Choosing bathroom tiles depends on the size of the room, how the bathroom is used, the amount of moisture present, and the type of finish required. Floor and wall tiles also have different requirements, so selecting the same tile for every surface is not always necessary.
Choosing Tiles for Family Bathrooms
TILEX provides bathroom floor tiles and bathroom wall tiles in different sizes, colours, finishes, and styles for family bathroom projects in Ireland. The right tile selection depends on regular usage, wet conditions, cleaning requirements, and the overall bathroom design.
Family bathrooms are used regularly, so bathroom floor tiles should have a suitable surface for frequent foot traffic and wet conditions. Porcelain floor tiles are a suitable option where durability and easy maintenance are important.
For bathroom walls, larger tiles can reduce the number of grout joints and make cleaning simpler. Neutral colours such as white, beige, and grey can suit different bathroom furniture and fittings.
Bathroom Tiles for En-Suites
En-suites are often smaller than main bathrooms, so tile size and colour can affect the overall appearance. Large-format tiles can reduce visible grout lines, while lighter colours can suit smaller floor and wall areas.
Stone-effect, marble-effect, and plain tiles can be selected according to the furniture, fittings, and overall bathroom design.
Choosing Tiles for Wet Rooms
Wet rooms require careful floor tile selection because water is present directly on the floor. Tile surface and slip characteristics should be suitable for wet conditions, while the size and layout need to work around drainage points.
Wall tiles should also be suitable for areas exposed to regular moisture. Textured or stone-effect finishes can add detail without requiring heavily patterned surfaces throughout the room.
Tiles for Hotel and Commercial Bathrooms
Hotel and commercial bathrooms can experience higher levels of use than domestic bathrooms. Tiles should therefore be selected according to foot traffic, cleaning requirements, moisture exposure, and the intended appearance.
Large-format porcelain tiles can suit larger bathroom areas, while durable wall and floor tile options can be selected according to the project requirements.
Matching Bathroom Floor and Wall Tiles
Floor and wall tiles do not need to be identical. A plain wall tile can be paired with a stone-effect floor tile, while a marble-effect wall tile can be used with a neutral floor tile.
Consider the colour, size, finish, and pattern together when selecting bathroom tiles. This makes it easier to introduce different tile styles without creating a mismatch between the floor, walls, furniture, and fittings.
Bathroom Tiles from TILEX
TILEX provides bathroom wall tiles and bathroom floor tiles in different colours, sizes, formats, and finishes for residential and commercial projects in Ireland. The collection can be used for family bathrooms, en-suites, wet rooms, hotels, and other bathroom spaces.
TILEX also provides vanity units, bathroom cabinets, shower doors, wet room panels, taps, toilets, showers, mirrors, baths, and bathroom heating. Showrooms are available in Dublin, Cork, Drogheda, and Mallow.