H&E Smith Ltd: Turning the corner

One of H&E Smith’s greatest assets is our capability to design and manufacture solid-ceramic corner tiles.

We can create corner tiles in a variety of sizes, shapes and formats, resulting in a high-quality, seamless finish to installations. This versatility has proved invaluable in numerous projects we have completed, and has enabled us to provide our clients with design solutions that are both technically and aesthetically sound.

Below is just a small selection of the corner tiles we produce:
 

Above right: 4.5x3" external quadrant corners shown in Teapot Brown & Snowdrop,
as used in the Ben Sherman Carnaby Street store (left)

 

Above: Coved skirting corner tiles in Pure White,
as produced for Hawksmoor Restaurant, Spitalfields, London

 

Above, left to right:
Corner for 6x2"quadrant tile in Victorian Black;
45 degree skirting corner in Victorian Green (for use with 4.5x3" quadrant corner); cornice corner in Jade.

 

Flying the flag: our tiled Union Jack

A great project we've been working on here at H&E Smith Ltd has recently gone from a work-in-progress in our factory...

 

...to a bold, impactful statement piece. The Union Jack was created from individual tiles, painstakingly cut and positioned by hand to form the lines of the flag. The tiles were glazed in Midnight Blue, Burgundy and Snowdrop, and the high-shine finish really shows off the colours.

Since creating this flag, we've been commissioned by a customer to make a bespoke Union Jack in varying shades of pink! Watch this space for photos of the finished piece...

Great British tiles!



Crackle tiles

If you're looking for tiles with some subtle detailing, H&E Smith's crackle glaze may be just for you.

Our crackle tiles are distinctive but not overpowering. The finish gives them a wonderful antique, aged feel which would really compliment a vintage or shabby chic style setting.

The tiles are available in a range of sizes and formats - please get in touch for more information.

New British Ceramic Tile ranges in showroom

We have some beautiful new ranges from British Ceramic Tile in our showroom, perfect if you're thinking of redecorating as we move towards Autumn and Winter.

Whether you want a modern, contemporary tile or something more traditional, the range spans a variety of styles and genres - there is something for everyone. A small selection of the new tiles is shown below to give you a taster of what's on offer; however nothing compares to visiting our showroom and seeing the tiles in their full glory.

 Above Left: Rapolano Noce / Right: Marmaris Noce

 Above: Ditto Wave Light Grey

Above left: Mimeo Grey / Right: Murmur Grey

Images courtesy of British Ceramic Tile

Get ready for winter!

We don't want to wish summer away any faster, but now it's September thoughts of the colder months will no doubt start creeping into our minds...

With log burners and wood burning stoves extremely popular at the moment, you may be considering investing in one to ensure your home stays warm and cosy this winter. If so, H&E Smith Ltd offer a wide range of tiles suitable for hearths and areas housing a burner or stove.

From our traditional Basalt Black tile to the more colourful, glazed tiles produced at our Stoke-on-Trent factory, we're certain you'll find something to suit your requirements.

Above: Victorian Green & Victorian Blue glazed fireplace tiles

We also provide beautiful, earth-tone quarry tiles - perfect for when you want something a little more rustic or neutral so that your log burner takes pride of place.

You can find tiles suitable for fireplaces and burners here, along with heat-proof adhesive for their installation. As well as standard plain tiles, we provide round-edge and double round-edge tiles for use on edges and corners of hearths if needed.

Keep cosy this winter!