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Description

A Heritage Statement: Fired Earth Cathedral Antique 40x60

Anchor your home in history with Fired Earth Cathedral Antique 40 x 60cm Limestone—a grand-format natural stone that evokes the solemn beauty of ancient ecclesiastical floors.

A signature piece within the Fired Earth Cathedral collection, this tile offers a definitive "flagstone" aesthetic. The classic 40x60cm rectangular size is ideal for creating expansive, brick-bond layouts that feel grounded and established. The surface is "subtly aged", revealing authentic pits, mineral veins, and softly tumbled edges that suggest the passage of time. With a robust 1.5cm thickness, this limestone is frost-resistant and durable enough to flow seamlessly from a busy kitchen out onto a garden terrace or pool surround.


✓ The Hyperion Family Promise

  • Official Fired Earth Stockist - We are a trusted partner of Fired Earth. Receive genuine premium stone backed by our personal family service.
  • Free Delivery over £300 - Enjoy FREE delivery on all orders over £300. We ship these heavy stone tiles directly to your door.
  • Indoor & Outdoor Use - Fully frost resistant. Create a stunning seamless transition from your interior living space to your outdoor patio.
  • Classic Flagstone Format - The 40x60cm size is the quintessential flagstone shape, perfect for brick-bond patterns in large or small rooms.

Design Inspiration

🍽️ The Country Kitchen

This is the ultimate farmhouse floor. The large rectangular slabs reduce the number of grout lines compared to smaller tiles, creating a calmer, more expansive feel. The myriad of neutral tones hides daily life beautifully. Shop kitchen tiles.

🌿 Infinity Living

Blur the lines between inside and out. Cathedral Antique is frost-proof and robust, allowing you to run the same floor from your dining room onto your terrace. The tumbled surface adds essential slip resistance outdoors. View outdoor tiles.

🏛️ Grand Entrances

The 1.5cm thickness ensures this stone can handle the heaviest footfall in hallways and boot rooms for decades. Its aged character means it only looks better with wear, making it a true investment for your home. Browse Fired Earth.

Technical Specifications

Brand Fired Earth
Collection Cathedral
Material Natural Limestone
Format Size 40cm x 60.5cm (Rectangular)
Thickness 1.5cm (Substantial)
Finish Antique / Tumbled (Pitted surface, worn edges)
Colour Palette Soft Neutrals (Beige, Grey, Stone)
Sealing Required Yes (Essential)
Tiles Per m² 4.2 (approx)

⚠️ Installation & Care Tips

  • Sealing is Mandatory: Limestone is porous. You must seal these tiles before and after grouting with a quality impregnator (e.g., Lithofin MN Stain Stop). For outdoors, ensure the sealer is suitable for external use.
  • Grouting: Due to the surface pits and tumbled edges, we recommend a wide grout joint (approx 5mm). Be careful to clean off excess grout immediately to prevent it from setting in the texture.
  • Adhesive: Always use a white flexible adhesive suitable for natural stone (e.g., Keraquick White) to prevent staining from the back.
  • Natural Variation: This tile is designed to look old. Expect significant variation in texture, pits, and tone. Always mix tiles from different boxes for a balanced "heritage" look.

Visit Our Ascot Showroom

Standard delivery is typically 3-5 working days. Remember: Delivery is FREE on orders over £300! Visit our family-run showroom at 67 High Street, Ascot, to see the rugged character of Fired Earth Cathedral Antique tiles.

Need help calculating your m²? Call our expert team: 01344 620211

Specification

Specification:
Material: Limestone
Finish: Antique
Shape: Flagstone
Colour: Catherdral
Size: 40 x 60 x 1.5cm
Tiles Per M²: 4.2
M² Per Tile: 0.24
Sealing: Yes required
Suitability: Interior and exterior walls & floors
Area: Bathrooms, Kitchens, Wetrooms, Walls, Floors, Pool Surrounds
Availability: Usually in stock

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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.

Checking Orders

Check your delivery as soon as it arrives!

Once the goods are unloaded, they become the responsibility of the receiver.

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.

Fired Earth Tile Returns

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

What pattern should I use for 40x60cm tiles?

The most popular and traditional layout for this size is a "brick-bond" (or offset) pattern, where the vertical joints are staggered by half the width of the tile. This mimics the classic look of historic stone masonry.

Is this tile suitable for outdoors?

Yes. Fired Earth Cathedral Antique is frost resistant and durable, making it perfect for external patios, pathways, and swimming pool surrounds. It allows for a seamless flow from inside to out.

Why does the surface have holes in it?

This is a deliberate feature of the "Antique" finish. The tumbling process highlights the natural pits and voids in the limestone to replicate the wear and tear of centuries-old stone floors.

Is it suitable for underfloor heating?

Yes, absolutely. At 1.5cm thick, this limestone acts as a substantial thermal mass, holding heat efficiently and radiating it into the room.

Is it hard to keep clean?

Once sealed, it is relatively easy to maintain. The textured, pitted surface actually hides dirt and footprints very well. Regular sweeping and mopping with a pH-neutral stone cleaner (like Lithofin Wash & Clean) is all that is required.

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