# split face tiles 550 150

VARIETY

[Split Face Tiles – Z Panel System](/collections/split-face-tiles "Split Face Tiles")

MATERIAL

Natural Stone

SURFACE FINISH

3D Split Face Natural Texture

SIZE & PACKING

550 x 150 x 11–20 mm  
0.578 m² / 7 pieces per carton  
27.72 m² / 48 cartons per crate  
20.79 m² / 36 cartons per crate

THICKNESS RANGE

11–20 mm (natural variation)

BACK FACE

Flat-backed for adhesive fixing

EDGE PROFILE

Sawn, seamless interlocking edges

MANUFACTURED BY

Overseas-owned production facility (direct supply)

#### Wholesale supply for professional builders and landscapers, supporting consistent long-term projects at stable trade pricing.

## Split Face Tiles – Key Characteristics

-   Interlocking Z-panel format creates a continuous, natural stone appearance with minimal visible joints.
-   Suitable for both interior and exterior walls when installed using appropriate adhesives and preparation methods.
-   Complements modern architecture as well as traditional masonry and garden structures.
-   Designed for straightforward installation without specialist cutting or tooling.
-   For areas with frequent water exposure (showers, water features), the use of a suitable stone sealer may be considered.
-   Samples are available to verify colour tone and surface texture prior to ordering.

## Sealing Split Face Tiles – General Guidance

-   **Natural Surface Preservation:** Split face tiles are intended to express the raw texture of stone. Leaving the surface unsealed allows the stone to breathe and retain its authentic character.
-   **Colour Integrity:** Sealers can alter colour depth and contrast. For customers seeking a true natural finish, sealing is often unnecessary.
-   **External Applications:** In outdoor, well-ventilated environments, sealing is generally not recommended. Natural drying after rainfall allows the stone to perform reliably through seasonal weather cycles.
-   **Internal Applications:** Most interior wall uses present minimal risk of staining or moisture ingress, reducing the functional need for sealing.

### Ordering Guidance – Allow for Contingency

-   A. Despite secure factory packing, minor damage during transport cannot be entirely ruled out.
-   B. Small follow-up quantities shipped by parcel services frequently arrive damaged based on industry experience.

For this reason, any additional quantities must be shipped by pallet. While secure, this involves a minimum **¼-pallet charge**, making small replacement orders inefficient.

### Split Face Tiles – Pre-Purchase Considerations: [Why Minor Adhesive Visibility Is Normal](/pages/consideration-of-split-face-tiles "Why minor adhesive visibility is normal in split face tiles")

## [How to Correctly Install Split Face Tiles](/pages/install-split-face-tiles "How to correctly install split face tiles")

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> Source: [Paving Slabs Direct](https://www.pavingslabsdirect.co.uk/pages/split-face-tiles-550-150)