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Warm Stone: Ardesia Almond 32x62.5cm

Lay the look of split-face slate with the Ardesia Almond 32x62.5cm porcelain tile from Hyperion Tiles.

Almond is the softest of the four — a pale, warm sand tone carrying the cleft, riven texture of a quarried slate bed. It is the one to choose when you want the texture of split stone without the weight of a grey, and it lifts a north-facing room in a way the darker tones cannot. Finished to a V4 substantial variation, no two tiles are alike.

Real slate is porous, delaminates and needs sealing. Porcelain gives you the same riven face with none of that: frostproof, impervious, rated F4 for heavy domestic traffic, and equally at home on an internal floor, a wall or a sheltered external wall.

The Hyperion Family Promise

  • Design Continuity - Ardesia is supplied in four slate tones — Natural, Gris, Almond and Ocre — each available as this 32 x 62.5cm field tile, a textured Muro wall tile and a 5 x 5cm mosaic, so you can carry one stone through a whole scheme.
  • Premium Durability - Frostproof glazed porcelain, F4 rated for heavy domestic traffic. Suitable for internal walls and floors, and external walls.
  • Order a Sample - A riven slate effect is all about the texture, which no photograph conveys. Cut samples are free to collect from our Ascot showroom, or posted to your door for a small postage charge.
  • Dedicated Delivery - We arrange safe, secure delivery for your renovation, with free UK delivery on orders over £1,000.
  • Personalised Project Support - Our family-run team is on hand to help you calculate quantities (5 tiles per m², supplied by the pack of 5 covering exactly 1m²) and plan your setting out.

⚠ Installation & Care Tips

  • Adhesive & Grout: Use a high-quality flexible adhesive suitable for porcelain. Note that Ardesia is not rectified, so it needs a slightly wider grout joint than a rectified tile — around 3mm — to absorb the small size tolerance. A warm sand grout keeps the riven texture reading as stone rather than a grid.
  • Layout Options: A one-third stagger suits the slate look and echoes how real riven stone is laid. Dry-lay several packs and shuffle first — with V4 variation the tone shifts markedly tile to tile, and clustering the darker ones will show.
  • Cleaning: Sweep and clean with warm water and a mild floor cleaner. Unlike natural slate this needs no sealing and will not flake, stain or shed.

Visit Our Ascot Showroom

Remember: Delivery is FREE on orders over £1,000! Visit our family-run showroom at 67 High Street, Ascot, to see our exclusive tile ranges in person.

Need expert advice on installation or tiling layouts? Call our friendly team: 01344 620211

Specification

Product Name: Ardesia Almond

Brand: Waxman Ceramics

Material: Glazed Porcelain

Finish: Matt

Colour: Warm almond (slate effect, V4 : Substantial Variation)

Tile Size: 32cm x 62.5cm (320mm x 625mm), 9mm thick

Rectified: No

Suitability: Internal Walls, Internal Floors, External Walls

Floor Wear Rating: F4 — floors with heavy traffic (domestic)

Frostproof: Yes

Slip Resistance: Not rated

Availability: Usually in stock

Sold By: The Box — 5 tiles per box, covering 1.0m² (5 pieces per m²)

Pack Weight: 19.65kg

Delivery And Returns

Access Issues For Large Pallet Deliveries

Our delivery drivers may be prevented from delivering your order by the following:

• Low hanging trees and bridges.

• Narrow roads, gateways, or cars on either side of the road.

• No turning point for the delivery vehicle.

• Unfinished tracks and roads.

• Lack of solid and flat surface to unload.

• Gravel driveways.

If access issues are not advised and/or delivery cannot be made due to unattendance at delivery, a re-delivery charge may be applied.

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If you notice any issues with your order, please contact us within three working days so we can resolve the problem quickly and efficiently. Prompt reporting helps us ensure your satisfaction with our products and services.

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Returns are accepted only for complete orders; partial orders cannot be accepted. To begin a return, please contact us within 14 days of receiving your delivery.

All other Brands

You may return your items within 14 days of receiving or collecting your delivery. Please note that a restocking fee of 20% to 30% will apply, depending on the specific terms of the product range. For further details, feel free to contact us.

Special Order Items

Orders for special order items are non-returnable unless they are damaged on delivery or are faulty.

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Product Frequently Asked Questions

How many Ardesia Almond tiles do I need per square metre?

Each box of Ardesia Almond contains 5 tiles and covers exactly 1m², at 5 tiles per square metre. We recommend adding around 10% extra for cuts and wastage, so allow a little over one box for every square metre of coverage.

Can Ardesia Almond 32x62.5cm Porcelain Tile be used on floors?

Yes. Ardesia Almond is a glazed porcelain tile rated F4 for domestic floors with heavy traffic. It is frostproof and suitable for internal walls, internal floors and external walls, and works well with underfloor heating — ideal for kitchens, hallways, bathrooms and sheltered outdoor walls.

How do I clean and maintain Ardesia slate-effect porcelain tiles?

Although Ardesia has the look of natural slate, it is a glazed porcelain tile, so it never needs sealing. Clean with warm water and a pH-neutral cleaner, avoiding abrasive pads and acidic products. The textured slate-effect surface disguises everyday wear and stays looking natural with very little upkeep.

Can I order a sample of Ardesia Almond 32x62.5cm Porcelain Tile?

Yes. We offer free cut samples, which you are welcome to collect from the Hyperion Tiles showroom at 67 High Street, Ascot, or we can post one to you for a small postage charge. Call our team on 01344 620211 to arrange your sample.

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