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A Twist of Tradition: Artworks Brilliant White Rope Moulding 152 x 40mm

A 152 x 40mm ceramic moulding carrying the classic twisted rope relief, in deep gloss Brilliant White — from Hyperion Tiles, your official Original Style stockist.

Rope moulding is one of the enduring motifs of Victorian and Edwardian interiors, and it earns its place: the continuous twist gives a wall movement and a hand-made quality that a flat band simply cannot. Run at dado height or beneath a cornice, it softens an otherwise formal tiled scheme.

The relief is what makes the glaze sing. Brilliant White gathers in the hollows of the twist and thins over the crests, producing a gentle shade variation along the length that catches every change of light through the day.

Product specification

Product Name: Artworks Brilliant White Rope Moulding

Brand: Original Style

Collection: Artworks

Material: Glazed Ceramic

Finish: Gloss

Colour: Brilliant White

Tile Size: 152 x 40mm (15.2 x 4.0cm)

Edge Finish: Straight, twisted rope relief profile

Suitability: Internal Walls — wet and dry areas

Frostproof: No — internal use only

Sealing: Not required

Sold By: The Box — 4 pieces per box, covering 0.6 linear metres (6.6 pieces per linear metre)

Box Weight: 0.36kg
Samples

See the whole tile before you decide. A full-tile sample is available for this product, so you can judge the complete pattern, colour and finish in your own light.

The sample is £9.49. Sample delivery from £8 per brand. After your samples arrive, we refund the sample delivery charge for each brand whose tiles you buy in a later £50+ tile order. Contact us with both order numbers to claim.

Use the sample option in the buying panel above to add it to your basket. Review your samples and the combined postage at checkout before paying.

Delivery

In-stock orders are dispatched within 3–5 working days, with express options available. Special-order and made-to-order ranges carry their own lead time, shown on the product page and confirmed when you order. Pallet, slab, large-format and bathware orders travel on a specialist off-load service — we confirm the timescale and book a date that suits you before dispatch.

Delivery is calculated at checkout from your order and postcode (we do not offer showroom collection) and UK delivery is free on orders over £1,000 on most ranges. For pallet deliveries please tell us about access issues in advance — low trees or bridges, narrow roads or gateways, gravel drives, or no turning or unloading space — as a re-delivery charge may apply if we cannot complete delivery.

When your order arrives

Please check your delivery as soon as it arrives. Once goods are unloaded they become the responsibility of the receiver, so if anything isn’t right, contact us within three working days and we’ll put it right quickly.

Product Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Rope moulding look like?

It carries a twisted rope relief along its length, a classic Victorian and Edwardian motif. Because the glaze pools slightly in the recesses of the twist, Brilliant White reads with more depth and shade variation here than on a flat tile — the relief is what gives the piece its character.

How is the Rope moulding sold?

By the box of 4 pieces, covering 0.6 linear metres at 6.6 pieces per linear metre. Measure your run, add around 10% for cuts and mitres, then divide by 0.6 to give the number of boxes.

Will Brilliant White match across the different Artworks shapes and mouldings?

Every Artworks piece is finished in the same Brilliant White glaze, so field tiles, half tiles, mouldings, skirtings and corners are designed to be used together. As with any glazed ceramic there can be slight variation between production batches, so we recommend ordering everything for a scheme at the same time.

What adhesive and grout do you recommend for Artworks ceramic tiles?

Always use a white flexible tile adhesive — a grey adhesive can shadow through a white glaze and dull it. Allow a 2-3mm joint and choose a white grout for a seamless, luminous wall, or a soft grey to draw the eye to the layout.

Can I see a sample before I order?

Yes. Cut samples are free to collect from our Ascot showroom, or we can post one to you for the cost of postage. Seeing the glaze in your own light is the surest way to judge how it will sit against your paint, stone and metalwork.

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Installation & Care Tips

Installation & care

  • Adhesive & Grout: A white flexible adhesive is essential here; grout carefully and wipe the twist clean before it sets, as residue in the hollows is difficult to remove later.
  • Layout: Try to keep the rope pattern continuous across a run by planning cuts at the ends rather than the centre of a wall. Allow around 10% extra for cuts and mitres.
  • Cleaning: No sealing required. Warm water, a mild detergent and a soft brush will lift anything caught in the relief.
PLAN IT ONCE. KEEP IT TOGETHER.

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