Name: Alhambra tile - Spiky Centre - FIRED INK Version
Brand: DoodlePippin
SKU: null
Price: 12.95 GBP
Availability: InStock

Lovely blue-orange design ceramic tile, with a slightly rustic "Spanish farmhouse" feel to it. This is the "spiky centre" version - there's also a "flower centre" version.

The FIRED INK finish is perfect for anywhere you need a scratch-proof and heat-proof tile.

Suitable for hob splashbacks / near direct flame
Suitable for floors (the non slip option is ideal for showers / pools)
Suitable for gardens, patios and conservatories
Suitable for hearths, wood burning stoves and working fireplaces
Heat and scratch proof under normal circumstances.
Resistant to chemicals

Choose size and quantity required from the top menu. Normal turnaround time for FIRED INK tiles (including samples) is 15-25 working days from order to dispatch

Quick info:

6mm or 1/4 inch thick
glossy reflective surface
ceramic
gently rounded top edge
ridged unglazed back
require normal tile adhesive and grouting
kiln fired professionally

These are handmade to order, so a slight variation between each tile is to be expected. Like all tiles, they may also vary in shade between batches - try to buy all the tiles you need in one go!

PLEASE NOTE: these tiles are kiln fired with my designs.

This means they are:

frost proof
UV safe
Non-scratching
Suitable for high-traffic areas and floors (non-slip version available)
Safe to use in high temperatures (up to 1292F / 700 C)

They are also available in a wide range of sizes from mosaics to 60x60cm (24x24 inch).

If you have any questions, I'm always happy to chat - please contact me.

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

As of 1st January 2021, shipping items from the UK to European Union countries is unpredictable.

New import duties and other charges are likely to apply. These may include import duties imposed by your local government, and courier charges imposed for collecting and handling these duties.

I know nothing about the tax and import arrangements in your particular area, and I am not responsible for them.

No refunds will be issued if your parcel is returned to me as a result of you choosing not to pay legitimate import duties.

If you are worried about having to pay import duty, taxes or courier charges, please check with your local tax / import duty authorities BEFORE ORDERING.

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:

Colour is very subjective at the best of times. And every PC, phone and tablet screen shows colours differently, too.

So if you’re trying to match a particular fabric or colour scheme, or aren't 100% sure, I’d strongly recommend buying a sample before going ‘all in’!

I often include video snippets in listings as I find video in daylight is a better guide to how an item looks “in the flesh".

Bear in mind too, that pieces produced in one week may look subtly (or even markedly) different to those produced a month later. For example, a sample tile ordered in June is unlikely to be identical to a batch I make in September.

Specifications, designs, colourways and availability are subject to change without notice.

However I do hold onto old designs, so if you want something and can't see it listed, please contact me.

I make tiles in two different "finishes" - DoodlePippin and Fired Ink.

They're both normal ceramic tiles, but the design is applied in different ways, making them suitable for different uses / applications.

DoodlePippin Tiles

- base is a normal ceramic tile

- the design is heat-printed onto the surface at 200 degrees

- made in my home studio

- available in two or three sizes only

- perfect for decorative use in low traffic areas

- 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

See all DoodlePippin tiles

Fired Ink tiles

- base is a normal tile - usually porcelain
- the design is kiln-fired onto the surface at 900 degrees
- have to be sent off to be fired
- 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
- take around 3-4 weeks from order to dispatch

See all Fired Ink Tiles