Titanium Mosaic
Titanium as an element occurs within a number of mineral deposits that are widely distributed in the earth, and is found in almost all living things, water, rocks, and soils. It was discovered in 1791 by the clergyman and amateur geologist, William Gregor, in Cornwall, Great Britain, and named after the Titans, earth giants in early Greek mythology. It’s a lustrous, silver-coloured metal with low density and high strength.
Titanium Tiles
The most useful properties of Titanium are a high strength-to-density ratio, and high resistance to fatigue, corrosion, cracking, and high temperatures. It’s also non-toxic. Its use in industrial production began after 1945. As it’s comparatively light, strong, and rust-free, it began to be applied in the aerospace, chemical, and electrical power industries, amongst others. Architects began using titanium in the 1970s, particularly in severely corrosive, coastal areas, where its high corrosion resistance made it an extremely interesting building material.
Titanium is the most versatile of the metals used by ALLOY to create their stunning mosaic tiles. It’s available in the variants ‘Smoke’, ‘Gold’ and ‘Amber’, which vary considerably in their appearance, from a cool ‘silver’ to a warm ‘gold’ to virtually black. Titanium Amber and Titanium Gold tiles have been developed to provide the striking sheen of copper and brass tiles without the eventual natural patina that occurs when these metals are exposed to the air and oxidise. Titanium Gold tiles in a mirror finish allow one of the most dramatic looks, as they create an extravagantly sparkling gold surface without the expense of gold-plating. Titanium Smoke – ALLOY’s latest addition – offers a unique, reflective, dark grey surface that doesn’t immediately resemble a metal.
ALLOY’s innovative Titanium-plated tiles provide a range of metal finishes that are unique, contemporary and resilient. They’re available in the following colours and finishes:
Titanium Amber – resembles copper – brushed and mirror finish
Titanium Gold – resembles brass or gold – brushed and mirror finish
Titanium Smoke – brushed and mirror finish
Titanium Gold brushed mosaic tiles
Titanium Plated Gold Brushed Finish has been designed to capture the colour and fine grain texture of brushed brass without the eventual natural patina that occurs when brass oxidises. These tiles are easy to maintain and guaranteed to retain their unique colour and lustre.
Titanium Gold mirror mosaic tiles
ALLOY’s innovative Titanium-plated Gold Mirror Finish has been designed to capture the striking gold colour of brass in a mirror finish without the eventual natural patina that occurs when brass oxidises. It also provides the authentic look of solid gold without the expense of gold plating. These tiles are easy to maintain and guaranteed to retain their unique colour and lustre.
Titanium Amber brushed mosaic tiles
ALLOY’s innovative Titanium plated Amber tiles have been designed to capture the colour and fine grain texture of brushed copper without the eventual natural patina that occurs when copper oxidises. These tiles are easy to maintain and guaranteed to retain their unique colour and lustre.
Titanium Amber mirror mosaic tiles
The innovative Titanium-plated Amber tiles have been designed to capture the striking colour of copper in a mirror finish without the eventual natural patina that occurs when copper oxidises. These tiles are easy to maintain and guaranteed to retain their unique colour and lustre.
Titanium Smoke brushed mosaic tiles
ALLOY’s innovative Titanium-plated Smoke Brushed Finish tile offers a unique, deep grey – almost black – surface that has a ‘grain’: fine parallel lines that form the brushed finish. The look is sleek, subtle and and incredibly striking. It is also exclusive to ALLOY.
Titanium Smoke mirror mosaic tiles
ALLOY’s innovative Titanium-plated Smoke Mirror Finish tile offers a unique, deep grey – almost black – surface that has a high level of reflection. The look is sleek, subtle and and incredibly striking. It is also exclusive to ALLOY.
The Advantages of Titanium
Titanium offers an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, excellent corrosion resistance and retains its properties even at high temperature.
Titanium is a contemporary, innovative, high-tech material, often used in the aerospace, food processing, sports equipment and medical industries.
Titanium is the most versatile of the metals used by ALLOY. It’s available in 6 variants from a cool ‘silver’ to a warm ‘gold’ to virtually black.
