Wood Effect Tiles in Leicester
Porcelain plank tiles with the warmth of real timber and none of the moisture risk, ideal for kitchens, bathrooms and open-plan floors with underfloor heating. On display at both Leicester showrooms.
The look of wood, the resilience of porcelain.
Wood effect porcelain gives you the warmth and grain of timber floorboards with none of the swelling, scratching or sealing that real wood brings, which is exactly why it works in kitchens, bathrooms and over underfloor heating where real timber struggles.
We stock plank formats in light oak, warm walnut and weathered grey tones across both Leicester showrooms, with free samples to check the grain and shade variation in your own light.
Wood effect tiles by tone
Light Oak
Pale, natural oak tones that keep a room feeling light and open. A safe, timeless choice.
Warm Walnut
Deeper brown tones with rich grain for a warmer, more traditional feel.
Weathered Grey
Cool, driftwood-style greys for a modern, Scandinavian look.
Plank Formats
Long plank sizes that mimic real floorboards, laid straight or in herringbone.
Herringbone-suitable
Shorter planks designed for a herringbone or chevron feature floor.
Large Plank
Wide, long planks for a more contemporary, seamless wood floor.
Wood effect floors in real rooms
Getting wood effect right
Why porcelain over timber
In kitchens, bathrooms and over underfloor heating, porcelain wood effect will not swell, scratch or need sealing the way real timber does.
Plank sizes & patterns
Long planks read more like real boards; herringbone and chevron make a feature but need shorter planks and create more waste.
Shade variation
Good wood effect ranges vary the grain and shade plank to plank. Lay from several boxes at once for the most natural result.
Blending the joints
A grout matched closely to the tile tone keeps the planks reading as one floor rather than a grid.
Wood effect tile vs real wood
| Factor | Wood effect porcelain | Real timber |
|---|---|---|
| Water & moisture | Unaffected | Can swell and warp |
| Underfloor heating | Ideal, conducts heat | Restricted, can move |
| Scratching | Highly resistant | Scratches and dents |
| Maintenance | Just clean | Sanding, resealing |
| Best for | Kitchens, bathrooms, UFH | Dry living spaces |
Estimate your coverage
An estimate only. Plank and herringbone layouts create more waste than square tiles, so a 12-15% allowance is sensible. Our team will confirm quantities.
“People are always surprised how realistic wood effect has got, the trick is to lay from several boxes at once so the grain and shade vary like real boards, and to keep the grout tight and matched to the plank. Do that and most visitors will not realise it is tile until they touch it.”
Visit a Leicester showroom
Wigston Showroom
Our South Wigston branch on Saffron Road, signed for bathrooms, showers and wet rooms, with the full range on display and a trade counter for tilers and fitters.
- Address
- 9 Saffron Rd, South Wigston, Wigston LE18 4TD
- Phone
- 0116 277 4001
Thurmaston Showroom
Our Barkby Road branch, with full wall and floor displays, stock, and a trade counter for quick loading of tiles, adhesive and accessories.
- Address
- 117a Barkby Road, Leicester, LE4 9LG
- Phone
- 0116 276 2249
We regularly deliver and serve customers from across Leicester and Leicestershire, including Oadby, Syston, Birstall, Blaby, Enderby, Narborough, Kibworth, Lutterworth, Market Harborough, Melton Mowbray, Loughborough and Hinckley, based on order size.
Built for floor layers and installers
Both showrooms have a trade counter for quick loading of wood effect tiles, adhesive and accessories.
- Trade counters at Wigston and Thurmaston
- Tiles, adhesive, grout and accessories from stock
- Advice on quantities and waste for a specific job
- Collection or free local delivery
Wood effect tiles, Leicester
Modern ranges are very convincing, especially laid from several boxes so the grain and shade vary like real boards.
In wet or heated rooms, yes, they will not swell, scratch or need sealing the way timber does.
Yes, porcelain conducts heat efficiently and is ideal over underfloor heating.
Yes, with shorter plank formats. Herringbone creates more waste, so order a higher allowance.
Yes, free samples are available from both our Wigston and Thurmaston showrooms.
Yes, free local delivery across Leicester and Leicestershire, based on order size.