The Original Metal Mosaic

An Alloy Innovation 1998

They've changed the 'face' of mosaic tiles forever. Sleek and unrelentingly stylish, ALLOY metal mosaics have become the mainstay of the ALLOY metalware range.

A trip to Melbourne by design director Jonathon Worner in 1998 inspired the invention of the, now much imitated, 20x20mm stainless steel sheeted mosaic tiles.

"I was staying at the Adelphi Hotel, Flinders Lane and was taken with the large aluminium panel-clad façade," says Jonathon. "I then started thinking; if aluminium works in panels, how about stainless steel? And how about tiles?".

After many months of rigorous design and testing to ensure long lasting strength and durability, the ALLOY stainless steel mosaic tile was complete. ALLOY was the first and is still the only company to use a thick and solid 2mm material. The tile sheets, unlike low-grade copies, contain no backing mesh plastic inserts or metal look-alike 'metallic' coatings. As a result ALLOY mosaic tiles are highly sought after and distributed world wide, featuring in many high profile commercial and domestic interiors and exteriors.

The ALLOY mosaic tile range now encompasses a full range of materials including stainless steel, copper, brass and raw steel in a striking array of finishes, shapes and sizes accompanied with a full range of installation finishing pieces.

Considering a cheaper, imitation metal mosaic? Think again. Jonathon Worner, design director, explains:

• Some companies will substitute high grade metals with cheaper materials which will corrode and not last. Only ALLOY, manufacturers of the authentic metal mosaic, provides a Certificate of Origin document, which ensures only high grade stainless steels are used.
• Our tiles are Australian Made and therefore guaranteed sweatshop free.
• We have been producing metal mosaics for 10 years and we are recognised for our consistent quality.
• Stainless steel cannot be cut on site without leaving sharp edges and burn marks, ALLOY is the only manufacturer to offer a full range of finishing pieces ensuring a superior finish when a full tile will not fit!
• We have 22 stores in the USA retailing the entire range of mosaics to ensure easy access to stock and finishing pieces.
• ALLOY has agents across Europe to provide designers, architects and tilers with information and support with all ALLOY products.
• Because we design and manufacture, it is easy for us to custom make designs and develop new forms to expand your creative license!
• ALLOY is backed by the top tile adhesive companies who recommend their products for ALLOY mosaics after trials and tests to ensure non stop adhesion! Laticrete has generously provided its own installation procedures for our mosaics with the Latapoxy range.

To provide the perfect installation, ALLOY has developed its own special TILE ADHESIVE; A.O.P.M. - Alloy One Pack Mastic, it is available in 1kg and 2kg tubs (1kg = 2m2 of tiles). Order it here.

ALLOY recommends environmentally sound ENJO mitts for cleaning and maintaining stainless steel tiles www.enjo.net.

To return luster and sheen to copper and brass tiles ALLOY suggest using FLITZ metal polish www.flitz.com

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