Buying guide
How to choose tiles for an outdoor kitchen
R12 at the cookline, porcelain slab benchtops, heat-rated splashbacks — the guide most outdoor kitchen tile advice misses.
May 2026
Journal
Tile advice, made useful.
Buying guides, installation tips, and design ideas from the team at Marmoré Tile Studio.
Maintenance
Tile care for high-traffic areas: entries, kitchens and hallways
Grit management, degreasing in the kitchen, scuff removal and grout maintenance for the hardest-working floors in the house.
May 2026
Trends
Tile trends Australia 2027: what's coming next
Deeper warm tones, architectural texture, slabs everywhere and real stone making a return — the signals already visible in leading-edge builds.
May 2026
Buying guide
Choosing tiles for a rental property: the practical guide
The five non-negotiables, where to save, where to spend, and the grout decision most landlords get wrong.
May 2026
Buying guide
The complete guide to bathroom tiles in Australia (2026)
Floor, wall, shower, budget tiers and grout — the definitive reference for bathroom tile specification in 2026.
May 2026
Buying guide
How to choose tiles for a new build in Australia
Start with the architecture, not the tile. The hierarchy of decisions, continuity, procurement timing and budget for Australian new builds.
May 2026
Buying guide
A guide to pool mosaic tiles
Waterline, pool floor and feature panels — the three applications, glass vs ceramic, epoxy grout and what pool builders wish you knew.
May 2026
Maintenance
How to care for zellige tiles
pH-neutral cleaners only, no vinegar, no bleach, no steam — daily care, grout maintenance, stain removal and what to do when zellige chips.
May 2026
Buying guide
A guide to choosing outdoor pavers
R-ratings, 20mm vs 10mm, the four dominant Australian paver styles, indoor-outdoor continuity and the grout question.
May 2026
Buying guide
The complete guide to ordering tile samples
How many to order, how to assess them correctly in your own light, the grout test, and batch ordering notes.
May 2026
Installation
How to brief a tiler: what to prepare before they quote
Measurements, tile spec, scope of work, site conditions — the complete brief for an accurate quote and a smooth job.
May 2026
Cost guide
Tile cost comparison: budget vs mid-range vs premium in 2026
What you get at $45/m², $100/m² and $180/m² — where spending more changes the result and where budget tile is genuinely fine.
May 2026
Buying guide
How to read a tile specification sheet
PEI, slip rating, water absorption, breaking strength — the six numbers that determine whether a tile is right for your project.
May 2026
Buying guide
How to choose tiles for a small bathroom
Large format, warm tones, one feature wall — the counterintuitive choices that make small bathrooms feel calm and expanded.
May 2026
Buying guide
How to match tiles to a white kitchen
Identify your white's undertone first. Then choose splashback, floor and grout colour that complements rather than fights the joinery.
May 2026
Buying guide
How to choose pool tiles: the Australian guide
P-ratings, waterline vs surround vs pool floor, colour underwater and material selection — the technical guide.
May 2026
Materials
Terracotta tile buying guide: real vs look-alike
Real fired clay vs porcelain terracotta-look — what each gives you, where each belongs, and the maintenance reality.
May 2026
Cost guide
Bathroom renovation cost in Australia 2026: what you'll really pay
Budget $10–18k, mid $20–35k, premium $40–80k+. Real tile cost, labour rates by state, hidden costs and where to save vs splurge.
May 2026
Buying guide
How to choose outdoor tiles for an Australian home
Slip ratings, 20mm vs 10mm, UV stability and indoor-outdoor flow — the four decisions before you order.
May 2026
Buying guide
How to choose kitchen tiles: splashbacks, floors and feature walls
Three different tile briefs in one kitchen. PEI ratings, grout choices and the most-photographed looks in Australia right now.
May 2026
Buying guide
What is a rectified tile? The honest explainer
Precision-cut after firing for consistent edges and 1–2mm grout joints. When it matters and when it doesn't.
May 2026
Maintenance
Natural stone tile care: the complete sealing and cleaning guide
How often to seal travertine, marble and limestone. What to clean with, what to never use, and how to remove stains by type.
May 2026
Buying guide
The complete kitchen splashback tile guide (Australia 2026)
Splashback height, tile choice, grout colour, heat resistance — everything before you order.
May 2026
Buying guide
Porcelain vs ceramic tiles: which should you choose?
Water absorption, hardness, cost and where each works — the honest comparison.
May 2026
Installation
How to choose the right grout colour for your tiles
Match, blend or contrast — the grout decision most people make too late.
May 2026
Installation
How to plan and tile a shower (Australia 2026)
Waterproofing, falls, wall tile choice, grout junctions — what to know before talking to your tiler.
May 2026
Installation
Tile layout patterns: stack, brick, herringbone, chevron and more
How each pattern affects wastage, install cost and the feel of the room.
May 2026
Buying guide
Choosing tiles that add resale value (without dating fast)
Kitchens and bathrooms drive valuations. Here's what buyers notice and what to avoid.
May 2026
Installation
How to calculate exactly how many tiles you need
Step-by-step measurement guide with a worked bathroom example and wastage table by pattern.
May 2026
Cost guide
Tile installation cost in Australia 2026: what you'll really pay
Real numbers for tile supply and install across bathroom, kitchen, floor, outdoor and pool projects in Australia in 2026.
May 2026
Maintenance
How to clean and maintain tiles: the honest guide
What to actually use on porcelain, natural stone, zellige, terrazzo and grout — and what to avoid. The regime that keeps tiles looking new for fifteen years.
May 2026
Trends
Tile trends Australia 2026: what's in, what's out
Zellige, travertine warmth, concrete-look large format, terrazzo revival — the tile decisions defining Australian homes right now.
May 2026
Buying guide
How to choose bathroom tiles: the complete Australian guide
Slip ratings, large format vs small, porcelain vs stone, grout — everything you need to know before you order a single box.
May 2026
Materials
Zellige tiles: the complete Australian buyer's guide
What zellige is, how it's made, where to use it, how to install it, and how to avoid the most common buying mistakes.
May 2026
Buying guide
How to choose floor tiles for a renovation
Format, finish, slip rating, grout width — the decisions that matter before you order a single box.
April 2025
Materials
The travertine look: porcelain vs natural stone
Natural travertine has warmth no porcelain has fully replicated. But porcelain wins on practicality. Here's how to decide.
April 2025
Installation
Tile wastage: how much extra should you order?
The short answer is 10–20% depending on your lay pattern. The long answer involves diagonal cuts, feature walls, and future repairs.
March 2025
Buying guide
Large format tiles: everything you need to know before you buy
600×1200mm tiles look spectacular. They also need a flatter substrate, a specific adhesive, and a confident installer.
March 2025
Outdoor
Outdoor tiles and slip ratings explained
Australian standards require a P4 or P5 rating for pool surrounds and wet outdoor areas. Here's what the ratings mean and how to check.
February 2025
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