Wickes Polished Granite Black Natural Stone Tile 305 X 305mm

Contemporary - Modern era design

Black - A colour which does not emit any colour of the spectrum. Black absorbs all frequencies of the spectrum.

Contemporary - A design reference to indicate post war modern design

Water Resistant - A mark to indicate how well an item, usualy a watch, resists water ingress

water - A chemical substance. Chemical formula H2O.

Stone - Or Rock is a naturally occuring mineral categorised into three types, Igneous, Sedimentary and Metamorphic

polished - A process that makes and object or surface shiny. A refined and flawless finish.

Earth - A planet third from the sun. Similar size to Venus but rich in water and complex life.

Quality - An object that has quality is superior in function and finish than a less quality object.

Natural - not manmade

Resistant - Something that can repel against something.

Contemporary - An object that is living in the same time.

Home - A place of permanent residence for families.

Popular - Something that is admired and liked by many people.

Design - A drawing or styles that shows the look and functionality of something before its made.

Wickes began trading in 1972 as a do-it-yourself store. They now have over 200 stores throughout the UK. The company focus on supplying products to the building trade, as well as materials for home improvement projects. Their products range from fitted kitchens and bathrooms, to all manner of building supplies. They sell doors, windows, flooring, tiles, paint, wallpaper, decorative materials, lighting, heating, plumbing, work wear and gardening supplies. They also offer professionally designed bespoke kitchens and bathrooms, alongside their budget take home ranges. The company was purchased by the builders merchants Travis Perkins in 2005. They now also have stores in mainland Europe, Ireland and South Africa.