“I don’t think I’ve ever seen tiles this impressive in all my days," — that was the Tile Depot General Manager Mike Syddall’s first words when the long-awaited GLAM collection of porcelain 500 x 1000mm slab tiles arrived. An unprecedented collection of ultra-thin porcelain, the GLAM collection has all the appearance of a contemporary botanical wallpaper with the most stunning hi-resolution design. GLAM is a powerful, luxurious Italian collection, rich with colour and ornate detail, and an energy that will transform walls into incredible scenic surfaces.

Not only is the GLAM collection bold and visually dynamic, but also an incredibly practical alternative to many other wall coverings. Strong and durable, this porcelain design won’t develop bacteria or absorb odours and the colours won’t fade over time. They are waterproof and can be used on any interior wall and are very easy to clean and maintain. Furthermore, they form part of an ultra-thin tile collection and are only 3.5mm thick. This makes them flexible, and up to two times lighter than standard porcelain panels of equivalent size. Although their lightweight character also means they have a much lower breaking strength when unsupported so must be handled with care until fixed to walls, once on the walls they are as durable as any other porcelain wall tile. The minimal thickness reduces the weight loading on walls, and for the ecologically minded — uses less raw materials and energy in their production.

For those looking to create truly unique areas of the home or workplace and really transform walls into durable works of art, the GLAM collection is definitely worth considering. Three designs, Mistic, Hedge and Greenwall will be stocked at The Tile Depot initially with a further 11 designs available on indent.