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The room decides the tile. A floor that gets wet needs grip, a backsplash needs to wipe clean, a patio has to survive the weather, and a powder room can take a risk the rest of the house cannot. Start with the space you are working on and see what belongs there.

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Rooms we have tiled

Real spaces, by the room they are in.

Clearance, by room

Marked-down lots that suit the spaces on this page. What you see is what remains of each one.

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What each room asks for

Kitchens and backsplashes

Kitchen floors take traffic, dropped pans and spills, which favors porcelain and harder stones. A backsplash has an easier life: it only needs to wipe clean, so it is the place for glass, zellige and marble mosaics.

Bathrooms, showers and powder rooms

Bathroom floors and walls handle constant moisture. Shower floors need mosaics, both because the many grout lines add grip and because small pieces follow the slope to the drain. A powder room is small, dry and rarely used, which makes it the right place for the tile you would not dare to run through the whole house.

Living spaces

Living room floors are about warmth and continuity. Large-format tiles with fewer grout lines make a room read as bigger, and stone holds up to years of furniture being moved around.

Outdoors and around water

Outdoor surfaces and pool and spa areas need textured, slip-resistant, freeze-resistant material. Tumbled travertine, slate, basalt and outdoor-rated porcelain are the usual answers, with coping to finish a pool edge.

Commercial work

Commercial floors are rated differently from residential ones, and the volumes are larger. See our commercial projects page for specification help and volume pricing.

Two things worth checking

  • Slip resistance matters wherever the floor gets wet: showers, pool surrounds, entries. Textured, tumbled and honed surfaces give more grip than polished ones.
  • Grout lines are part of the design. More of them means more grip underfoot and more cleaning; fewer means a calmer, larger-looking surface.

Frequently asked questions

What tile is best for a shower floor?

A mosaic, usually 2x2 inches or smaller. The many grout lines give grip when the floor is wet, and the small pieces follow the slope toward the drain without cutting. Pebble and hexagon mosaics are popular choices.

Can I use the same tile on the floor and the walls?

Often yes, as long as the tile is rated for floors and has enough slip resistance for that room. Running one tile across both surfaces makes a small bathroom look larger. For shower floors you will still need a mosaic version for the slope.

What tile works outdoors in freezing weather?

Choose material rated for freeze-thaw conditions: outdoor-rated porcelain, travertine, slate, granite or basalt. Pair it with a textured or tumbled finish so the surface stays usable when wet.

Which tile is best for a kitchen backsplash?

Almost anything that wipes clean: ceramic, glass, zellige and marble mosaics are all common. A backsplash sees no traffic, so durability matters less and the look can lead the decision.

Is natural stone suitable for a kitchen floor?

Yes, with the right stone and finish. Granite, slate and basalt are hard and forgiving. Marble and limestone are softer, so use a honed finish, seal them and wipe up acidic spills such as lemon or wine quickly.

How much extra tile should I order?

Plan on about 10 percent extra for cuts and waste, and more for diagonal or patterned layouts. Ordering it all at once keeps the lot consistent; a later reorder can differ in shade.

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