Wood effect tiles are a popular substitute for anyone wanting the warmth and natural look of wood without all the hassle of high maintenance and high expense. Wood effect is a timeless style choice as it is suitable for both traditional and very modern interiors. You will notice them everywhere from newly built homes to Victorian renovations.

 

Porcelanosa Oxford Cognac & My Space Tobacco woood effect tiles

Pictured: Traditional look - Porcelanosa Oxford Cognac & My Space Tobacco woood effect tiles

 

You can choose anything from a classic real wood appearance, or go for a modern take with contemporary colours or even choose a distressed wood effect which is fast becoming more popular. Some collections have an anti-slip version which can be used in exterior environments, so you can take the look all through the home and garden and bring the two living spaces into one.

 

ABK Dolphin Liston & Bistrot Grigio wood effect tiles

Pictured: Contemporary look - ABK Dolphin Liston & Bistrot Grigio wood effect tiles

 

Benefits of wood effect tile vs real wood flooring

Being a natural product, solid wood will expand and contract with changes in humidity, leading to cracks and damage. For this reason it is impractical to use underfloor heating with real wood flooring. Solid wood is expensive to buy, and although beautiful to look at, it's not always practical for use in high traffic areas. Porcelain wood effect tiles however, can withstand fluids and are highly resistant to scratches and damage, they are easy to maintain and are perfectly fine to use with underfloor heating.

There is no need to destroy trees and natural resources when man made materials can mimic wood in such a way. They look so realistic that more often than not, people wouldn't even realise they were not looking at the real thing!

 

ABK Soleras Grigio & Marazzi Planet Marrone wood effect tiles

Pictured: ABK Soleras Grigio & Marazzi Planet Marrone wood effect tiles

 

Our wood effect collections

At Tiles & Bathrooms Online, we offer a variety of wood effect collections to suit all tastes, styles and budgets. Brands such as Porcelanosa, ABK, Novabell, Marazzi and Settecento all have some beautiful wood effect tiles. The best news is that they are all reasonably priced starting from as little as just £35 per m²!

Choose wood effect porcelain for style, durability and timeless designs.

 

Porcelanosa Taco Oxford & Samba wood effect tiles

Pictured: Porcelanosa Taco Oxford & Samba wood effect tiles