Replacing original wall tiles — what most people get wrong

Most new glazed wall tiles carry one consistent colour across the entire surface.

Original tiles tell a different story. The glaze shifts — lighter here, deeper there — giving each tile its own character.

New vs. Original Wall Tiles

We glazed the wall tiles for the pub exterior in the image below to order — one consistent colour, no shade variation.

New vs. Original Wall Tiles

The wall tiles in the residential bathroom below were also glazed to order — but this time, with shade variation. The difference speaks for itself.

New vs. Original Wall Tiles

The shade variation you see in original tiles is something we can achieve. More texture, more depth, more life in the wall.

If you're working on a heritage restoration or trying to match existing tiles, we're happy to help. Get in touch.