Posted in Minoli
27th May 2026
Wood-look porcelain tiles, planks and pavers realistically replicate the timber tones of so many species, offering remarkable variety and versatility. The most avant-garde ranges include the silver shades of birch, through tints of teak and hazelnut, to ashen oak and ebony.
Across the breadth and depth of Minoli’s wood-look collections, specific ranges offer up distinctly different aesthetic qualities to support the trend of incorporating natural finishes into both traditional and modern property designs.
The very latest advancements in wood-effect porcelain have seen the introduction of extra-long plank formats, intricate décor pieces, outdoor specification product lines, with a 20 mm thickness and R11 slip resistance ratings, and even super-sized slabs.
Minoli’s wood-look ranges are often specified as alternatives to traditional timber flooring or decking. Over natural wood, porcelain tiles have practical advantages in that they will not shrink, split or splinter, warp or show wear, and they are ultimately easier to clean and maintain.
Being almost impervious to moisture and dirt, they are better suited for use in humid and wet areas, will not rot or allow algae to adhere, are highly resistant to extreme temperatures and excellent conductors of under floor heating.
Porcelain tiles can also be manufactured in a wider range of colours but with greater consistency. Higher pattern frequencies ensure the diversity and distribution of the design appears organic, but production in parcels using the same batch of raw materials ensures a homogeneous chromatic finish and calibrated sizes with rectified edges.
Today we’re featuring a selection of our most frequently specified series of wood-look tiles.
Essenza Oudh
As the name suggests, Essenza Oudh seeks to capture the essence of wood in its design and embraces the urge to get back in touch with nature using materials with tactile textures and warm, natural colours.
These wonderful wood-effect tiles, in various lengths and large formats, have the gorgeous graining and natural knots of their organic counterparts, but with all the technical advantages of a high-performance porcelain product.
This is a very versatile range with seven creative colours, as well as three delightfully detailed décor pieces, Essenza Oudh Ubud, Stick and the exciting Florio design which creates sizeable, intricate patterned squares, with features emulating hand-crafted joinery in a sizeable 120/120 scale.
Valkiria
With the graceful grain of oak, Valkiria Esir Décor creates fascinating feature walls as light falls across the structured, slatted surface.
This Nordic inspired porcelain, Matt tile, in a natural Oak tone with a flawless, fluted finish is in tune with the latest design directions also seen in contemporary furniture and fittings.
A truly versatile addition to the Core Collection in 30/75 dimensions, Valkiria Esir Décor would suit pairing with many other designs of tile, be they wood, marble, stone or concrete-effect.
Jurupa
The Jurupa Series faithfully reproduces the organic irregularities of real wood with extraordinary detail, but with all the technical advantages of a high-performance, rectified porcelain product.
Suitable for use in almost any area of the home, Jurupa features both Matt and Grip surfaces, in five colourways ranging from pale and cool greys, through to and warmer brown and walnut-tones.
We’ve seen some superb installations of Jurupa in kitchens, bathrooms, hallways and even larger open plan living areas where the linear formats seemingly extends the sense of space.
Heartwood
The Heartwood Collection presents a refined aesthetic, inspired by wood that has been treated with only natural oils. This allows the welcoming warmth of wood to shine through and ignite interiors with rich timber tints and a vibrant aesthetic.
Heartwood is a well-established range which is frequently specified by private and professional clients seeking a natural décor theme. The three colourways come in plank formats and a choice of charming décor pieces with linear grooves, a basket-weave design and a stunning chevron pattern with marble-effect inserts.
Bowland & Aland
The Minoli Bowland and Aland Series both feature in the Minoli Core Essentials Collection and, specifically selected to appeal to our property development and housebuilder clients, they represent outstanding value for money.
Available in two natural colourways, Bowland is perfectly suited for installation on both walls and floors, and could be used in larger, open plan kitchens or living areas, to join up interconnecting rooms or to finish individual spaces such as bathrooms, studies and cloakrooms.
Aland has a more dispersed and varied pattern, with graceful graining through the length of the tile face. Also available in two tempting tonal designs, the precision rectified edges of this series allow for exacting installations, on both floors and walls, in either traditional or highly contemporary settings.
Tree-Charme
The Tree-Charme Series has a distinctive weathered wood look, characterised by pale graining that brings a delightful depth to the design.
Available in five colourways ranging from pale greys to darker hardwood designs, in 10/70 dimensions, Tree-Charme lends itself to being laid in a herringbone format, so creating a, effortlessly traditional ambiance through kitchens, dining areas, hallways and open-plan living spaces.
Various sizes and colourways of all the above wood-look series are held in plentiful UK stock, ready for prompt delivery to site from our centrally located Warehouse & Distribution Centre in Oxford.
if you’d like to talk to our team about any of the Minoli wood-look collections or to order samples, please do get in touch.
We’d gladly discuss your needs on the phone, arrange a time for a design consultation at our Oxford or London showrooms or, for our corporate clients, arrange a meeting with your account manager.
- Minoli Oxford – 01865 778225 / showroom@minoli.co.uk
- Minoli London – 020 7474 2934 / thesurfacewithin@minoli.co.uk
- Existing Corporate Clients – Please contact your account manager / developers@minoli.co.uk
- Outdoor Product Enquiries – Shaun Liptrot – 01865 778225 / outdoor@minoli.co.uk