Choosing the right tile for your home or commercial space can be a mind field. Follow some simple tips to choosing the right product and style for your project, or take a look at our Gallery for some inspiration!

How to choose tiles for your kitchen

• Determine where in the kitchen you are going to apply tiles. They can be applied on the floor, as a splash back behind the stove and around your cabinets.
• Glass tiles and mosaics are commonly reserved for walls and splash backs and can create a dramatic and very luxurious look, only limited by your imagination.
• Calculate your budget before you start shopping for tiles. If you’re looking for something that’s affordable but still gives a great finish to a kitchen, look no further than subway tiles! There are so many colours available and can be laid in different patterns like chevron and herringbone if you’re after something a bit different.

How to choose tiles for your bathroom or laundry

• Always ask your sales representative or a team member from the Tilers Warehouse about getting the right adhesives, profiles, mattings and waterproofing systems to ensure the longevity and performance of the product and installation.
• Ensure that the product is suitably slip resistant for bare feet in wet conditions if applicable.
• Although white wall tiles are always a safe option for bathrooms, there are so many new styles and trends that are still a very classic option. Penny round, honeycomb or geometric tiles could be for you.

How to choose tiles for commercial spaces

• The PEI (Porcelain Enamel Institute) durability rating needs to be a major consideration when selecting tiles for a commercial space. For light commercial areas that are subject to low foot traffic, such as office areas, PEI 3 will be suitable.
• For commercial and heavy traffic areas like public building including shops, hospitals, restaurants and industrial kitchens, PEI 4 is adequate.
• Assess if tiles require a slip rating.
• To discuss commercial tiling solutions, please contact our Commercial Projects Account Manager at [email protected]

How to choose tiles for outdoor entertaining areas

• The absorption rate of the tile needs to be considered when selecting a product for outdoor areas. Never use non-vitreous tiles as they have the highest absorption level. You should be looking at either vitreous or impervious tiles that are resistant to liquid absorption and easy to maintain.
• To ensure the longevity of the product with the wear and tear of outdoor use, the PEI durability rating needs to be a factor under consideration. Outdoor tiles should fall somewhere between PEI 3 and PEI 4 ratings.
• Don’t stray too far from the colour and theme of the interior of your house or commercial space. Aim to choose a tile that creates a cohesive flow between indoor and outdoor spaces.
• Slip rating should be a minimum R10 for external tiles
• If using natural stone, ensure that high quality sealers are used.