The Brick Tile Company

The Brick Tile Company: genuine clay brick slips for interior and exterior use

The Brick Tile Company presents itself as a leading UK supplier of brick slips, a product it describes as tiles cut from genuine clay bricks, not imitation. The company markets these pieces for cladding walls and surfaces both inside and outside homes and businesses, and complements its catalogue with accessories, technical guides and calculation tools.

What brick slips are and how they are made

According to the company's information, brick slips are tiles obtained by cutting real clay bricks; only the contemporary range is produced by extrusion. Each blend comes in boxes with full brick tiles, corner tiles and half tiles. Corner tiles cover external corners and half tiles allow different patterns to be created. The company notes that, due to the firing of natural clay, each brick is unique in colour and texture, which creates the visual effect of the finished project.

Collections and finishes

The catalogue is organised into several collections. The reclaimed style range is described as rustic and timeless, with a weathered texture and organic finish; it is cut from new bricks to meet current quality standards, but receives a rustic finish through tumbling. The traditional collection reproduces classic brick, with natural colour variation and texture typical of fired clay; the company warns that it may have a slight bow due to the manufacturing process, although it is more consistent in shape than the reclaimed range. The contemporary range is presented as the most modern, with a smooth and elegant finish, consistent shape and colours, and slightly thinner as it is an extruded purpose-made brick slip.

In addition to the collections, the site allows filtering by colour: red, cream, brown, orange, yellow, white, grey and black. It also includes special categories such as fireplace chamber panels and outlet brick slips, as well as samples.

Applications: interior spaces and exterior cladding

The company states that brick slips can be used in virtually any location, as they withstand heat and weather. It notes that brick absorbs water, so sealant can be applied once dry, which helps in bathrooms, kitchen splashbacks and floors. Among the uses it mentions are feature walls, fireplaces, kitchens, bathrooms, floors and exterior applications.

For exteriors, the company explains that brick slips are designed for outdoor use, as are the mortar and adhesive. They can be installed directly onto stable masonry with primer and adhesive, or onto brick slip backer boards, which it recommends when building with timber frame or ICF, when existing masonry is unstable, or when adding an extra cavity or insulation. It also warns that, although the adhesive can adhere to render, it cannot know the adhesion of the render to the existing masonry, so it advises using boards in those cases. For structures 11 metres high or more, it offers a railed brick slip system that requires no adhesive, as the pieces have grooves cut during the process.

The site mentions specific applications such as full cladding of a property, a wall or an annexe, as well as outdoor kitchens, patios, paths and seating areas. It also includes inspiration pages for interiors, feature walls, kitchens, fireplaces, bathrooms, extensions and porches, outdoor kitchens and garden rooms, landscaping, commercial projects and flooring.

Accessories and installation

The company sells accessories to complete the installation: brick slip adhesive, pointing mortar, primer, 10mm spacers, sealant and cladding panels. Pointing mortar is available in three colours.

For those who want to install it themselves, it offers a step-by-step guide and an installation video. For those who prefer a professional, it has a list of recommended installers nationwide; to access them, the customer must send their postcode. The company also offers calculation help through calculators that guide on the number of boxes needed according to the laying pattern, work across multiple areas and include a specific one for fireplaces. If the project is more complex, the customer can contact them for additional help.

Design and selection tools

The site includes a brick slip visualiser that allows you to see the blends with the chosen mortar in your own space, by uploading a photo or using one of the available stock images. It also offers sample panels and inspiration images.

Featured catalogue

Among the best-selling blends shown on the site are Blend 4 at £75.00/m², Blend 1 at £80.00/m², Blend 10 at £70.00/m², Blend 71 at £70.00/m², Blend 20 at £65.00/m², Blend 3 at £70.00/m², Blend 2 at £70.00/m² and Blend 89 at £75.00/m². The company states that these prices correspond to its catalogue at the time of analysis.

Informative content and case studies

The company's blog publishes guides, case studies and news. Among the visible entries are articles on using brick slips where a moisture barrier is needed, on whether restored houses sell better, and a case study on Doone Brae, a development of five eco-friendly and energy-efficient detached homes near Harpenden, designed to maximise planning potential and environmental performance.

Location and contact

Phone: 03338 804807 · Email: support@thebricktilecompany.com · Hours: Monday to Friday: 09:00 - 17:00; Saturday and Sunday: closed