Balmain

Balmain uses two rows of triangular zigzags between straight edge bands. The diagonals add detail around the floor, while the outer lines form a clear frame.

Federation Tiles Factory manufactures tessellated tiles in-house. We can customise the Balmain border in heritage-inspired colour combinations to complement your chosen tessellated tile pattern. View our tile colours to compare options.

The Balmain border is suited to verandahs, pathways, entrances and hallways.

We offer professional tessellated tile installation across Sydney and Newcastle, with tile supply available Australia-wide.

Browse our completed projects for inspiration or contact Federation Tiles Factory for help with pattern and border combinations, quantities or a quote.

Balmain 150 mm or Norwood 120 mm?

Balmain’s two rows of triangular zigzags create a more detailed frame than the plain diamond chain of Norwood.

If you are comparing a Balmain 150 mm layout with Norwood 120 mm, mark both on the same measured plan.

Width example: across two sides of a path, 150 mm and 120 mm borders differ by 60 mm in total. This changes the width left for the main pattern.

Confirm the final border dimensions and joints for your chosen components.

Coordinating the field and corners

Compare Balmain alongside Octagon & Dot for a simpler main field, or Nightbridge for detail in both the centre and border.

Repeat selected colours across the two parts to connect them visually. Include every change of direction, step and threshold in your enquiry so the corner treatment can be discussed with the full layout.