Kitchen tiles.

Splashback: the most important decision. The kitchen splashback is visible from the living area, catches the light from windows, and is the backdrop to everything happening on the benchtop. Get a sample, hold it against your cabinetry and benchtop in natural and artificial light before deciding.

Zellige for the statement kitchen.Nothing reads more editorial than a zellige splashback. The irregular glaze catches light differently throughout the day. Pairs with white cabinetry, timber benchtops, and dark butler's pantries equally well.

Large-format for the contemporary kitchen. 1200×600 or 800×800 tiles on the floor, same tile extending up the wall. The seamless look dominates contemporary kitchen design. Easy to clean, visually expansive.

Kitchen floor tile considerations. Kitchen floors take heavy foot traffic, grease, and dropped items. A matte or textured finish hides wear and provides better grip than polished. R10 slip-rated porcelain is the standard for kitchen floors.

Standard vs full-height splashback. A standard splashback runs 600mm from the benchtop to the bottom of the overhead cabinets. Full-height runs floor to ceiling (or at least bench to ceiling). More dramatic, more tile, and requires a tiler comfortable with large-format vertical installation.

Behind the cooktop. The tile directly behind a freestanding cooktop or built-in rangehood must be heat-safe. All glazed porcelain and ceramic is heat-safe for splashback applications. Check the product spec if in doubt.

Grout in the kitchen. White or light grey grout shows cooking grease over time. A mid-tone grout matching your tile hides staining better. Epoxy grout is the most stain-resistant option for kitchen splashbacks.

Need a quote? Talk to a tile expert →