Poarte – A
We developed Poarte – A as one of nine white shades inspired by the tones of original reclaimed antique Delft tiles. This newly made tile captures the authentic look and feel of original Delft work and serves as a base for our arranged mixes and hand-painted decorated Delft tiles.
Poarte – A is featured in the Warm mix, Colourful mix, and All-in mix, but you’re also welcome to create your own combination or use it on its own.
Pinholes in the corners
Pinholes were part of the production process before 1860. The tile was cut out of clay and to keep it steady while cutting it, a wooden board was placed on top of it with two, three or sometimes even four pins entering the clay (and thus the tile). Adding this enhancement creates two of these pinholes in each tile. It contributes to the authentic and imperfect look and feel of the tiles.
Crackled finish
Crazing is a phenomenon that produces a network of fine cracks on the surface of Delft tiles (and other ceramics). It happens over time (decades, if not centuries). This enhancement is really a matter of taste, as many consider it to be part of the antique experience, while others prefer a tile without. If you are looking for an aged and imperfect look, it is very much worth adding it.
How to order these tiles?
If you are interested in ordering our tiles, you can contact one of our dealers. They can also assist you with samples. Click here to find a dealer.
Product disclaimer
Our Delft tiles are made with traditional methods and hand-painted by up to five different artists, so minor variations in colour, size and design are common. We do not offer machine made perfection, but do offer a very high quality standard. It allows us to make sure that our tiles are suitable to use for all indoor installations with the charm and imperfections Delft tiles are known for. They will last for decades, maybe even centuries.
Specifications
- inventory numberPoarte - A
- tile typeWall tile - Indoors
- Tile size (approx.)13 by 13 cm's / 5.1" by 5.1
- Tile thickness (approx.)7 to 8 mm's / 0.3"
- Quantity per M2 or SF60 tiles per m2 / 5.5 tiles per SF
- decoration techniqueNot applicable
- number of unique scenesNot applicable
- shades of whitePoarte - A
- shade consistencyPoarte - A is a consistent shade of white with the common minor variations one can expect from a hand-glazed product.
- Decoration colourNot applicable
- corner motifNone - can be added
- Available enhancementsCrackled finish & pinholes
- Available as edge (bullnose) tile?Yes
- Available as corner tile?Yes
- suitable forWalls, backsplashes, ceilings, fireplace surrounds, bathrooms, wet-rooms.
- not suitable forFloors, outside and swimming pools.
- sealerThe tiles do not require a sealer from a functionality perspective. In wet rooms one may decide to use a sealer to prevent natural crazing.
- installation guideClick here to download
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I buy these tiles?You can buy our tiles by contacting one of our dealers through the 'find a dealer' page.
- How can the tiles be cleaned?Clean tile surfaces with a non-abrasive, mild and PH neutral cleaner. Neutral cleaners are devoid of acids, caustics, harsh fillers, or abrasives that could scratch the surface of the tile. Do not use abrasive cleaning pads, steel wool, metal brushes or scouring pads as these may scratch the surface of the glaze. Crackled tiles that will face regular wet use should be sealed after installation and periodically as needed.
- How to install the tiles?Please contact us for a full installation guide.
- What’s the warrantee?A warranty period of 2 years applies to the newly sold and delivered tiles, unless otherwise agreed.
- How are the tiles produced?You can read more about this on our 'how it's made' page.
- How many tiles can I order?There is no minimum order quantity. Most orders of plain white Delft tiles can be covered from our stock, while the decorated tiles are in general 'made to order'.
