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Technical library

The details behind the selection: what we supply, the formats and finishes it comes in, and the documents your specification, installer and certifier will ask for.

By product

Range at a glance

CategoryMaterials and typesFormats and finishesBest for
Porcelain slabsLarge-format porcelain1600x3200, 1200x2400, 1200x2700, 800x2600, 900x1800 and 1200x1200 mmBenchtops, splashbacks, feature walls, vanity tops, floors
MosaicsGlass, porcelain and natural stonePenny round, hexagon, finger, square and patterned sheetsSplashbacks, niches, feature walls, floors, pools and spas
Natural stoneMarble, travertine, limestone, bluestone, graniteHoned, polished, tumbled, sandblasted, brushed, flamedFloors, bathrooms, pool surrounds, paving, feature walls
Floor and wall tilesPorcelain and ceramicSmall format and subway through to large rectifiedLiving areas, bathrooms, laundries, kitchens
Pool tilesGlass and porcelain mosaics, pavers, natural stonePlain, blended or patterned, plus waterline tiles and copingPool interiors, waterlines, coping and surrounds
BathroomwareTapware, showers, basins, vanities, baths, toiletsChrome, brushed nickel, matte black, brushed brass, gunmetalBathrooms, ensuites, powder rooms, laundries, kitchens
Timber and hybrid flooringEngineered timber, luxury hybrid, laminateHybrid in 8 mm and 9 mmLiving areas, bedrooms, apartments, offices
DoorsEntrance, internal, sliding, barn, bushfire-rated2040 and 2340 mm high, widths by rangeFront entrances, internal openings, wardrobes, commercial

Slip rating starting points

AreaRating
Living areas and bedrooms (dry)P2 or above
Kitchens, laundries and bathroomsP3
Outdoor areas, alfresco and pool surroundsP4 to P5, especially on slopes, steps and ramps

Tested to AS 4586, with guidance from handbook HB 198. Your certifier or the project specification has the final say. Slip ratings explained.

Waste allowances

LayoutAdd
Straight layAround 10%
Brick bond or offset10 to 12%
Diagonal, herringbone or chevron15% or more
Large formats and slabsPlan piece by piece: waste depends on the cuts

Rooms with many corners, niches and steps need more. How much tile to order.

Documents

What we can send you

Ask with your brief, or open a trade account and we will send documents as you shortlist.

Request documents
Installation guidelines

Maker guidelines for adhesives, grouts, movement joints, substrates and large-format handling.

Product testing data

Slip resistance certificates (AS 4586), water absorption, breaking strength, chemical and stain resistance where tested.

Specifications

Technical data sheets: formats, thicknesses, finishes, shade variation, edge type and recommended applications.

CAD files and textures

Tile and pattern files for drawings, plus high-resolution textures for renders and client presentations.

Sustainability documents

Environmental certifications and product declarations where they exist. Where a product has none, we say so.

Have a project on the boards? Send us the brief.

We will come back with a curated shortlist, samples and the data your specification needs.