Though stout, the tiles gave like dried putty, cracking further under every stroke.

The corridor stretched on, empty, in both directions, its black and white tiles giving it the appearance of the world's longest chessboard.

The brown and beige tiles on the floor and walls gave everything a sombre, old-fashioned look.

At intervals along the walls the tiles gave way to large mosaics - simple angular patterns in bright colours.

A dozen missing tiles give the ceiling a jumbled, checkerboard look.

I tried to dig my heels into the floor, but the tile didn't give me much traction.

Matte tiles in quiet colors give tiny rooms a 19th-century effect and a subtle elegance.

Most tiles give the player a number of followers when revealed.

The right glazed white tiles give the chic Pastis its Parisian look.

He grabbed at the edge of the roof and for a moment hung there, breathing hard-and then the tiles gave way.