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Ardennes Cream Matt 60x30cm Porcelain Tile
£51.72 (per box)
Ardennes Cream Matt 60x30cm Porcelain Tiles
Ardennes Cream Matt 60x30cm tiles look like natural stone and have the practical benefits of porcelain. Stone effect matt tile in a cream colour brings warmth to bathrooms, kitchens, hallways and living spaces without making the room feel dark or busy.
The 600x300mm format is easy to use on both walls and floors. It is a great choice when you want a neutral tile that will work with painted walls, timber furniture, warm metals and a wide range of bathroom or kitchen fittings.
Warm, natural-looking detail without the upkeep of real stone.
A hardwearing surface for everyday rooms around the home.
A flexible neutral that works with warm and cool colour schemes.
Why choose Ardennes Cream tiles?
Cream tiles are often easier to live with than a very bright white or a dark stone shade. Ardennes Cream adds warmth while keeping the room light, making it great for bathrooms with limited natural light, kitchens with timber units, and hallways where you want a welcoming finish.
The surface is designed to capture the varied look of stone, so the finished floor or wall feels more natural than a completely flat, single-colour tile. Before fixing, we recommend laying tiles from several boxes together and mixing the pieces. This helps distribute the pattern and tonal variation evenly across the finished area.
Where can Ardennes Cream Matt tiles be used?
Bathrooms and shower walls
The warm cream shade works well in full bathrooms, en-suites and cloakrooms. Use the tiles across all walls for a calm stone-effect scheme, or combine them with a feature tile to add contrast. Browse more bathroom wall tiles when planning the rest of the room.
Bathroom floors
The matt porcelain surface makes Ardennes Cream a practical choice for dry bathroom floor areas. You can also compare the range with our wider selection of bathroom floor tiles.
Kitchens and utility rooms
The tile’s neutral tone goes nicely with white, cream, grey, green, and natural timber kitchens. Porcelain is straightforward to clean, which makes it suitable for kitchen floors and everyday utility spaces. See more kitchen floor tiles.
Hallways and living spaces
Used across a larger floor, the rectangular 60x30cm shape creates a neat, balanced layout. The subtle cream colour can help link adjoining spaces without dominating furniture, paint colours or soft furnishings.
Layout ideas for 60x30cm tiles
Straight stack
Align the joints for a clean finish. This layout suits modern bathrooms and gives the stone effect a simple backdrop.
Brick bond
Offset each row for a more traditional layout. Your tiler should check the tile’s flatness and choose a suitable offset rather than automatically using a 50% bond.
Vertical wall layout
Turning the tile upright can make a wall appear taller and works particularly well behind a bath, vanity unit, or within a shower enclosure.
Porcelain stone effect without natural-stone maintenance
Real stone can require specialist sealing and ongoing care. Ardennes Cream gives you a stone-inspired appearance in a porcelain tile, making routine cleaning simpler. For most household areas, regular vacuuming or sweeping followed by cleaning with a suitable neutral tile cleaner is enough.
Avoid waxes or products that leave a surface film. After installation, all grout and fixing residue should be removed properly by the installer using products suitable for porcelain. The finished surface should then be cleaned according to the tile and cleaning-product manufacturers’ instructions.
Planning and installation
- Order samples before choosing grout, paint or furniture colours.
- Check that all tiles are from the required batch before installation begins.
- Mix tiles from several boxes to spread the natural-looking variation.
- Allow approximately 10% extra for cuts and ordinary wastage.
- Complex layouts and awkward rooms may need a bigger allowance.
- Use an adhesive and grout suitable for porcelain, the background, and the room.
- Ask a qualified installer to assess the substrate, movement joints and wet-area requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Are Ardennes Cream Matt 60x30cm tiles porcelain?
Yes. Ardennes Cream Matt 60x30cm is a porcelain tile with a cream stone-effect appearance and matt finish.
Can Ardennes Cream tiles be used on walls and floors?
They are suitable for wall and floor applications. The exact background, wet-area requirements, and fixing system should be checked by your installer before fitting.
Are these tiles suitable for bathroom walls?
Yes, they can be used on bathroom and wet-area walls when installed with the correct preparation, waterproofing, adhesive, and grout system.
Can I use them with underfloor heating?
Porcelain tiles are commonly used with correctly installed underfloor-heating systems. The base, heating system, adhesive, grout, and movement joints must all be specified and installed correctly.
How many 60x30cm tiles are needed per square metre?
A nominal 600x300mm tile covers approximately 0.18 m², which is about 5.56 tiles per square metre before allowing for grout joints, cuts and wastage. Order by the supplier’s stated box coverage rather than relying only on this calculation.
How much extra should I order?
Around 10% extra is a sensible starting point for a straightforward room. Diagonal layouts, several corners, pattern matching, or difficult cuts may require more.
Do porcelain tiles need sealing?
Most glazed porcelain tiles do not require sealing. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions and your installer’s advice.
What grout colour works with Ardennes Cream?
Warm grey, beige, or limestone-coloured grout will normally give a softer blended finish. A darker grout creates more visible joints. Test your chosen grout beside a physical tile sample before installation.
Should I order a sample first?
Yes. A sample is the best way to judge the real colour, texture, and matt finish in your own lighting. Screens can display cream and beige tones differently.
Need a hand choosing?
See Ardennes Cream in person
Visit Decoramic Bathroom & Tile Centre in Rochester, Kent, or order a sample before deciding. We can also help with matching grout, adhesive and the quantity required for your room.
| Application | Wall & Floor |
|---|---|
| Area of use | Bathroom, Shower & Wet Room, Kitchen, Splashback, Hallway |
| Colour | Off White – Cream |
| Finish | Matt |
| Material | Porcelain |
| Price info | per box |
| Tiles per box | 6 |
| Suitability | Indoors |
