Wickes Everest Slate Porcelain Tile 600 X 300mm Sample

Contemporary - Modern era design

Marble - A type of rock varying in colour. Commonly calcite or dolomite

Porcelain - A ceramic material

Contemporary - A design reference to indicate post war modern design

Grey - A colour often associated with old age (going grey)

Wall - A physical barrier between two areas

Mosaic - An image made up of small pieces of coloured material, glass and ceramic are common

Stone - Or Rock is a naturally occuring mineral categorised into three types, Igneous, Sedimentary and Metamorphic

Natural - not manmade

Contemporary - An object that is living in the same time.

Matt - A non glossy colour that light wont reflect off.

Design - A drawing or styles that shows the look and functionality of something before its made.

Wickes began trading in 1972 as a do-it-yourself store. They now have over 200 stores throughout the UK. The company focus on supplying products to the building trade, as well as materials for home improvement projects. Their products range from fitted kitchens and bathrooms, to all manner of building supplies. They sell doors, windows, flooring, tiles, paint, wallpaper, decorative materials, lighting, heating, plumbing, work wear and gardening supplies. They also offer professionally designed bespoke kitchens and bathrooms, alongside their budget take home ranges. The company was purchased by the builders merchants Travis Perkins in 2005. They now also have stores in mainland Europe, Ireland and South Africa.