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Designers Guild Shibori Cobalt

Q: What grout colour should I use?

For a crisp, clean contrast, we recommend Mapei Ultracolour Plus 100 White or 103 Moon White. This matches the white background and makes the blue pattern pop.For a softer, more practical finish, a light grey like Mapei Ultracolour Plus 110 Manhattan is an excellent choice, especially for floors, as it hides dirt better than white.

Q: Is this ceramic or porcelain?

This is a porcelain tile. While it mimics the look of a traditional hand-dyed ceramic, the porcelain body makes it significantly harder, frost-proof, and suitable for high-traffic floors and outdoor use.

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Artisan Tie-Dye: Fired Earth Designers Guild Shibori Cobalt

Immerse your home in the artistry of hand-dyed textiles with Fired Earth Designers Guild Shibori Cobalt Tile—a striking porcelain tile that translates the ancient Japanese craft of Shibori into a durable, modern surface.

Part of the exclusive The Designer Collection, this tile is a creative collaboration between Fired Earth and Tricia Guild. The Shibori pattern captures the softness and soul of fabric, featuring a geometric motif with the fluid, organic edges typical of tie-dye techniques. The Cobalt colourway is a rich, intense blue that adds depth and drama to any space. Crafted from high-quality porcelain in a versatile 20x20cm format, it offers the beauty of artisan craft with the resilience needed for busy floors, wet rooms, and outdoor terraces.

✓ The Hyperion Family Promise

✅ Official Fired Earth Stockist - We are a trusted partner of Fired Earth. Shop the exclusive Designers Guild collection with the expertise of our family-run business.
✅ Free Delivery over £1,000 - Enjoy FREE delivery on all orders over £1,000. We ship these designer tiles directly to your door.
✅ Indoor & Outdoor Flow - Frost-proof and hard-wearing, Shibori allows you to extend your stylish living space from the kitchen out to the garden.
✅ Artisan Aesthetic - The design mimics the unique bleed and soften edges of hand-dyed fabric, bringing a sense of warmth and history to modern porcelain.

Design Inspiration

🚿 The Statement Bathroom

Create a bathroom with wow factor. The deep cobalt blue is bold yet sophisticated, perfect for a feature floor or splashback. Pair with white sanitaryware and chrome or gold brassware for a luxurious finish. Shop bathroom tiles.

🍽️ Artistic Kitchens

Add a touch of artisan style to your kitchen. Shibori Cobalt works beautifully as a splashback or floor, complementing white, grey, or natural wood cabinetry with its rich colour and unique pattern. View kitchen tiles.

🌿 Garden Rooms & Patios

Connect your home to the outdoors. As a frost-proof porcelain tile, Shibori Cobalt is ideal for conservatories and garden terraces, allowing you to create a seamless flow of colour and pattern. Browse Fired Earth.

Technical Specifications

Brand	Fired Earth / Designers Guild
Collection	The Designer Collection (Shibori)
Material	Porcelain
Format Size	20cm x 20cm (Square)
Thickness	10mm
Finish	Matt / Satin
Sealing Required	No (Not necessary)
Tiles Per m²	25

⚠️ Installation & Care Tips

Versatility: These tiles are rated for use on walls and floors throughout the home, including wet rooms, steam rooms, and external patios.
Pattern Alignment: The Shibori pattern creates a continuous geometric design. We strongly recommend dry-laying a section before fixing to ensure perfect alignment.
Grout Joint: A standard 3mm grout joint is recommended. The colour you choose will either blend with the pattern or frame it (see FAQs).
Adhesive: Use a white flexible cement-based adhesive suitable for porcelain tiles (e.g., Keraquick White).

Visit Our Ascot Showroom

Standard delivery is typically 3-5 working days. Remember: Delivery is FREE on orders over £1,000! Visit our family-run showroom at 67 High Street, Ascot, to see the vibrant Shibori Cobalt in person.

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

Specification

Colour: Cobalt
Material: Porcelain
Finish: Matt
Style: Modern, Patterned
Shape: Square
Dimensions: 20 x 20 x 1cm
Tiles Per M²: 25
M² Per Tile: 0.04
Sealing: Not Required
Suitability: Interior And Exterior Walls & Floors
Area: Bathrooms, Kitchens, Wet Room, Swimming Pool
Availability: Usually in stock

Sold per tile

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 grout colour should I use?

For a crisp, clean contrast, we recommend Mapei Ultracolour Plus 100 White or 103 Moon White. This matches the white background and makes the blue pattern pop.

For a softer, more practical finish, a light grey like Mapei Ultracolour Plus 110 Manhattan is an excellent choice, especially for floors, as it hides dirt better than white.

Is this ceramic or porcelain?

This is a porcelain tile. While it mimics the look of a traditional hand-dyed ceramic, the porcelain body makes it significantly harder, frost-proof, and suitable for high-traffic floors and outdoor use.

Can I use this outside?

Yes. The frost-resistant porcelain body makes Shibori Cobalt perfect for patios, pathways, and porches, allowing you to create a seamless indoor-outdoor living space.

Do I need to seal these tiles?

No. The tile has a high-quality glazed surface which is non-porous and resistant to staining. No sealing is required.

Is it suitable for underfloor heating?

Yes. Porcelain is an excellent thermal conductor and works perfectly with both wet and electric underfloor heating systems.