Subtle, steel blue-grey ceramic wall tiles with a geometric pattern that reminds me of Celtic knotwork.
Please read the description fully to check tile suitability.
- This listing is for a SINGLE tile
- 5mm or 1/4 inch thick
- glossy reflective surface
- ceramic
- gently rounded top edge
- ridged unglazed back
- require normal tile adhesive and grouting
- heat printed in my home studio, using my own millefiori designs
These are handmade to order, so a slight variation between each tile is to be expected.
PLEASE NOTE:these tiles are heat printed, which means they will scratch if you drag heavy things over the surface, or scour with abrasive cleaners.Normal cleaning is fine!
They're suitable for :
- splashbacks in kitchens and bathrooms
- cubby holes
- utility rooms -
- en suite bathrooms
- guest bathrooms
- mantel pieces
- kitchen walls away from direct heat sources
- decorative fireplace applications (away from heat sources)
- dining areas.
NOT suitable for
- outdoors or conservatories
- areas which are touched by direct flame or high temperatures
- areas which receive a lot of direct sunlight or UV as the design may fade over the years
- floors and high-traffic areas
- not suitable for areas which are regularly scrubbed, bleached or scoured with agressive cleaners. Regular cleaning with non abrasive cleaners is fine!
If you need tiles suitable for these areas, please see my FIRED INK range, which are hard-wearing tiles for floors, pools, and high traffic / high temperature areas.
Tiles are not great candidates for shipping, being both heavy and fragile! However I have now shipped DoodlePippin tiles all over the world, with remarkably few breakages.
Making time: Heat printed tiles made in my studio will take 3-5 days from order to dispatch.
Kiln-fired (Fired Ink) tiles take longer. You can expect them to be dispatched 3-4 weeks after they're ordered.
Your tiles will be sent to the address given by you in your order, (please make sure it's the correct one as parcels sent to the "wrong" address are non-refundable).
My standard UK shipping is Royal Mail Second Class Tracked for small parcels, and DPD or another parcel courier for larger packages over 2kg. A contact number to enable the courier to get in touch with you is extremely useful and in some cases required.
Royal Mail Second Class aims to get your parcel to you in 3-5 business days (including Saturdays). Obviously Christmas, Easter and bank holidays are a bit more of a lottery! If I know there's a problem or a delay, I will contact you via email to let you know.
International shipping:
Unfortunately, since the advent of Covid, the cost of international shipping has gone through the roof. The shipping cost will be based on the weight and size of your parcel.
Please bear in mind that overseas orders can be subject to unexpected and sometimes very lengthy delays that are outside of my control (eg hold ups in customs).
If you are concerned about local taxes and import duties that your parcel might attract, please check with your local tax / import duty authorities before you order.
NB: Shipping to Europe post-Brexit
The main difference between my heat printed DoodlePippin tiles, and the kiln-fired 'Fired Ink' version, is in their intended use.
See below for my recommendations for various common tile applications.
| Intended use | Recommended finish | Why? |
| Kitchen Sink splashback | DoodlePippin OR Fired Ink | Low heat / low abrasion |
| Bathroom Sink Splashback | DoodlePippin OR Fired Ink | Low heat / low abrasion |
| Worktop Splashback | DoodlePippin OR Fired Ink | Low heat / Low abrasion |
| Hob Splashback - Gas | Fired Ink | High heat / flame |
| Hob Splashback - Induction | DoodlePippin OR Fired Ink | Low to moderate heat |
| Hob splashback - Aga | DoodlePippin OR Fired Ink | Low to moderate heat |
| Hob splashback - Electric | Fired Ink | High heat |
| Floors | Fired ink | High abrasion / non slip finish required |
| Shower cubicle | DoodlePippin OR Fired Ink | Low heat / low abrasion |
| Shower niche or shelf | DoodlePippin OR Fired Ink | Low heat / low abrasion |
| Decorative shower panel | DoodlePippin OR Fired Ink | Low heat / low abrasion |
| Conservatory | Fired Ink | High UV |
| Outside | Fired Ink | High UV |
| Decorative tile panel | DoodlePippin OR Fired Ink | Low heat / low abrasion |
| Non-working Fireplace Hearth | DoodlePippin OR Fired Ink | Low heat / low abrasion |
| Working Fireplace Hearth | Fired Ink | High heat / knocks and scrapes |
| Fireplace cheeks - non working | DoodlePippin OR Fired Ink | Low heat / low abrasion |
| Fireplace cheeks - working | Fired Ink | High temp |
| Fireplace surround | DoodlePippin OR Fired Ink | Low heat / low traffic |
| Swimming Pool interior | Fired Ink | High UV / pool chemicals |
| Swimming Pool - poolside or floor | Fired Ink | High UV / non slip finish required |
| Tabletop - frequent use | Fired Ink | Knocks and scrapes |
| Tabletop - exterior / patio | Fired Ink | High UV / Knocks and scrapes |
| Tabletop - infrequent use | DoodlePippin OR Fired Ink | Low UV / low traffic |
| Coasters / trivets / teapot stands | Fired Ink | Knocks and scrapes |
| Exterior Numbers, Letters & names | Fired Ink | High UV |
| Interior Numbers, Letters & Names | DoodlePippin | Low UV / Low Traffic |
| Stair risers - exterior | Fired Ink | High UV |
| Stair risers - interior | DoodlePippin OR Fired Ink | Low UV / Low Traffic |
| Mosaics - interior use | DoodlePippin OR Fired Ink | Low UV |
| Mosaics - exterior use | Fired Ink | High UV |
More info on the different finishes here:
DoodlePippin Tiles
- base is a normal ceramic tile- the design is heat-printed onto the surface at 200 degrees- made in my home studio- restricted range of sizes- perfect for decorative use in low traffic areas- not suitable for high temperatures / flame- in high UV areas (eg conservatories / outdoors) the design may gradually fade- accurate reproduction of the colours of the original 'cane'- not very scratch resistant- normal non-abrasive cleaning is fine
Fired Ink tiles
- the design is kiln-fired onto the surface at 900 degrees
- have to be sent off to be fired, and therefore
- can be made in a very wide range of sizes, from mosaics to 60cm across
- three different finishes including gloss, satin, and full non-slip
- suitable for all areas, including floors, swimming pools and exteriors
- colours are often more muted than heat-printed originals
- scratch resistant and UV stable
I want you to be 100% delighted with your purchase. So if for any reason you are not, please let me know!
Below you'll find my general Returns, Refunds and Exchanges policy.
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FAULTY or DAMAGED ITEMS:
If you find there's a problem with your order, please contact me within 7 days of delivery.
Let me know what's happened and what you'd like me to do.
On faulty items, I offer prompt replacement or a refund as standard.
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NON-FAULTY ITEMS
Most of my pieces (including tiles, mugs, chopping boards, coasters etc) are made to order.
As a courtesy, I do accept returns on most made-to-order pieces (exceptions are listed below).
BUT I reserve the right to charge a 50% restocking fee, and to impose a maximum refund limit of £250.
In other words, you'll get a refund of 50% of the purchase price once I’ve received the undamaged item/s back, up to a maximum of £250.
This is because all returned items have to be checked, photographed, and re-listed - at a big discount - as 'ready-made' sale sets (like these).
I also have to find somewhere to store them until they are resold, which might be years.
(Click here to see where most returns end up)
I operate a different policy with single tile samples. On individual tile samples, I will refund 100% of the purchase price of the tiles once they're back with me.
Shipping is non-refundable in either direction.
Glass Splashbacks: As they are made to order in bespoke sizes, all glass splashbacks are non-returnable and non-refundable. Please check your dimensions carefully before ordering!
Wallpaper: As wallpaper is printed to order, it is non-refundable and non-returnable. Please check you're ordering exactly the right paper type and quantity for your project.
If you find a fault, or the wrong item has been delivered, please contact me and I'll arrange for a replacement to be dispatched as soon as possible.
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DUTY & TAX
Some countries do charge import duty and / or tax on shipments from the UK.
The shipment value at which duty starts to be applied, and the charge, varies enormously. It also changes regularly, and (in my experience) is inconsistently applied.
In other words, some large, expensive parcels get through without any additions, and some small, inexpensive shipments don't.
I ship to more than 180 different states, countries and territories and, to be honest, I can't keep up with the import arrangments for them all.
So all shipments are sent 'duty unpaid'.
This means if a shipment ends up with fees to pay on import, it's down to the recipient to pay them.
If you choose not to pay the duty, the parcel may be destroyed, or it may be returned to me (sometimes with hefty charges added).
For this reason, parcels that are not delivered, are returned to me, or are destroyed because of unpaid duties or taxes, are non refundable.
If this worries you, please investigate your local tax and import duty arrangments BEFORE placing your order.
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USE CONTRARY TO GUIDELINES
Intended use and limitations are clearly stated in the listing.
For instance, intense heat / flame / abrasives / chemical cleaners may harm decorative finishes.
Take note of the care instructions / useage guidelines before using or installing your item/s.
I can't refund items that have been used, or installed, contrary to their intended use or stated limitations.
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HOW TO RETURN ITEMS
If you have items to return, please...
- Contact me to let me know what's gone wrong and to work out how to proceed. This is because, in a busy studio, an 'unnanounced' parcel may sit unopened for weeks. It may even get unpacked and put away without me knowing.
- Send pictures if your items are faulty or damaged. I need these to claim on my postal insurance; refunds can't be issued without them.
- Package items to be returned in the the same manner as they were shipped, using the same appropriately protective layers.
- Get proof of postage. I would strongly recommend a tracked service, as I can't refund items that go missing, or arrive damaged.
I will issue a refund as soon as the piece arrives back safely on my desk, but depending on your payment method, it may take several days for the refund to be processed.
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