Tiles

Porcelain and ceramic tiles are great for bathrooms as they’re very durable materials and are a popular choice with many customers, being easy to clean as well as being scratch and stain-resistant. Porcelain is also non-porous and very water-resistant, while ceramic stands up well against general wear and tear. Glass tiling is also very robust and great for humid spaces like bathrooms, where water is present, while slate is a good non-slip choice for flooring.

Our handy tile calculator is available on our website – located just below each tile product description – and will work this out for you. Simply enter your measurements and it will calculate how many tiles you need.

Large-format tiles work well in smaller bathrooms as they create a sense of space and require less grouting, resulting in a more flowing aesthetic which creates that illusion of spaciousness. You also won’t need very many tiles to complete the work. Avoid smaller tiles which require more grout lines, or very ‘busy’ patterned tiles, as these can create a more cluttered effect and make the room appear smaller.

Porcelain and ceramic tiles both work very well with underfloor heating, as they have good heat conduction, with porcelain tiling being particularly good in wet areas like bathrooms, thanks to their high water-resistance. Most tiles work well with underfloor heating although thicker tiles will take a little longer for the heat to come through than thinner ones. Consider the durability and strength of the tiles you want to use with underfloor heating as well. Vinyl and laminate tile flooring is another option for underfloor heating.

Shower floors and wet room areas will need tiling which is more textured, for grip, and you can also choose shower trays if you’d rather not use tiling here. Shower walls, meanwhile, can be used to contrast with the floor tiles, so you can go bold with colours or patterns, as you prefer. Larger tiles also work well on the walls, as they require less grout and are easier to clean. Non-porous tiling like porcelain is also easy to maintain and is very strong and durable, while glass tiles are also very robust.