What goes into the design process?
At Blackstock Leather, we do more than just take your order. We explore what you want by tapping into your senses and desires. We listen to what you want and create what you want to experience. We take care in preparing and colouring the hides, using a water-based solution. We stabilize the raw materials, including the colour and humidity levels. We cut with precision and with a straight edge, not beveled for a cleaner look and feel. We have many colours for you to choose from and we can make your tiles unique; with pin-dots or a basket weave, we can even emboss or do digital printing on the tiles. All of our designs are completely custom.
What
Our Clients Say
Blackstock's Tapestry leather tiles are a stunning addition to our home. there were easy to install and create a beautiful visual for our space.
The addition of the leather floors in our Muskoka boathouse is incredible easy to maintain and enjoyed by all who visit our slice of heaven.
We have a beautiful office floor from Blackstock Leather that has added a wonderful ambience to our work space
The Blackstock Tapestry Magnetic tiles added a sense of warmth to our residential bedroom.
The addition of Blackstock Leather tiles has enhanced my work space.
The addition of Blackstock Leather tiles has added an exclusive element to our boathouse floors that are easy to maintain and give an added warmth under foot.
Derrick Francis
Jaime Skehill
Deirdre Panet
Derrick Francis
D. Panet Designer
Jaime Skehill
Frequently Asked Questions
What are leather floor and wall tiles?
Leather floor and wall tiles are made from vegetable-tanned cowhide. The floor and wall tiles are made from the same material used to manufacture shoe soles. Vegetable tannage, which uses tree bark as the tanning agent, creates a very durable and versatile product. After tanning the tiles are dyed with a combination of aniline dye and wax solution, which is driven into the tile under pressure to create a beautiful finish. Tiles are 100% full natural grain leather.
Why buy leather floor or wall tiles?
Leather tiles create a luxurious environment that is both warm and welcoming. Their versatility allows interiors to be either contemporary or traditional. As soon as you enter a room with a leather floor or wall, you are surrounded by a subtle, inviting aroma. Warm to the touch, your leather floor and wall tiles will provide years of enjoyment. Leather tiles help absorb sound, making them an excellent choice for boardrooms, screening rooms, libraries, dens and bedrooms. The leather tiles are also naturally fire retardant. Their design is timeless!
Is leather flooring right for every application?
We recommend the following applications: Residential use: Bedrooms, Libraries, Dens, Family Rooms, Home Theatres, Living and Dining Rooms. Commercial use: Hotels, Libraries, Executive Offices, Conference Rooms, Reception Areas, Retail and Hospitality, Galleries, Theatres, Museums and Showrooms.
Are there any applications not suitable for leather floor and wall tile?
Leather floor tiles are not recommended in high moisture areas, such as bathrooms, kitchens, entrances and exits to and from outside. Environments that are extremely dry, with less than 20% average humidity, or in direct sunlight. Leather tiles develop a rich patina over time and are affected by traffic levels as well as sunlight and humidity, just like fine pieces of furniture.
Will my leather floor last?
Yes. Blackstock Leather has completed numerous high profile projects that look even better today than the day they were installed.
Is there a minimum order?
Yes. 50 sq. ft. for the standard colour palette (14 stock colours available) and 300 sq. ft. for custom colours. A 5% overage is suggested on all orders.
What sizes are available?
The leather tiles are available in 16 standard sizes. The sizes available are: 18, 16, 14, 12, 11, 10, 8, 6″ sq., 12″x 18″, 6″x 18″, 6″x 12″, 3″x 12″, 2.5″x 12″, 2.5″x 8″ & 2.5″x 12″ left & right chevron, 50cm x 50cm carpet tile inlay size.