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Timeless Elegance: Crackle Glazed Field Tile Melford

Elevate your space with the beautifully crafted Melford Crackle Field Tile from Original Style.

Introducing a stunning addition to the Artisan collection, designed to bring a wonderfully classic and sophisticated look to your home. These field tiles are born from a meticulous process involving the refining of raw clay, expert pouring, and traditional shaping. The Melford colourway offers a beautifully soft off-white, creamy hue enhanced by a delicate, vintage-inspired crackle glaze. The archetypal 15x15cm square format provides a classic canvas, allowing for versatile installation patterns such as a traditional straight lay or a charming offset brick bond to create a beautifully bespoke feature wall or splashback.

Crafted from high-quality 10mm thick ceramic and finished with a rich crazed glaze, these exquisitely detailed tiles offer beautiful artistry alongside modern practicality. Specifically suited for internal wall applications, they bring an unparalleled sophistication and a softly aged look to interior spaces, perfect for classic country kitchens or elegant traditional bathrooms.

Specifications

Product Name: Crackle Glazed Field Tile Melford

Brand: Original Style

Collection: Artisan

Material: Ceramic

Finish: Crackle Glazed / Gloss

Colour: Melford (Soft Off-White / Cream)

Tile Size: 15cm x 15cm

Thickness: 10mm

Suitability: Internal Walls (Avoid power showers/steam rooms)

Pieces Per Square Metre: 44 pieces per m²

Installation & care

Installation & care

  • Sealing is Essential: The beautiful crazed effect means these crackle glaze tiles must be sealed before fixing, and again after grouting. The crackle effect continues to develop over time; resealing periodically is recommended.
  • Adhesive & Grout: Use a high-quality tile adhesive and grout suitable for ceramic wall tiles. We suggest using a light or complementary grout to maintain the elegant appearance of the Melford finish. Test your grout on a spare, sealed tile first to ensure it does not bleed into the crackle lines.
  • Wet Areas Caution: While suitable for standard bathroom walls, the manufacturer strongly advises against using crackle glazed tiles in power showers, steam rooms, or saunas where high pressure or extreme moisture is present.
  • Cleaning: Maintain the beautiful glazed finish easily with warm water and a soft cloth; strictly avoid abrasive pads or harsh acidic chemicals that could scratch or dull the surface or strip the sealant.
Samples

Tone, glaze and veining can read differently in your own light. Cut samples are free; sample postage is £4.99 (£8 for Original Style) and is refunded on tile orders over £50 using the code emailed with your sample order. Use the sample option in the buying panel, or call our Ascot team on 01344 620211 for help comparing colour, finish and quantities.

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.

Returns

Unused, complete orders can be returned within 14 days of delivery; as tiles are picked and packed to your quantity, a restocking fee of 20–30% applies depending on the range. Special-order items are non-returnable unless damaged on delivery or faulty. Ordering a free sample first is the simplest way to avoid a return.

Product Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate how many Original Style Field Tiles I need?

Because each field tile measures 15x15cm, you will need exactly 44 pieces to cover one square metre. Simply calculate your total required square meterage (adding an additional 10% for cuts and natural wastage), and multiply by 44 to find out how many pieces you need to order.

Do these crackle glazed tiles need to be sealed?

Yes. Because of the beautiful crazed surface, crackle glazed tiles must be sealed before fixing and sealed again after grouting to prevent moisture or grout from staining the delicate cracks. The crackling effect continues over time, so periodic resealing is recommended.

Are crackle glaze tiles suitable for bathrooms and showers?

They are suitable for standard bathroom walls and splashbacks. However, Original Style explicitly advises against using crackle tiles in power showers, steam rooms, or saunas, as the high pressure and extreme moisture can compromise the glaze.

What is a crackle glaze?

A crackle glaze (or crazed glaze) is a deliberate, decorative effect created during the firing process where fine, hairline cracks form within the clear top glaze of the tile. It perfectly replicates the beautiful, aged appearance of antique ceramics.

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