Four thistles in full bloom radiate from a central ring on these Scottish thistle tiles, with their spiky leaves filling the space between. The thistle is Scotland's national flower and a favourite of Victorian ornament, so the design sits naturally in Scottish home decor.
Details
- Material: solid brass sheet about 1 mm thick, embossed by hand over a hand-punched ground
- Finish: aged bronze patina, sealed with wax
- Size: 20 x 20 cm (7.9 x 7.9 in) or 30 x 30 cm (11.8 x 11.8 in) per tile
- Depth: 6 mm, with a raised rim around each tile; the back is hollow and has a small hanger
- Comes as: sets of tiles in the size you choose
- Handmade: each piece is embossed to order, so relief and patina vary slightly from the photos
Sizes and coverage
Pick a Size, then a Number of tiles. Figures assume tiles butted together.
- 20 x 20 cm with 8 tiles: 0.32 m² (3.4 sq ft), e.g. 4 x 2 tiles = 80 x 40 cm
- 20 x 20 cm with 12 tiles: 0.48 m² (5.2 sq ft), e.g. 4 x 3 tiles = 80 x 60 cm
- 20 x 20 cm with 16 tiles: 0.64 m² (6.9 sq ft), e.g. 4 x 4 tiles = 80 x 80 cm
- 20 x 20 cm with 20 tiles: 0.80 m² (8.6 sq ft), e.g. 5 x 4 tiles = 100 x 80 cm
- 30 x 30 cm with 4 tiles: 0.36 m² (3.9 sq ft), e.g. 2 x 2 tiles = 60 x 60 cm
- 30 x 30 cm with 6 tiles: 0.54 m² (5.8 sq ft), e.g. 3 x 2 tiles = 90 x 60 cm
- 30 x 30 cm with 9 tiles: 0.81 m² (8.7 sq ft), e.g. 3 x 3 tiles = 90 x 90 cm
The tiles cannot be cut, so plan the layout around whole tiles.
Where to use it
- Behind a kitchen range or along the sink wall
- Fireplace surround, chimney breast or overmantel
- A coffee station backsplash
- Feature wall in a living room, dining room or entrance hall
- Above a bathroom basin, as a vanity backsplash
Installing and care
Set them like ordinary wall tile: butter the hollow back with tile adhesive, press each tile onto a flat, clean wall, then grout or caulk the joints once it has cured. A single tile can also hang on its own from the hanger on the back. Behind a cooktop, leave the clearance your cooktop maker asks for. Tiles cannot be cut, so work out the layout in whole tiles first. Clean with a soft, damp cloth and dry it off; scouring pads and harsh cleaners will wear through the patina.
For a related look, see Tudor Rose Tiles with Oak Leaves and Scottish Saltire Knot Tiles, or browse all brass wall tiles.
