Backsplashes, bathroom vanities, bathtubs, benches, bowls, cooking pots, countertops, fireplaces, fireplace fireboxes, fireplace surrounds, floors, furnaces, lintels, pizza stones, planters, sculptures, shower stalls, sinks, table tops, and window sills. If you can imagine it, you can probably use soapstone.

A convection system ensures good air circulation around the stove and therefore good heating distribution in the space being heated. Soapstone/tile covering also traps heat and ensures stable heat output long after use.

Tiles can be used in virtually any part of the house like bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms, portico, foyer, drive way, drawing / living rooms, study, lobby, pooja room etc. They can be used both on the walls and floors. Some special tiles can be used in industries too.

Soapstone is a soft metamorphic rock consisting mostly of talc. It is more porous than marble and limestone, and is available in fewer colors than marble: typically it's available in grays and gray/greens.. It is best used in accent areas, entry walls, fireplaces, vanities and shower walls. Soapstone is not recommended for kitchens and wet bars because it can be stained by fruit juice and alcohol and it is prone to scratches.

Underfloor heating is an ideal, inexpensive heating system when using ceramic, porcelain or natural stone tiles. Ceramic tiles are great conductors of heat. (Remember the old ceramic brick in the radiator !)

tiles were one of the earliest acceptable roofing materials, they are found on houses built as early as 1910. The past two decades have also seen an increase in the use of tiles.

The tile coatings and the inks are improving all the time. We belong to many associations so that we can offer the best tiles to our clients. Right now, there are no recommended tiles for outdoor use, however, some customers have used the tiles vertically outdoors in shaded areas and have not had any problems. The inks, however, are not completely UV stable and can/will fade in direct sunlight. Using the tiles outdoors is not recommended at this time but may be done at your own risk.

Our pebble tiles range in color and are popular because of its durability, texture and unique look. Our pebble stone mats can be used indoors and outdoors. This product is a popular item to use on patios, steps, swimming pools, backsplashes, showers, kitchens, driveways and around fireplaces.

The standard assembled tiles can NOT be used outdoors. In special situations we can provide the metal "shells" of some of our most durable metals to be used outdoors. *the substrate & adhesive used to mount the tiles outdoors would be you or your contractor's responsibility.

Our stainless steel tiles or natural copper tiles can be used for countertops, BUT you must take into consideration that our tiles are uncoated metal and will become scratched and can possibly be dented when used for countertops.

No, we do not recommend using our tiles on floors. They are not designed for that amount of load and will likely become dented.

Most tiles that are frost resistant may be used outdoors. However, for safety reasons it is recommended that they are slip resistant.

No because of the nature and detail of the decoration we do not recommend our tiles are used for worktops where they are likely to be subject to abrasive cleaners.

Small tiles are very well suited for outdoors. All tiles have a very high tolerance to freeze/thaw conditions, as they are nonporous. They are also resistant to acid rain, ultra violet rays and chemicals.

Ceramic tiles and ceramic encaustic tiles can be used with an under-floor heating system as they are superb conductors and retainers of heat and, having been fired to around 1,100F degrees, there is no risk of them cracking. Conversely, carreaux de ciments tiles are unsuitable for under-floor heating systems as they are in the first instance cured rather than fired and would likely be too thick for heat to dissipate effectively anyway.

Yes. Roof tiles come in many colors, shapes, and sizes. In fact, with modern innovations, concrete roof tile manufacturers can produce tiles to suit almost any architectural style from authentic Spanish and Mediterranean to New England Colonial, historic or contemporary. Roof tiles can be flat or round, simulate wood shakes, or replicate centuries-old roofing materials. The possibilities are virtually limitless. BACK TO TOP

A comprehensive, ever developing, range including Clip-In, Tegular, Beam Grid as well as bespoke solutions for individual projects. Yes, Burgess is BS EN ISO: 9002 registered. This is regularly audited by the British Standards Institute.

We recommend using mild soap and water to clean your soapstone countertops. Because soapstone is dense and non-porous, it is very germ and bacteria resistant. Soapstone is naturally a clean surface. That being said, you can use any common household cleaners on your soapstone counters. You do not have to worry about using ammonia based cleaners, like you would with granite and marble.

Soapstone is a very durable, proven countertop material, but it can be scratched. The good news if you do not like the scratches, they can be buffed out with standard sand paper. Often what appears to be a scratch is actually the mineral oil being removed form the surface. Usually the ???scratch??? can be removed just by applying mineral oil to the area. Many of our customers like the patina that develops over time with their soapstone countertops.

It's a darker natural stone and comes in shades of grayish to green to blues, and charcoal gray. Random markings include white veining, shades of green, amber or beige in the shape of veins or other formations.

The price will depend on your location and also the availability. It is usually priced about the same as an expensive granite. Located near the Twin Cities? Get a free estimate on Soapstone Countertops.

Play Tiles have been used to reduce noise levels where noise from wheeled toys over concrete has caused a problem. Although we are unable to supply data on noise level reduction.

No, your tiles should not fade if placed in the home out of direct sunlight. Exposed to indoor fluorescent or incandescent lighting will not cause the tiles to fade even after years and years.

Porcelain tiles are characterized by their very low water absorption. This is a result of the very high compression rate of the tile body during the firing stage or gressification, which provides maximum hardness and resistance to bending. Thus, when cutting porcelain, one should follow these guidelines: Use an electric cutter equipped with a diamond disk for porcelain tiles that have been previously cold.

Yes, broadly speaking. The tiles are oil-, acid- and alkali- resistant and are very strong and durable. However, we do not recommend that the tiles be used in any process that involves ethyl acetate, acetic ether or ethyl ethanoate as this reacts with PVC and attacks the integrity of the tile.

No, our special tiles only come with unfinished edges. We suggest that if you plan to use your mural in a backsplash, you can either finish the mural piece with coordinating colored tiles that are bull-nosed or use a framing tile to frame the mural. We do offer mounting and framing (wood frames) as an additional service for wall hangings.

There are a multitude of options available to frame our murals. We recommend our customers visit a local tile store or consult with an installer once the mural is received to select an appropriate border or pencil tile to frame the work. Accurate color matching is possible once the mural is onsite.