Ceramic Tiles

Learn more about ceramic tiles

Ceramic tiles are a popular choice for walls where you want a hardwearing surface that’s easy to wipe down. Many ceramic tiles are glazed, which means they have a finished surface that helps give colour, pattern and a sealed face. 

Because ceramic is straightforward to score, cut, and drill around pipework and electrical sockets, it speeds up installation while delivering a neat finish in both domestic and commercial settings. 

Typical uses

• Kitchen splashbacks and walls: Protecting wall surfaces behind hobs, sinks, and countertops from food splatters and moisture.

• Bathroom and shower enclosures: Sealing wet spaces, shower walls, and vanity surrounds against water ingress and humidity.

• Commercial washrooms: Finishing wall surfaces in offices, retail spaces, and public buildings with low-maintenance tiling.

How to choose the right ceramic tiles

Matching your installation surface, tile weight, and moisture exposure ensures a long-lasting, crack-free finish:

• Wall vs. floor suitability: Ceramic wall tiles are lighter and thinner for easier vertical adhesion, while ceramic floor tiles feature thicker bodies to withstand foot traffic and impact.

• Format and visual space: Use small-format metro tiles for detailed feature zones and splashbacks. Choose larger square or rectangular tiles in compact rooms to minimise grout lines and create an illusion of open space.

• Adhesive and surface prep: Ensure wall plaster or tile backer boards can support the weight of your chosen tiles and adhesive bed. 

Before you order

• Work out coverage in square metres by multiplying the length and width of each area, then add a wastage allowance for cuts, breaks and pattern matching.

• Check the product specifications to confirm intended application, size, thickness and any fitting requirements.

• Ensure you have all the necessary kit for your tile installation, including tile adhesive, grout, backing boards, trims, and tile spacers.

Explore our range of ceramic tiles

Browse our selection and compare the finish, colour and tile size fits your project requirements.

Don’t forget to pick up the complementary products that finish the job, including adhesive, grout and trims, so you can keep the project on track from start to grout.