Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Handcrafted Ceramic Tiles & Bespoke Designs in Marlborough
Established in 1936, we are Britain's leading artisan tile producer, combining scientific precision with artistic creativity to craft high-quality ceramic tiles. Our expertise lies in hand-painted designs and richly coloured glazes, developed through bespoke processes honed over eight decades. We offer a comprehensive bespoke service, including custom hand-painted tiles, shape adaptations, and precise colour matching to align with specific design schemes. Our team of artists, technicians, and scientists maintains traditional techniques while innovating new forms, textures, and finishes.With global shipping capabilities, we serve both residential and commercial clients, providing tailored solutions through our Marlborough-based factory. Our commitment to quality is evidenced by our tiles being collected by Queen Mary and displayed in the Victoria & Albert Museum. We maintain transparency through clear communication, detailed project quotes, and a showroom experience that allows tactile engagement with our products.
Services
Hand-painted tiles
Bespoke designs
Porcelain tiles
Kitchen tiles
Bathroom tiles
Wall tiles
Floor tiles
Delft tiles
Terracotta-effect tiles
Wood-effect tiles
Details
- Year established: 1936
Highlights and features
- Over 88 years of expertise in hand-painted ceramic tile production
- Bespoke handpainted designs tailored to individual client requirements
- Precise colour matching service for paint, fabric or architectural features
- Global shipping to Europe, USA and beyond with quality assurance
- Recognised as Britain's leading artisan tile producer
Services
Hand-painted tiles
Our hand-painted wall tiles combine artistic tradition with modern creativity. Each design is individually painted by skilled artisans using age-old methods and pigments to create rich, lasting detail. Ideal for feature walls, kitchen splashbacks, and bathrooms, these tiles allow complete personalisation through heritage patterns, nature-inspired motifs, or bespoke murals tailored to client specifications.
Bespoke designs
We offer comprehensive bespoke tile services including shape adaptations and colour matching. Our team can recreate favourite photographs, artwork, or illustrations into custom tile panels. With in-house design capabilities, we provide layout drawings, accurate quotes, and technical support throughout the process from concept to installation-ready products.
Porcelain tiles
Our porcelain tile collection combines traditional craftsmanship with modern material technology. Available in wood-effect, stone-effect, and terracotta-effect finishes, these durable floor tiles offer realistic textures with the practical benefits of porcelain. Each design maintains our signature artistic quality while meeting contemporary performance requirements for high-traffic areas.
Kitchen tiles
We specialise in creating statement kitchen spaces through handcrafted wall tiles. From classic Delft patterns to contemporary designs, our tiles provide both functional protection and artistic expression. The range includes traditional metro shapes, decorative borders, and bespoke options that transform kitchen spaces into unique reflections of personal style.
Bathroom tiles
Our bathroom tile collection features water-resistant glazes and slip-resistant finishes suitable for wet areas. The range includes crackle-effect tiles for vintage aesthetics, bold patterned designs for feature walls, and coordinating plain tiles for balanced compositions. Each product maintains the artistic quality of handcrafted ceramics while meeting practical bathroom requirements.
Questions
What makes Marlborough Tiles different from other tile manufacturers?
We combine 88 years of traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation, offering bespoke hand-painted designs, precise colour matching, and shape customisation that other manufacturers cannot replicate.
Can I get tiles matched to specific paint colours?
Yes, our colour matching service creates custom glazes to match any paint brand, fabric, or artwork, ensuring perfect integration with your existing design scheme.
Do you offer international shipping?
We ship our handcrafted tiles worldwide, including to Europe and the USA, with secure packaging and delivery tracking for all international orders.
What tile options work best for bathrooms?
Our bathroom tiles include water-resistant glazes, slip-resistant finishes, and crackle-effect options. We recommend our porcelain collections for wet areas and hand-painted tiles for feature walls.
How can I see the tiles in person before ordering?
Our Marlborough showroom offers tactile experiences with all collections, allowing you to view tiles in natural light and take samples home for testing in your space.
Can you create completely custom tile designs?
Yes, our bespoke service allows complete customisation from hand-painted murals to shape adaptations, with expert guidance from our design team throughout the creation process.
