Spacers Tiles FAQs

Our three showrooms are located to serve wide catchment areas:

• Ruislip – servicing Uxbridge, Harrow, Pinner, Northwood and neighbouring towns
• High Wycombe – serving Beaconsfield, Marlow, Bourne End, Gerrards Cross
• Maidenhead – serving Slough, Windsor, Ascot, Bracknell and nearby areas

Clients from Rickmansworth, Slough, Windsor, Beaconsfield, Marlow, Harrow and the broader region are welcome to visit our display centres to view Spacers Tiles, compare against brand alternatives, and receive tailored advice and quotations.

Here are some compelling reasons to use Spacers for tile supply:

We are an established tile and flooring specialist with decades of experience

Spacers Tiles is curated to suit UK homes and design trends

We offer in-person showroom access to physically compare our own tiles next to leading brands

We provide professional design, specification and aftercare support

We can recommend trusted installers familiar with our tiles

We make spare ordering and matching easier for long-term projects

With showrooms in Ruislip, High Wycombe and Maidenhead, local service and support are strong

Spacers Tiles refers to the inhouse tile brand / curated tile range offered by Spacers. It is part of our “own” tile offering, curated to deliver quality, style and reliable performance. On our website, you’ll find “Spacers Own Tiles” listed under Tile Types / Tile Brands. 

These tiles cover a range of uses - wall, floor, decorative, indoor and outdoor - and are selected to complement our brand ethos of combining design, performance and value.

Spacers Tiles includes a variety of tile materials and formats to suit diverse applications:

• Porcelain tiles - for durable, lowmaintenance flooring and wall use
• Ceramic tiles - especially for decorative wall use, splashbacks, feature walls
• Outdoor / exterior tiles - select porcelain units suited for weather, frost and slip resistance
• Large format tiles - for seamless visuals with fewer joints
• Patterned / decorative tiles - for statement areas, border detailing or feature walls
• Wall & floor dualuse tiles - ranges that can work on both walls and floors for continuity

These curated options aim to allow internal design consistency, extended choices, and flexibility across rooms.

There are several advantages to choosing Spacers Tiles:

• Curated selection - designs and finishes chosen specifically to work in UK homes and with local trends
• Cost control - by controlling sourcing, we may reduce middleman markups
• Compatibility and support - we know exactly what each tile is, so our technical and aftercare advice is precise
• Availability of spares and matching tiles - easier to track and match in the future
• Local showroom access - be able to see and compare Spacers Tiles side by side with other brands
• Ease of specification - consolidates your ordering and simplifies project logistics

Where is Spacers Tiles suitable? (floors, walls, indoors, outdoors)

Spacers Tiles can be specified for many different settings, depending on the particular range:

• Floors (indoor use) - suitable porcelain tile ranges in the collection
• Walls - many ceramic or glazed tiles in Spacers Tiles are designed especially for wall application
• Wet zones / bathrooms, showers, kitchens - provided the chosen tile has proper slip and water performance, combined with correct installation

Outdoor areas - selected porcelain tiles in the Spacers range may be suitable for patios, terraces, steps or exterior walls, provided their technical datasheet (frost resistance, slip rating) is confirmed

• Transitions between rooms - where continuity is desired, wall and floor tiles from Spacers Tiles can often coordinate

Our showroom staff will help you choose the right tile range within Spacers Tiles for your intended application.

Choosing the right Spacers tile involves considering:

• Application and exposure - floor vs wall, indoor vs outdoor, wet vs dry
• Format and size - large formats, rectified edges, mosaic effects
• Finish / surface texture - gloss, matt, textured, relief
• Visual style / design - neutral stone effects, marble looks, patterned decorative tiles
• Slip resistance and technical criteria - especially for wet or exterior use
• Matching / coordinating with other tiles - ensuring complementary tones, joint plans, transition compatibility
• Maintenance needs - some finishes may require gentler cleaning or sealing

Visiting one of our showrooms in Ruislip, High Wycombe or Maidenhead allows you to see these variables in real life, which greatly helps with decision making.

While a proficient DIYer could install simpler tile ranges, we generally recommend engaging a professional tiler, especially for:

Large format tiles

Decorative / patterned layouts

Outdoor or wet zones

Complex transitions or substrate challenges

Professional installers are far more likely to meet tight tolerances, ensure correct substrate preparation, use suitable adhesives, align decorative patterns and finish appropriately. Our showrooms can refer you to reliable tilers accustomed to Spacers tile ranges.

When installed correctly and maintained, tiles from Spacers Tiles can last many decades, particularly porcelain ones. The actual lifespan depends on traffic, exposure, substrate stability and maintenance.

Warranty terms are likely to vary by tile range; when you purchase from us, we will confirm any warranty conditions (e.g. manufacturing defects, wear, colour consistency) based on the specific tile you have chosen.

General care guidance includes:

Sweep or vacuum to remove grit

Mop with a damp mop using a pHneutral tile cleaner

Wipe up spills promptly

For textured or relief tile surfaces, use soft brushes to clean deeper grooves

Avoid acid, bleach or abrasive cleaners

Avoid strong cleaning chemicals that may damage the tile surface or joint seal

For outdoor tiles, occasional pressurewash (within safe limits) may help, if recommended for the tile

Inspect grout and joints periodically and repair or reseal if necessary

In-showroom staff can advise you on cleaning products that are safe and effective for your chosen Spacers tile finish.

Yes - a modular advantage of tile systems is that, in most cases, individual tiles can be removed and replaced, provided you have spare matching tiles of the same range and batch. Because Spacers controls the tile sourcing, tracking spares or replacements is often easier. We strongly recommend ordering 5–10 % extra at time of purchase to allow for cuts, wastage and future replacements.

The cost of a Spacers Tiles installation depends on:

The tile range you pick (material, finish, decorative vs plain)

Tile size, format, edge treatment

Pattern complexity (straight lay, diagonal, decorative inlays)

Substrate preparation (levelling, remedial work, waterproofing)

Adhesives, grouts, trims, sealants and accessory materials

Labour rates for your location and site difficulty

Waste allowance, delivery, handling, access

Additional works (cutting, drainage, transitions)

When you visit one of our Spacers showrooms, we can give you a detailed quote breaking down each cost element so you understand what drives your total.