How do I choose between porcelain, ceramic and natural stone?+
Porcelain for wet areas and busy floors, ceramic for walls and lighter use, natural stone when you want the depth and variation that printing cannot copy and you accept sealing.
How much extra tile should I order?+
About ten percent over the measured area for a straight layout, and more for diagonal or herringbone, where every edge is a cut. Order it all in one go so the lot matches.
What do the wear ratings mean?+
They describe how much traffic a glazed surface takes before it dulls. A wall rated glaze on a hallway floor wears where people walk, which is the most common mistake in a tile choice.
Do I need to seal my tile?+
Porcelain and glazed ceramic, no. Natural stone, yes, before grouting and again after. Grout benefits from sealing whatever the tile is.
Shop Tile by Material, Color, and Shape
This is our complete tile selection, gathered in one place. It runs from natural stone like marble and travertine to porcelain, ceramic, glass, and handmade terracotta, in field tiles, mosaics, and trim. The best way to narrow it down is to think about where the tile is going and how much wear it will see.
A quick guide
For floors, lean on porcelain or honed stone for durability and grip. For walls and backsplashes, ceramic, glass, and polished stone open up more color and shine. For showers, small mosaics grip and wrap curves. Natural stone needs sealing, while porcelain and glazed ceramic do not.
