These are discontinued Fired Earth Alchemy  aluminium mosaic tiles, made from pure aluminium with a hand-distressed finish that gives each individual piece its own subtle variation. The result is a refined, softly reflective surface with depth and movement, catching the light beautifully and forming a herringbone-style pattern softened by natural variation.

The hand-distressed finish and subtle variation mean the tiles sit as comfortably in contemporary interiors as they do in period homes, where texture and material character are key.

This was a premium, design-led range from Fired Earth, valued for its artisanal finish and material quality. Each aluminium element is distressed by hand, meaning no two sheets are exactly the same, giving the mosaic a warmth and character that mass-produced tiles lack.

The tiles were purchased for a private bathroom renovation, but the design direction later changed before installation, so they are now surplus to requirements.

Each box contains 11 mesh-backed sheets. Each sheet measures approximately 29.8 × 30 cm; as the sheets interlock, overall coverage is measured once laid rather than by exact sheet dimensions. Coverage is around 1 square metre per box. The interlocking sheets are straightforward to lay, making them ideal for shower enclosures, splashbacks, feature walls, or statement areas in kitchens and bathrooms.

All boxes were purchased at the same time.

Originally part of Fired Earth’s premium Alchemy collection, these tiles retailed at several hundred pounds per square metre when available and have since been discontinued.

The hand-distressed aluminium finish and subtle variation give a softer, more characterful look than many contemporary aluminium mosaics, which tend to have a sharper, more uniform appearance.

One of the photos shows a tabletop I recently tiled using these mosaics. The tiles are not yet fully grouted, but the image gives an indication of the natural variation, texture, and how beautifully the aluminium comes to life once laid with natural tone grout.