety and reduce the risk of slip and fall injuries. Below are a number of product types and ranges that can assist aged care facilities meet their duty of care towards their residents and assist those living at home, improve the safety of their residence. 

The Australian Slip Resistence Standards are based on the AS/NZS 4586 and CSIRO HB197. These standards specify specific anti slip surface conditions that must be met for specific areas in aged care and hospital type facilities. For any dry areas in an aged care facility, the building must install flooring that meets an R9 anti slip resistance. This means that all foyers, hallways and rooms must have an R9 anti slip rating. In contrast, for all en-suites within an aged care facility, the building must install flooring that has a R10 anti slip rating. 

Porcelain tiles are available in a range of anti slip surfaces ranging from R9-R12. These tiles can be in either a matt, lapatto, honed or external finish to meet the anti slip reistances required for aged care facilities. There are a wide range of sizes, colours and styles available in these anti slip surfaces so the choices are limitless. This makes porcelain tile one of the most versatile flooring solutions to assist in improving safety at home or in aged care facilities. 

The lineal indent or grooves in the step tread assist the visually impaired with identifying the edge of a surface where there may be a fall and also increase the slip resistance of the surface. 

Step treads also generally have a rounded edge / bullnosed profile. This means the one of the elongated sides of the step tread will be round and smooth to the touch. This makes it the perfect edging for a stair or edge.

Nerang Tiles is a multi award winning tile showroom with thousands of quality floor tiles and wall tiles on display at its Gold Coast tile showroom. Visit in store to see the full range of floor tiles and wall tiles as well as all safety tiles, including step treads, tac tiles and more. Take advantage of our expert design team and find out how you can improve the safety of your home or residential aged care space using porcelain or mosaic tile. 

Some general information regarding aluminium tile trims that may prove useful.

When selecting your trim size, always make allowance for the thickness of your Tile Adhesive between the floor and tile. Example: - 8mm Tile used with 2mm Adhesive would require a 10mm trim. you should aim for the top of the tile trim to sit flush / even with the surface of the tile. 

Most finishing trims have a clear plastic foil over them to protect the finish from damage. These trims have the following warning on them...

“Warning: WITH PROTECTIVE FOIL, Remove after grouting”

On all trims the following warning is also given...
“Warning: Ensure all excess grout and adhesive is removed with a sponge and warm water immediately”

Ensure that all grout and adhesives are removed and cleaned before removing the foil. This will give you a better finish and reduce the chance of damage to the trim.

When purchasing a tile trim and ensuring you receive the correct type, it is important to know the trim terminology for the type of tile trim you require. Below is a few of the most popular tile trims used.

Nerang Tiles is a multi award winning tile showroom with thousands of floor tiles and wall tiles on display at its Gold Coast Tile Showroom. Nerang Tiles also has a range of tile supplies for tile professionals to assist with installation, maintenance and repair of porcelain and ceramic tiles. 

Visit in store to see the full range of tile supplies suitable for diy tile installations and tile professionals. 

Available in a 600x600 and 1200x600.

If you have or are considering vinyl flooring then this information is important to consider. 

Nerang Tiles has a range of vinyl, ceramic and porcelain tiles on display at its Gold Coast tile showroom. It is important to have as much information as possible so you can make an informed choice on the most suitable flooring for your application. 

It was previously reported that phthalates were linked to miscarriages. Evidence has now arisen that this harmful substance is linked to vinyl flooring as well. 

Almost all types of vinyl flooring are functionally a great flooring choice. However their soft and gentle touch is most commonly due to the introduction of the substance phthalate. Phthalates are suspected to be endocrine disruptors and, according to some studies, related to the rate of miscarriages. Another study related phthalates to lower IQ levels (see here, here or here). 

A new study from Sweden has established that PVC flooring in residential and commercial spaces is linked to higher intake and levels of phthalates in people's urine (see here). 

The study reminds us that when manufacturing vinyl flooring, phthalates are not chemically bound to the product but mixed in. This means that it has the potential to migrate from the vinyl into the surround environment, such as your body. 

The extensive use of PVC flooring (vinyl) throughout the world, particularly in colder climates, raises the question as to what degree such materials contribute to human uptake of phthalates. The aim of the present study is to investigate whether residential PVC flooring is related to the urinary levels of phthalate metabolites in pregnant women in the Swedish Environmental Longitudinal, Mother and child, Asthma and allergy (SELMA) study.

The study concluded:

This study has found significantly higher urinary levels of the BBzP metabolite (MBzP) in pregnant women living in homes with PVC flooring as compared to other flooring materials. Since BBzP is a regulated phthalate, our findings may bring the awareness of the usage of BBzP.

It should be noted that many manufacturers of what is now called Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) claim that they are phthalate-free. That is why they are tiles instead of sheet goods; they do not need as much plasticizer to soften it up. However they are still made up of PVC and are not eco friendly.  Although significantly reducing the amount of phthalate in the product is a giant leap in the right direction for the industry and towards meeting the demands of the market, for safe, healthy and practical flooring solutions. 

But we have one study that says phthalates cause miscarriages and another that says vinyl floors increase the amount of phthalates in pregnant women. This raises some concerns and is an important factor to consider when choosing a flooring application.

Nerang Tiles has a range of Luxury Vinyl Tile with reduced phthalate as well as a massive range of eco safe ceramic and porcelain tiles to choose from. It is important to have as much information about each product in our showroom before making a choice for your flooring. Ask our expert design team for more information regarding flooring solutions and which product best suits your application and style of living. 

Almost every floor rated tile can be used as a wall tile. Just keep in mind the size and weight of the tile in question.

However please note that almost every wall tile is not suitable for a floor application. This is because many wall specific tiles are made with delicate surfaces and may scratch easily if placed on the floor. They are also commonly made of weaker materials because they do not intend for foot traffic to be applied and may crack or break if placed on the floor. 

What is the difference between porcelain and ceramic tiles?
In short, how and what they are made of results in the difference between porcelain and ceramic tiles.
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Porcelain Tiles – Are made via a dust pressed method which uses a composition of synthetic materials. Porcelain tiles are fired at extremely high temperatures which provide the body of a porcelain tile with a superior dense and impervious fine grained tile.

Ceramic Tiles – Are composed of organic clay based materials fired at lower temperatures than porcelain tile.

But wait there is more. Porcelain tile also comes as a glazed porcelain tile. This type of tile combines the benefits of both the durability of porcelain and the low maintenance, colour range and lower production cost of ceramic tiles. Glazed porcelain tile provides an additional protection to tile by sealing the surface with a micron thick layer of glass. 

Not only is tile gorgeous, it also provides the lowest lifecycle cost of any flooring choice. Smart and beautiful…that’s why you should choose tile.

Tile provides better value than hardwood, laminate, carpet and vinyl.

When it comes to lasting affordability, there is no comparison.

Independent consulting firm Scharf-Godfrey defines life cycle costs as the sum of the initial costs, maintenance costs and removal costs. Taking each of these factors into account, they analysed tile and 12 other flooring options. Their study found that over time, tile is most affordable flooring type.

Life Cycle Cost Analysis is a method of project evaluation in which all costs arising from owning, operating, maintaining and disposing of a project are considered important to the decision. So, the costs represent an appraisal of actual initial installation costs, custodial maintenance expenses, and removal costs for each material over the product life cycle. In all cases, the developed costs reflect high standards for installation and good maintenance practices.

If you came into this process with the perception that ceramic tile is expensive, then, you may be surprised to realize that it actually costs less per year than all other floor finishes over the life of a building. In fact, all tile is less than $0.40 per square foot per year. Carpet and vinyl are significantly more expensive due to their shorter expected life!

With all it has going for it, choosing tile just plain makes sense. Now you know that it makes cents too!

See the full study below:

Article and information courtest of whytile.com

Do you need to find a matching tile to existing floor or wall tiles? Have you damaged a tile, started a renovation and ran out of tiles? Are your existing tiles no longer available or discontinued?

At Nerang Tiles, we want to make matching tiles as easy as possible. This is a guide on How to find the closest match to existing tiles. We have outlined some simple steps you can take…

There a plenty of reasons why you would want to match new tiles to your existing tiles. These include:

• You have run out of tiles and there are no more of the same tiles left in stock.
• A tile has been damaged and you need to replace it.
• You have started a renovation and need to use the same tiles you have already.
• You like your existing tiles and want more for a new area. 

At Nerang Tiles we always recommend that customers order an extra few cartons for wastage, cuts or as insurance for the future. This means that should you decide to renovate or a mishap happens you can always rely on finding the same tile in your closet, garage or attic.
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If you inherited your tiles in your home then it may be worthwhile to search the home to see if any loose pieces were stored by the previous owners or the person that installed the tiles. 

If you previously ordered your tiles from Nerang Tiles, the first step to finding the same tile as your existing tiles is to find your Invoice. Your invoice will have all the relevant information about your tiles. Once you have located the tile on your Invoice you want to order, call Nerang Tiles and provide us with the tile code or your Invoice number. With any luck the tile is still available and the same batch may still exist, Nerang Tiles can check all of this for you.

For peace of mind, we recommend ordering a current batch sample if your tile is available but not in the old batch to ensure that it is the same tile and that the shade is an appropriate match. Tiles are produced in batches and they can vary significantly, so it is important to check that the tile still matches if there is a new batch.
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HINT: Do not assume that just because a tile store has a tile by the same name that it will look just the same as yours. Tiles vary in appearance with every run (batch). Be sure to compare the new tile against your old tile before you leave the store.

Nerang Tiles has over five thousand different floor tiles and wall tiles on display. Whether you ordered your existing tiles from somewhere else, not sure where they were from or the tile is not available anymore, we are certain that we will have a close match on display at our Gold Coast Tile Showroom.

Our expert design team can assist you filter the showroom by size, finish, colour and style to find the closest match to your existing tiles. We can even order a current batch sample to ensure that the colours are a suitable match. We send out full sized samples too, not swatches, so you can see all the colour variation on the tile you are considering.

HINT: If you do not remember or know what colour and brand your existing grout is then you may need to find a close match. Just as with tiles, not every grout is equal and they come in a variety of shades and colours. Try taking a piece of your existing grout to the tile store and compare it with the colour swatches available. Our design team can assist in matching existing grout.

Finding the right replacement tile for a bathroom or any space in the home does not have to leave you feeling burned; knowing your options and keeping them open can spark matches that seamlessly fuse the old with the new.
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Sometimes tiles get discontinued and the batches of the same tile can vary significantly. This can make finding replacement floor tiles and wall tiles time consuming and frustrating. At the very least you should be prepared for the fact that an exact match might not be available.

If the same tile is not available, it can be a fun experience to mix and match to create a completely new or compliment an existing design. Get creative with our expert design team by looking for a similar tile in a different colour. It is important to stay open minded and view your design with the possibility of creating a random or regular pattern with another colour. You may need to move some of the existing tiles around so that the pattern is more widespread.

We trust that the information on finding matching tiles to your existing ones has been useful.

For more information and assistance with matching existing floor tiles or wall tiles please contact or visit the expert design team at the Nerang Tiles Gold Coast Tile Showroom. 

When it comes to flooring solutions there is no doubt that porcelain floor tiles are the better choice. Porcelain tiles also triumph in all categories over ceramic tiles as well.

Porcelain tiles are generally have denser and thicker bodies than ceramic tiles and are significantly less porous. However like all things, not all porcelain tiles are made equal. When choosing flooring or wall solution using porcelain tiles you have a range of options, one of which is between unglazed porcelain and glazed porcelain. There are important differences between glazed and unglazed porcelain and we have listed a few below to assist in your choice.

Porcelain Tile Manufacturing Process
Glazed and unglazed porcelain tile is manufactured by compressing and tightly firing clay, silica and other naturally sourced materials at extremely high temperatures inside a specially made kiln. The extreme density and heat causes vitrification and is why porcelain is very resistant to water and other contaminants.

Glazed tiles undergo an additional process to the above manufacturing of porcelain tile. Glazed tiles have an additional layer of liquid glass that is between 5-7 microns thick added to the surface of the porcelain tile.

Durability
Glazed tile tend to be thinner and less dense than unglazed porcelain tile. A glazed porcelain tile’s durability if affected by the quality of its glaze. A lighter glaze is fired at higher temperatures which causes it to be denser than a darker glaze.

The additional layer of glass on glazed tiles makes glazed porcelain tile one of the most moisture resistant products. Generally glazed porcelain tile will have a porosity of less than 0.5%.

Unglazed porcelain tile tends to have an unfinished surface. The raw surface assist unglazed porcelain tile to be more slip resistant. Unglazed porcelain tiles, also known as fully vitrified tiles have the colour of the tile running through the entire body. This means that chips in the tile will remain hardly noticeable due to the same colour biscuit or body as the surface of the tile.

You cannot seal a glazed porcelain tile. The low porosity and resistance to moisture causes most sealants to wear off over time or not stick at all. Only few high quality sealants can work on unglazed porcelain due to its already high moisture resistant characteristics. You can choose to seal an unglazed porcelain tile but it is not necessary as it already has very similar properties to glazed porcelain.

Should you choose glazed porcelain tile or unglazed porcelain tile?
First of all, unglazed porcelain tile is very rare and tends to be more expensive than glazed porcelain due to the higher density and colouring utilized in the manufacturing process. However unglazed porcelain will be more durable.

The choice between glazed and unglazed will depend on the application. Most commercial applications with high or heavy foot traffic may opt for unglazed porcelain. However both types are suitable for all applications and because of glazed porcelain tile’s availability, range of patterns and cheaper price range, it is more often the more popular choice.

Nerang Tiles has a range of glazed and unglazed porcelain and ceramic floor tiles and wall tiles on display at its multi award winning Gold Coast tile showroom. Visit in store to see the full range of porcelain tiles and take advantage of our expert design team with extensive tile knowledge.

The Australian Tile Council exists t protect, educate and enhance the tile industry for the benefit of its members. It provides education and information, supported by a 200 page technical manual and a tiling guide. 

Importantly all of its members are expected to abide by the ATC code of ethics. 

Most of Australia's leading re-sellers of ceramic tiles are ATC members. 

The ATC is a national body which has a strong presence in all States and Territories. 

Home owners and design/construction professionals seeking advice about tile selection and installation should visit www.australiantilecouncil.com.au to discover a list of retailers in their vicinity.

​The local ATC member can provide the correct informatio non tile selection for specific projects and further advice on the critical aspects of selecting your tiler and creating a tiling checklist. 

Nerang Tiles has a range of terrazzo tiles available in many sizes, formats and finishes that makes the range suitable for most applications and design concepts. ​

Visit in store at the Nerang Tiles Gold Coast Tile Showroom to see the full range of terrazzo look porcelain floor tiles and wall tiles suitable for both commercial and residential applications. 

Nerang Tiles is a multi-award winning tile store with thousands of floor tiles and wall tiles on display at its Gold Coast Tile Showroom.

​From bathroom tiles, kitchen tiles, pool tiles, timber look tiles, marble look tiles, mosaics and all kinds of feature and decorative tiles, you are sure to find the perfect tile for your design at the Nerang Tiles Gold Coast Tile Showroom. 

Visit in store to see the full range of floor tiles and wall tiles and receive expert tile advice and interior design services, take home samples and be creative with the huge range of affordable quality from Nerang Tiles.
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Why use tile?

• Natural Product
• Beautiful Aesthetics
• Variety of Looks
• Variety of Colours
• Healthy and Safe
• Sustainable
• Eco-friendly
• High Durability
• Fire Resistant
• Smoke Resistant
• Scratch Resistant

It was inspired by a chemical reaction generating steel, cut and mixed with other substances to make new chromatic scales possible. 

Available in a 300x600 Porcelain tiles.

Now available at the Nerang TIles Gold Coast Tile Showroom

​Nerang Tiles is a multi-award winning tile store with thousands of floor tiles and wall tiles on display at its Gold Coast Tile Showroom.

​From bathroom tiles, kitchen tiles, pool tiles, timber look tiles, marble look tiles, mosaics and all kinds of feature and decorative tiles, you are sure to find the perfect tile for your design at the Nerang Tiles Gold Coast Tile Showroom. 

Visit in store to see the full range of floor tiles and wall tiles and receive expert tile advice and interior design services, take home samples and be creative with the huge range of affordable quality from Nerang Tiles.
Why use tile?

• Natural Product
• Beautiful Aesthetics
• Variety of Looks
• Variety of Colours
• Healthy and Safe
• Sustainable
• Eco-friendly
• High Durability
• Fire Resistant
• Smoke Resistant
• Scratch Resistant

 

Product Code: 6341

​​The intense sensations of naturalness and authenticity of natural wood essences are brought to life on a porcelain ceramic surface that conveys the timeless charm of the natural material to contemporary spaces of refined design.

The textured surface combines the look of wood with the advantages of porcelain tiles: Safe, anti slip, resistant to frost, thermal shock and adverse weather.

It is suitable for indoor and outdoor spaces requiring specific technical performance.

Available in:

• 25x150 9 7/8''x59''
• 22.5x90 cm - 8 7/8”x35 3/8”

Intense, natural and genuine wood look, rich in charm and history

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Nerang Tiles is a multi-award winning tile store with thousands of floor tiles and wall tiles on display at its Gold Coast Tile Showroom.

​From bathroom tiles, kitchen tiles, pool tiles, timber look tiles, marble look tiles, mosaics and all kinds of feature and decorative tiles, you are sure to find the perfect tile for your design at the Nerang Tiles Gold Coast Tile Showroom. 

Visit in store to see the full range of floor tiles and wall tiles and receive expert tile advice and interior design services, take home samples and be creative with the huge range of affordable quality from Nerang Tiles.
Why use tile?

• Natural Product
• Beautiful Aesthetics
• Variety of Looks
• Variety of Colours
• Healthy and Safe
• Sustainable
• Eco-friendly
• High Durability
• Fire Resistant
• Smoke Resistant
• Scratch Resistant

 

Product Code: 6227

​The intense sensations of naturalness and authenticity of natural wood essences are brought to life on a porcelain ceramic surface that conveys the timeless charm of the natural material to contemporary spaces of refined design.

​This tile offers a careful selection precious wood essences, each characterized by history, appeal and fascination making the surface unique and unrepeatable.

​This tile offers two surface finishes to give life to continuous indoor and outdoor spaces. The matte finish, characterized by a natural appeal with a soft touch and micro-textures that evoke age-old wood essences, is combined with the textured surface for outdoor applications that reproduces the saw cut finish with an alluring three-dimensional effect.

Available in:

• 22.5x90 cm - 8 7/8”x35 3/8”
• 15x90 cm - 5 7/8”x35 3/8”

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Nerang Tiles is a multi-award winning tile store with thousands of floor tiles and wall tiles on display at its Gold Coast Tile Showroom.

​From bathroom tiles, kitchen tiles, pool tiles, timber look tiles, marble look tiles, mosaics and all kinds of feature and decorative tiles, you are sure to find the perfect tile for your design at the Nerang Tiles Gold Coast Tile Showroom. 

Visit in store to see the full range of floor tiles and wall tiles and receive expert tile advice and interior design services, take home samples and be creative with the huge range of affordable quality from Nerang Tiles.
Why use tile?

• Natural Product
• Beautiful Aesthetics
• Variety of Looks
• Variety of Colours
• Healthy and Safe
• Sustainable
• Eco-friendly
• High Durability
• Fire Resistant
• Smoke Resistant
• Scratch Resistant