Choose tiles around the room
Start with where the tile will be installed, the amount of water it will encounter and the cleaning it will need. Floor and wall requirements are different. A design that looks right in a photograph still needs the manufacturer’s approval for the intended use.
Send us a reference image, preferred size and the room dimensions. We will discuss current options rather than asking you to order from an unverified tile photograph.
Floor tiles
Consider furniture, door thresholds, joint alignment and changes between rooms. Larger formats can reduce the number of joints in view, but need careful substrate preparation and layout. Check the actual carton specification and ask your installer about adhesive, grout and movement joints.
Bathroom tiles
Separate the wet shower floor from walls and drier areas. Ask for documented suitability and slip information for the exact tile and finish. Plan falls, waterproofing and drain positions with your installer; these cannot be solved by choosing a tile color. Read our bathroom tile checklist.
Kitchen tiles
For a kitchen floor, consider cleaning, tracked-in grit and the transition to adjoining spaces. On a backsplash, check how the tile layout meets sockets, cabinets and corners. Take a sample home to view it beside your countertop under the room’s lighting.
Porcelain, ceramic and finish
The choice should come from the product specification and intended use, not the label alone. Read porcelain versus ceramic tiles and matt versus glossy finishes before comparing options.
Prepare a tile enquiry
- Room and surface: floor, wall, shower or backsplash.
- Approximate area with units and your preferred tile size.
- A reference image, color direction and delivery city.
- Any specifications provided by your designer or installer.
Ask Kolachi for current tile options. If you are choosing between a natural stone floor and tiles, see marble versus tiles.
