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Old Iron Split Shift: Bert & May Encaustic-Effect Porcelain

A 20 x 20cm encaustic-effect porcelain tile carrying an offset geometric – a moody Old Iron charcoal offset geometric on a pale ground – the Bert & May Old Iron Split Shift tile from Hyperion Tiles, your official Fired Earth stockist.

Bert & May are known for their richly patterned encaustic tiles, and this glazed porcelain interpretation faithfully recreates Shift’s pattern and pigment while adding the durability of a fully vitrified body. Set it out as an all-over statement floor, a feature wall or a characterful splashback – shuffle tiles from several boxes to make the most of the natural variation.

Crafted in matt glazed porcelain at 20 x 20cm, it is frostproof and specified for internal and external walls and floors, wet rooms and underfloor heating. No sealing required.

Product specification

Product Name: Bert & May Old Iron Split Shift

Brand: Fired Earth

Material: Porcelain

Finish: Matt

Colour: Old Iron (charcoal) & White

Tile Size: 20 x 20cm (200 x 200mm), 8mm thick

Rectified: No

Suitability: Internal & External Walls & Floors

Frostproof: Yes

Sealing: Not required

Sold By: The Tile — 25 per m² (0.04m² per tile)

Tile Weight: 0.76kg
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 £3.54.Sample postage is £4.99 and is refunded on tile orders £50+ using the code emailed with your sample order. Choose Full Tile Sample in the buying panel to order it.

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. Fired Earth ranges are returned through Fired Earth’s own returns process, and 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 Bert & May Split Shift Old Iron tiles be used outdoors and in wet rooms?

Yes. Bert & May Split Shift Old Iron is a fully vitrified, frostproof glazed porcelain, specified for internal and external walls and floors, wet rooms and over underfloor heating.

Do Bert & May Split Shift Old Iron tiles need sealing?

No. As a glazed porcelain, Split Shift Old Iron requires no sealing. Simply sweep and mop with warm water and a mild cleaner to keep it looking its best.

How many Bert & May Split Shift Old Iron tiles will I need?

Split Shift Old Iron is 20 x 20cm and sold per tile, with 25 tiles covering one square metre (each tile 0.04m²). Multiply your area by 25 and add around 10% for cuts and wastage. Our Ascot team can help on 01344 620211.

Will the Split Shift pattern vary from tile to tile?

Bert & May Split Shift Old Iron is an encaustic-effect porcelain with a naturally characterful finish, so expect subtle variation across the surface. Shuffle tiles from several boxes as you lay for the most balanced result.

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Our family-run Ascot team is here to help you choose with confidence, check the practical details and plan your project.

Ask us about available samples, quantities and delivery before you commit. Returns and delivery terms depend on the product and supplier.

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Installation & Care Tips

Installation & care

  • Adhesive & Grout: Use a high-quality flexible adhesive and a grout in a soft, tonal shade. For wet and external areas, specify a frost-resistant, exterior-grade system throughout.
  • Layout: Lay with a 2–3mm joint, shuffling tiles from several boxes to balance the natural shade variation across the surface.
  • Cleaning: Sweep and mop with warm water and a mild cleaner. As a glazed porcelain, it needs no sealing and shrugs off splashes, steam and frost.
PLAN IT ONCE. KEEP IT TOGETHER.

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