Shade Variation: The scale of a porcelain tile, which indicates the amount of differing tones, markings and/or colours of the tile surface finish.
Variations provide a porcelain tile with a unique identity. By using advanced print and mould making technology, manufacturers can create stunning porcelain tiles by creating hyper-realistic surface tones, markings and textures which mimic a range of natural materials including; stone, timber, terracotta, cement, mosaic, marble and more.
At Surface 360, we offer a 4-variation scale for all of our interior and exterior porcelain tile ranges. There is not a right and wrong answer to shade variation – it’s all about personal taste and buying options.
V1 tiles have very little differing tones and shades within each tile and between tiles within the same batch. Plain stone-effect tiles, timber decking-effect tiles and cementitious-effect tiles are all good examples of uniform finishes.
Although V1 is a minimal design, many people have got creative and paired two colours of the same range together to create a contrasting floor showcasing either boarders, boundaries, walkways, chequered and more.
As the name suggests, V2 tiles have slight variations within their design. There are many tile designs for V2 with options including natural quartz stone, grained timber and cementitious styles.
With a range of sizes and colours also available, it is truly up to your imagination to utilise these ranges to create something unique to your area.
In the same case of V2, V3 tiles categorise a lot more timber, stone and terracotta-effect tiles offering you a larger range to choose from. Within each tile there will be a noticeable degree of variation according to colour tones, markings and texture.
For example, the tile range Arbortek has a lovely timber-effect finish, which boasts visible wood grain and knots throughout each tile, while offering 4 colour variations to complement either a contemporary office or an oak log cabin.
If you’re looking for a tile range which is super unique and standout, then V4 is what you should be looking at. These tile ranges tend to work best over larger areas.
Some of the tile ranges in V4 are appropriate for verticals and walls, which are ideal for creating a fully wrapped interior or even outdoor steps. Alternatively, get the creative juices flowing with our mosaic range and utilise linear lines, arches and block colour.
© 2019 - Surface 360 Ltd.