Tile Experience
Returns & Refunds Policy
We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase. Please read this policy carefully so you understand your rights and how to make a return.
Return window
30 days
Legal cancellation
14 days
Refund processing
3–5 working days
Damaged items — report within
48 hours
1. Your right to cancel
You have a legal right to cancel your order within 14 days of receiving your goods. If you exercise this right, you are entitled to a full refund in accordance with this returns policy.
Beyond your statutory 14-day right, we accept returns for up to 30 days from the date of delivery as a goodwill gesture, subject to the conditions below.
2. Return eligibility
To be eligible for a return, your item must meet all of the following conditions:
3. How to make a return
To start a return, contact us first so we can advise on the best way to proceed:
Email: info@tileexperience.co.uk
Phone: 0208 689 4187
Return address: Tile Experience, 108 Beddington Lane, Croydon, London, CR0 4YY
Once approved, send your order back to us with your name and order number clearly included. We will process your refund once the goods have been received and inspected.
4. Refunds
4.1 Standard refunds
Once we have received and inspected your return, we will notify you of the outcome. If approved, your refund will be issued to your original payment method within 3–5 working days.
Please allow additional time for your bank or credit card provider to process and post the refund. If more than 15 business days have passed since your return was approved and you have not received your refund, please contact us at info@tileexperience.co.uk.
4.2 What is refunded
| Item | Refunded? |
|---|---|
| Product cost | Yes — in full if approved |
| Original delivery charge | No — not refunded |
| Next-day delivery charge | No — not refunded, including if delayed by carrier |
| Return shipping cost | No — customer's responsibility |
4.3 Cancellation before dispatch
If you cancel your order before it has been dispatched, we will refund the full amount including any delivery charge paid. If you cancel after dispatch, you will need to reject the delivery — the goods will be returned to us and refunded excluding the delivery charge, as this cost has already been incurred.
5. Non-stocked items & restocking fees
Items from brands that are not held in our own warehouse (non-stocked products) are sourced and fulfilled directly by the manufacturer. Returns for these items may be subject to a restocking fee of up to 20%, as this charge is passed on directly from the supplier.
| Brand | Products | Restocking fee | Returns arranged by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schluter | Trims (standard return) | 35% | Customer |
| Schluter | Trims (return with replacement) | 15% | Customer |
| All other non-stocked | Genesis, Marmox, Bihui etc. | Up to 20% | Customer |
Customers are responsible for arranging the return of non-stocked items to the manufacturer.
6. Damaged, defective or incorrect items
We inspect all orders before they leave our warehouse. However, if your order arrives damaged, defective, or incorrect, please follow the steps below.
Report within 48 hours of receipt
Contact us within 48 hours of receiving your order. Email info@tileexperience.co.uk with your order number and clear photographs of the damage or issue. Claims reported after this window may not be accepted.
7. Exchanges
We do not process direct exchanges. The quickest way to get the item you want is to return your original order (subject to the conditions above) and place a new order once the return has been approved and processed.
8. Contact us
If you have any questions about returns or refunds, our team is happy to help. We are available Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm.
Email: info@tileexperience.co.uk
Phone: 0208 689 4187
Address: Tile Experience, 108 Beddington Lane, Croydon, London, CR0 4YY
Tile Experience
Returns & Refunds Policy
We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase. Please read this policy carefully so you understand your rights and how to make a return.
Return window
30 days
Legal cancellation
14 days
Refund processing
3–5 working days
Damaged items — report within
48 hours
Important notice for Large Slabs & Special Order Items
Large slabs, book-matched slabs are 'non-stocked' items. Any returns on these items will be subject to a 15% administration/restocking fee. It is the customer's responsiblility for arranging the return, unless the item is faulty, damaged in transit, or incorrectly supplied by us.
1. Your right to cancel
You have a legal right to cancel your order within 14 days of receiving your goods. If you exercise this right, you are entitled to a full refund in accordance with this returns policy.
Beyond your statutory 14-day right, we accept returns for up to 30 days from the date of delivery as a goodwill gesture, subject to the conditions below.
2. Return eligibility
To be eligible for a return, your item must meet all of the following conditions:
3. How to make a return
To start a return, contact us first so we can advise on the best way to proceed:
Email: info@tileexperience.co.uk
Phone: 0208 689 4187
Return address: Tile Experience, 108 Beddington Lane, Croydon, London, CR0 4YY
Once approved, send your order back to us with your name and order number clearly included. We will process your refund once the goods have been received and inspected.
4. Refunds
4.1 Standard refunds
Once we have received and inspected your return, we will notify you of the outcome. If approved, your refund will be issued to your original payment method within 3–5 working days.
Please allow additional time for your bank or credit card provider to process and post the refund. If more than 15 business days have passed since your return was approved and you have not received your refund, please contact us at info@tileexperience.co.uk.
4.2 What is refunded
| Item | Refunded? |
|---|---|
| Product cost | Yes — in full if approved |
| Original delivery charge | No — not refunded |
| Next-day delivery charge | No — not refunded, including if delayed by carrier |
| Return shipping cost | No — customer's responsibility |
4.3 Cancellation before dispatch
If you cancel your order before it has been dispatched, we will refund the full amount including any delivery charge paid. If you cancel after dispatch, you will need to reject the delivery — the goods will be returned to us and refunded excluding the delivery charge, as this cost has already been incurred.
5. Large slabs, book-matched, non-stocked items & restocking fees
Large slabs, book-matched slabs, special order items and non-stocked products are typically sourced specifically to order and/or fulfilled directly by the manufacturer.
Items from brands that are not held in our own warehouse are classed as non-stocked or special order items. Returns for these items may be subject to supplier restocking or administration charges.
Large slabs, book-matched slabs and special order items are subject to a 35% administration/restocking fee once processing has started. This charge reflects handling, sourcing, supplier and return administration costs.
Customers are responsible for arranging and covering all return shipping costs. Return shipping costs are only covered by us where items are confirmed as faulty, damaged in transit, or incorrectly supplied.
| Item / Brand | Products | Restocking fee | Returns arranged by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large slabs | 1200×2780mm, 1600×3200mm slabs | 35% | Customer |
| Book-matched slabs | Paired vein-matched slabs | 35% | Customer |
| Special order items | Made-to-order or supplier-direct items | 35% | Customer |
| Schluter | Trims - standard return | 35% | Customer |
| Schluter | Trims - return with replacement | 15% | Customer |
| All other non-stocked items | Genesis, Marmox, Bihui etc. | Up to 20% | Customer |
Special order and non-stocked items are sourced specifically for each customer. Returns are subject to the conditions above and any supplier charges passed on to us.
Customers are responsible for arranging the return of non-stocked items to the manufacturer.
6. Damaged, defective or incorrect items
We inspect all orders before they leave our warehouse. However, if your order arrives damaged, defective, or incorrect, please follow the steps below.
Report within 48 hours of receipt
Contact us within 48 hours of receiving your order. Email info@tileexperience.co.uk with your order number and clear photographs of the damage or issue. Claims reported after this window may not be accepted.
7. Exchanges
We do not process direct exchanges. The quickest way to get the item you want is to return your original order (subject to the conditions above) and place a new order once the return has been approved and processed.
8. Contact us
If you have any questions about returns or refunds, our team is happy to help. We are available Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm.
Email: info@tileexperience.co.uk
Phone: 0208 689 4187
Address: Tile Experience, 108 Beddington Lane, Croydon, London, CR0 4YY
