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Twisted Rope, Cast in Deep Gold

A 40mm twisted cable modelled in relief along the full 152mm length, under a saturated golden glaze: the Artworks Ochre Rope Moulding, from Hyperion Tiles, your official Original Style stockist.

Rope is the most recognisable border in the Victorian repertoire — a continuous twisted cable that reads as a plait from across the room and as individual strands close to. This 152 x 40mm piece is deeply modelled, so the twist is genuinely three-dimensional rather than a shallow impression, and consecutive pieces align strand to strand to give one unbroken cable along the wall.

It borders splashbacks, frames mirrors and recesses, and separates a tiled dado from paint above. The ochre glaze suits it better than any white in the range. Because the strands wind over and under one another, every twist owns a lit crest and a shaded trough, and on this colour the trough pools to burnt honey rather than grey — so the cable looks like gilded carved timber instead of glazed ceramic. In evening lamplight the highlights travel along the twist as you move past it.

Specifications

Product Name: Artworks Ochre Rope Moulding

Brand: Original Style

Collection: Artworks

Material: Glazed Ceramic

Finish: Gloss

Colour: Ochre

Tile Size: 152 x 40mm (15.2 x 4cm)

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

Box Weight: 0.40kg

Matching Pieces: Borders the Artworks Ochre field, half and metro tiles and works with the Plain Cornice and Skirting Tile. Rope corner pieces are not stocked in Ochre — external corners are mitred on site.

Installation & care

Installation & care

  • Adhesive & Grout: Bed on a white flexible tile adhesive and grout in warm sand, buff or a soft mid-grey. Brilliant white grout should be avoided, as it reads as a hard pale grid over a colour this deep. Keep grout out of the troughs of the twist and sponge the relief clean before the joint firms up.
  • Layout: Butt the pieces tightly so the cable runs continuously; a wide joint interrupts the twist and is immediately obvious. Rope corner pieces are not stocked in Ochre, so external returns are mitred on site.
  • Cleaning: The gloss glaze is non-porous and needs no sealing. Wipe with warm water and a mild detergent; avoid abrasive pads and acidic limescale removers, which will dull the surface over time.
Samples

Tone, glaze and veining all read differently in your own light. Cut samples are free — sample postage is £4.99 (£8 for Original Style) and we refund it on tile orders over £50 with the code we email you. Our family-run team is happy to check quantities and finishes with you on 01344 620211.

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

Can Artworks Ochre tiles be used in a shower or wet room?

Yes. Artworks is specified for both wet and dry wall areas, so Ochre is at home in a shower enclosure, a wet room or around a bath. The background must be sound, dry and properly tanked, and a flexible waterproof adhesive and grout used throughout the wet zone. A saturated colour like this one is particularly effective in a shower, where the glaze catches the light and the steam keeps it looking freshly wet.

Can Artworks Ochre be used on a floor?

No. Artworks Ochre is a glazed ceramic wall tile and is not rated for floors. The glaze would scratch and wear through in traffic, and it offers no meaningful slip resistance underfoot. Use it on the walls and choose a porcelain, natural stone or encaustic-effect tile for the floor beneath — our team can help you find a floor that sits well with the ochre.

Will Artworks Ochre match my existing tiles?

Ochre is a strong, saturated colour and shade can shift a little between production batches, which is far more visible in a deep tone than in a white. Order the whole job in one go so it comes from a single batch, keep a few spare tiles from that batch for future repairs, and if you are matching to tiles already on the wall, ask us for a sample to hold against them before you commit.

What adhesive and grout should I use with Artworks Ochre?

Fix with a white flexible tile adhesive and allow a 2-3mm joint. For grout, a warm sand, buff or soft mid-grey sits comfortably against the ochre. Avoid a brilliant white grout — against a colour this saturated it reads as a hard white grid drawn over the wall, and it fights the warmth of the glaze rather than supporting it.

Is Artworks Ochre in stock, and how quickly can it be delivered?

Ochre is usually held in stock across the range. We deliver throughout the UK, and delivery is free on orders over £1,000; below that it is calculated at checkout. If your project is on a deadline, or you need a large quantity of one piece, call the showroom on 01344 620211 and we will confirm availability before you order.

How does Artworks Ochre compare with the other Artworks colours?

Ochre is the boldest colour in the range. Where Brilliant White is cool and optical, Vintage White is the warmest and most aged, County White is a soft creamy Victorian white and Ivory is a neutral cream with a grey undertone, Ochre leaves the white family entirely for a deep golden yellow. Palladian Beige is the quiet warm stone tone; Ochre is what happens when that warmth is turned all the way up. It is a colour to commit to rather than a backdrop.

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.

How much extra should I order for cuts and wastage?

As a guide, add around 10% to your measured area for cuts and breakages, and nearer 15% for a herringbone, diagonal or brick-bond layout. It is also worth keeping a few spare tiles from the same batch in case a repair is ever needed.

Which Artworks pieces are available in Ochre?

Seventeen pieces: the 152 x 152mm field tile, the 152 x 76mm half tile, bevelled metro tiles in 150 x 75mm and 75 x 75mm, a skirting tile, a plain cornice, an external corner trim, and ten mouldings — Victoria, Albert, Astragal, Dentil, Egg & Dart, Hogarth, Omega, Rope, Scroll and Sigma. Ochre does not include handed corner pieces, an internal corner trim, wrapping pieces, large bricks, rectangles or rounded edges; where those are needed the detail is mitred or butted on site.

What does the Rope Moulding look like in Ochre?

The rope is a twisted relief running the length of the piece, and the glaze pools very slightly in the recesses of the twist. On a deep golden ochre that pooling deepens to something close to amber or burnt honey, so the rope reads with far more depth and shadow than the same moulding does on a white. It is the piece that most rewards being seen in person before you choose.

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