Austin

The textured matt finish of the Austin range provides a natural, stone-like feel underfoot and offers a good level of grip, making it a practical choice for bathrooms, hallways, and other areas where slip resistance is a consideration. If you are tiling a wet room or shower floor, we recommend confirming the specific slip resistance rating (R value) with our team at Stoke Tiles to ensure it meets your requirements.

The Austin range is designed to convincingly replicate the appearance of natural stone, with surface variation and texture that closely mimics the organic character of the real material. Unlike natural stone, however, Austin tiles offer the added benefit of consistent sizing and low porosity, so you get the aesthetic of stone with the practicality and easy maintenance of porcelain.

Many tiles in the Austin range are suitable for both floor and wall applications, making it straightforward to achieve a seamless, wraparound stone effect in bathrooms, living areas, or open-plan kitchens. Always check the individual product listing on Stoke Tiles to confirm whether your chosen Austin tile is approved for wall use, as floor-rated tiles are not always suitable for vertical surfaces due to differences in weight and adhesive requirements.

For a stone effect tile like the Austin range, a 3-5mm grout joint is typically recommended to reflect the natural spacing you would expect from real stone flooring and to allow for any minor variation in tile size. Using a grout colour that closely matches the tile, such as a warm grey or beige, will help to maintain the natural stone aesthetic and create a unified, uninterrupted floor surface.

The Austin range is a porcelain tile with a stone effect finish, and while porcelain is inherently frost-resistant and durable, not all tiles in this range are rated for outdoor use. We recommend checking the specific product’s outdoor suitability with the Stoke Tiles team before purchasing, as factors such as the surface texture, slip resistance, and frost rating all need to be considered for external installations in the UK climate.