Faubourg Collection – Wood Effect Porcelain Tiles

Step into the warmth of natural wood with none of the maintenance headaches — our Faubourg Collection wood effect porcelain tiles bring elegance, durability and versatility all in one. Whether you’re revamping a kitchen floor, dressing a bathroom wall or creating continuity between spaces, these tiles deliver the look of timber with the practical benefits of porcelain.

Authentic Wood Look, Real Tile Performance

With the Faubourg Collection, you get the lifelike grain, knots and tonal variation of authentic wood, but in a porcelain tile that’s built for everyday life. Each tile replicates the texture and warmth of premium timber, while offering the robust strength and low porosity of porcelain — a winning combination for interiors that need both beauty and practicality.

Colours to Suit Every Scheme

Choose from elegant, earthy tones in the Faubourg tile range:

• Blanc – a light, airy tone ideal for making smaller spaces feel larger
• Taupe – a soft neutral that bridges warm and cool décor styles
• Chêne – a classic oak-inspired shade that gives a timeless wood-floor feel
• Brun – a deeper, richer hue that introduces depth and contrast

With the same tile size (280 × 70 mm), you can mix and match colours or keep a single shade throughout for a unified aesthetic.

Stylish and Practical: Floor and Wall Application

One great advantage of these porcelain wood effect tiles: they are suitable for floors and walls. So you can carry that wood-inspired look seamlessly from floor to feature wall — perfect for bathrooms, kitchens or living zones. Their matt finish enhances slip resistance and reduces glare, making them more forgiving in high-traffic or moisture-prone areas.

Technical Excellence

• Size and coverage: 280 × 70 mm format, covering around 51.02 tiles per square metre
• Porosity and strength: low absorption, high durability — ideal for domestic use
• Underfloor heating compatible: yes — this tile plays nicely with modern heating systems
• External use: not recommended — optimised for interior floor and wall applications

Why Porcelain Wood Effect Tile Is a Smart Choice

1. Low maintenance — no sanding, staining or sealing needed
2. Durability — resists chips, scratches and moisture far better than real wood
3. Moisture tolerance — safe for bathrooms, en-suites and kitchens
4. Design flexibility — use on floors, walls or even as decorative accents
5. Cost-effective longevity — far longer lifespan with less upkeep

Design Ideas and Installation Tips

• Lay the tile in a herringbone, straight, or staggered plank pattern to mimic real wood floorboards
• Use subtle, matching grout lines to enhance the continuous wood effect
• Employ feature strips, niches or backsplash areas with contrasting tile shades (e.g. use Blanc as a border around deeper Brun tiles)
• In open-plan spaces, continue the same tile across rooms to visually enlarge and unify interiors

Where This Tile Excels

• Living rooms and hallways — for a cosy, warm timber-style floor that holds up to daily wear
• Bathrooms and wet zones — where real wood would struggle; the porcelain option performs beautifully
• Kitchens — combine wood aesthetics with wipe-clean durability
• Accent walls — design feature walls or chimney breasts to echo your flooring scheme

Ordering and Enquiry

If you’d like a sample or need help selecting the perfect shade, just get in touch — we’re always happy to assist. Contact us at 01472 361 844 or via our product enquiry form.

Drop by one of our showrooms in Grimsby or Louth to see the tile quality first-hand and explore full design options. We’ll guide you through how to incorporate these tiles into your project seamlessly.

Please call our order line on 01472 361 844 or use our Product Enquiry Form.