Bathroom Tiles

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Bathroom Tiles Buying Guide Bathroom tiles need to do one of three jobs: line a wall, carry a floor, or stand up to water in a shower. This collection brings together tiles suited to bathrooms, from grippy 600 x 600mm porcelain floor tiles in ranges such as Kew and Avorio, to ceramic subway tiles, finger mosaics, zellige, terrazzo looks and tumbled natural stone. It suits anyone planning a new bathroom, ensuite or powder room. What is the best tile for a bathroom floor? Porcelain with a matte or textured finish and a suitable slip rating is the most practical bathroom floor tile. Porcelain is dense, absorbs very little water and does not need sealing. Check the slip rating on each tile: Kew and Avorio Cream 600 x 600mm tiles are rated P5, Island Terrazzo P4, and Vela and Tuscan P3. Some tiles, such as Southside Terrazzo matte at P2, are listed for dry areas only, so read the rating before choosing a floor tile. Can I use wall tiles on a bathroom floor? Only if the tile is clearly listed as suitable for floors. Many wall tiles are too smooth or not strong enough for foot traffic. In this collection, the Whitehaven wavy ceramic subway tiles and Flute finger mosaics are for walls only, as is the ribbed Tuscan feature tile. Porcelain ranges such as Kew, Olivia, Plastra and Avorio are listed for walls and floors. What is the difference between porcelain and ceramic bathroom tiles? Porcelain is fired at higher temperatures, making it denser, harder and less porous, so it suits floors, showers and walls. Ceramic is slightly softer and more absorbent, which makes it easier to cut and well suited to walls and low-traffic areas. Ceramic is also where you will find many glossy, handmade-look and decorative wall tiles, such as Whitehaven, Bella, Gemma and Evelyn. Which tiles are best for a shower? For shower floors, choose a tile listed for wet areas with a suitable slip rating, often a smaller format or mosaic so the floor can fall to the waste. The Briq unglazed porcelain mos