Inspiration01Matte anti-skid floor tiles
Essential for safety, especially for children and elders.
Best tiles for the bathroom: 12 wall and floor ideas
Tiles that are safe underfoot, easy to clean and good-looking for years.
InspirationChoosing the best tiles for the bathroom means balancing safety, cleaning and style. Floors need grip when wet; walls need to resist water and soap scum; and the whole room should look fresh for years.
Here are 12 of the latest bathroom tile ideas for walls and floors.
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Inspiration02Large-format wall tiles
Big tiles mean fewer grout lines and less cleaning.
03Marble-look tiles
Luxurious look without marble's staining and maintenance.
04Wood-look floor tiles
Warm wood look that's fully waterproof.
05Subway tiles
Classic subway tiles in white or pastel.
06Highlighter wall
One feature wall in a patterned or darker tile.
07Terrazzo tiles
Speckled terrazzo hides water spots and looks modern.
08Moroccan pattern floor
A patterned floor makes a plain bathroom special.
09Concrete-look tiles
Soft grey concrete looks suit modern bathrooms.
10Mosaic shower floor
Small mosaics give extra grip and follow the slope to the drain.
11Two-tone walls
Dark tiles below and light above hide splashes.
12Toilet tiles in light colours
Light tiles make small toilets feel bigger.
How to choose bathroom tiles
- Floors: matte, anti-skid (check the slip rating).
- Walls: glossy or satin for easy cleaning.
- Size: large formats on walls; smaller tiles on shower floors for slope and grip.
- Grout: epoxy grout resists mould and stains.
- Colour: light colours for small bathrooms.
Materials and rough cost factors
- Ceramic vs vitrified vs porcelain.
- Size and finish.
- Pattern and layout complexity.
- Epoxy grout and waterproofing.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Which tiles are best for bathroom floors?
Matte, anti-skid vitrified or porcelain tiles.
Which tiles are best for bathroom walls?
Glossy or satin ceramic or vitrified tiles, ideally large-format.
What grout should I use in a bathroom?
Epoxy grout, which resists water, stains and mould better than cement grout.
Which tile colour suits a small bathroom?
Light colours like white, cream, light grey or pastel.
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