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A Moulded Dado in Bottle Green: Edwardian Caledonian Dado Ceramic Border Tile

Edwardian Caledonian Dado, a moulded deep Caledonian bottle green ceramic dado rail trim from Hyperion Tiles, your official Fired Earth stockist.

The Caledonian Dado is the elegant border rail of the Edwardian range — a slim, moulded profile in glossy Caledonian green that draws a horizontal line across the wall, defining the classic dado height so characteristic of Edwardian interiors. It is a trim piece, sold individually.

Glazed and decorated ceramic with a crackle-glazed surface, its 22.8 x 7.6cm profile has genuine sculptural depth. Set it above the Acanthus field tiles and Caledonian base to complete a properly resolved, period-correct wall.

Product specification

Product Name: Edwardian Caledonian Dado

Brand: Fired Earth

Material: Glazed & Decorated Ceramic (Crackle Glaze), moulded trim

Finish: Gloss

Colour: Green (deep Caledonian bottle green)

Tile Size: 22.8cm x 7.6cm (228mm x 76mm), 10mm thick

Rectified: No

Suitability: Internal Walls only — wall trim piece. Not suitable for floors.

Frostproof: No

Sealing: Required (crackle glaze; seal before grouting)

Sold By: The Tile — moulded dado rail trim, sold individually
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 £28.94. Sample delivery from £4.99 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 is a "Dado" tile?

This tile functions as a border or chair rail. It has a specific moulded profile that caps off the top of a tiled wall, providing a neat, finished edge so you don't have a raw tile edge meeting your paint or wallpaper.

What grout should I use?

For a crisp, period-correct look, we recommend Mapei Ultracolour Plus 100 White or 103 Moon White. This highlights the shape of the tiles.

For a subtler finish, you might prefer a darker grey like Mapei Ultracolour Plus 114 Anthracite.

Does this match the Acanthus tile?

Yes. The Edwardian Caledonian Dado is the exact same bottle green colour and width (22.8cm) as the Edwardian Acanthus Caledonian tile, ensuring the grout lines line up perfectly vertically.

Do I really need to seal a ceramic tile?

In this specific case, yes. The traditional glaze used on the Edwardian range is designed to crackle (craze). Sealing protects these fine cracks from absorbing dirt and grout pigment.

Can I use this in a shower?

Yes, it is excellent for finishing a half-tiled shower wall. Ensure it is sealed properly to prevent water ingress.

Didn’t find your answer?

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Installation & Care Tips

Installation & care

  • Sealing: The crackle glaze is porous — seal the tiles before grouting, and again after, to protect the crazed surface from staining.
  • Adhesive & Grout: Fix to a sound, dry interior wall with a quality flexible adhesive and grout in a soft, tonal shade. Keep a 3mm joint to allow for the natural size tolerance.
  • Cleaning: Wipe with a mild, pH-neutral cleaner; avoid harsh abrasives and acidic products that can dull the glaze. For interior walls only — not suitable for floors or external use.
PLAN IT ONCE. KEEP IT TOGETHER.

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