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Porcelain Tiles for Floors and Walls
Porcelain tiles are a practical choice for floors and walls when you want a dense tile body, a broad design range, and formats suited to both compact and larger spaces. The right option still depends on where the tile will be used, the surface finish, product rating, size, expected footfall, and cleaning routine. For wet, outdoor, or high-use areas, application suitability should always be checked before selection.
The collection includes matt, glossy, satin, rustic, carving, and metallic finishes, along with marble-look, stone-look, wood-look, and plain designs. Compare floor and wall options across kitchens, bathrooms, living rooms, bedrooms, and selected outdoor areas, and narrow the choice by color, size, and current price.
What Are Porcelain Tiles?
Porcelain tiles are manufactured using finely processed raw materials that are shaped and fired at high temperatures. This process produces a compact, low-porosity tile with generally low water absorption.
They come in different sizes, surface finishes, and patterns for varied design requirements. Check the product specifications, rating, and intended application before selecting porcelain tiles for a particular floor, wall, wet or outdoor area.
Porcelain Tiles By Application
Porcelain Floor Tiles
Use porcelain floor tiles where the product is floor-rated and suited to the expected footfall. Living rooms, bedrooms, foyers and passages can use different finishes depending on design preference and maintenance. Larger formats can reduce visible grout joints, while smaller formats can suit compact layouts or patterned areas.
For kitchens, bathrooms and other spill-prone floors, check surface texture and slip-resistance information instead of assuming that a matt finish is automatically anti-skid. Water, oil, soap, dust, footwear and cleaning conditions can all change surface grip.
Porcelain Wall Tiles
For feature walls, TV units and selected interior surfaces, porcelain wall tiles can be used when the products are suitable. Large-format wall applications require a flat, structurally suitable surface, good adhesive coverage, careful handling, and lippage control.
Porcelain Kitchen Tiles
Kitchens see regular spills, splashes, and grease, along with frequent cleaning. This makes water absorption and finish worth checking closely when choosing a tile for the space. Porcelain kitchen tiles are generally associated with lower water absorption, though the specific product's suitability for kitchen use should still be confirmed before deciding.
Porcelain Bathroom Tiles
Suitable porcelain bathroom tiles may be considered for floors and walls. For floors, check slip-resistance details, surface texture, slope and drainage. Tiles and grout do not replace the waterproofing system beneath the finished surface.
Outdoor Porcelain Tiles
For balconies, patios, and selected exterior areas, use porcelain outdoor tiles specifically rated for the expected exposure. Surface texture, sunlight, rain, dust, and drainage all factor into outdoor performance. Waterproofing where required, exterior-grade adhesive, spacers, suitable grout, substrate condition, and maintenance should also be considered. Indoor porcelain products should not be assumed suitable outdoors.
Porcelain Tile Designs, Colors & Finishes
Porcelain tile designs range from understated solid colors to digitally printed marble-look, stone-look, wood-look and geometric surfaces. White, ivory, cream, and beige can make a room feel lighter, while grey, brown, and black can create stronger contrast. Blue and green work well as accent colors when the room needs a more distinctive surface.
Matt finishes have a less reflective finish, and glossy finishes reflect more light. Satin is a softer sheen, and rustic or textured finishes create a more tactile appearance. The finish name alone doesn't confirm performance. Always check the product specification for floor use, wet-area suitability, and slip resistance.
Use stronger patterns or deeper colors as focal surfaces when the rest of the room is visually minimal. In larger areas, repeated patterns and large-format designs should be reviewed at room scale. Product images, room lighting, and grout color can all change how the finished surface appears.
Porcelain Tile Sizes & Large Formats
Porcelain tiles are available in compact formats (50x150 mm) and larger floor or wall sizes (600x600 mm). For a more continuous visual surface, porcelain slab tiles can be used. Large formats can reduce visible grout lines but require careful handling, a solid adhesive bed, a truly flat substrate, and lippage control.
Size in mm | Approx. inches | Approx. feet |
|---|---|---|
50x150 mm | 2x6 inches | 0.17x0.5 feet |
200x200 mm | 8x8 inches | 0.67x0.67 feet |
150x400 mm | 6x16 inches | 0.5x1.33 feet |
200x300 mm | 8x12 inches | 0.67x1 feet |
275x300 mm | 11x12 inches | 0.92x1 feet |
300x300 mm | 12x12 inches | 1x1 feet |
150x900 mm | 6x36 inches | 0.5x3 feet |
450x450 mm | 18x18 inches | 1.5x1.5 feet |
500x500 mm | 20x20 inches | 1.67x1.67 feet |
600x600 mm | 24x24 inches | 2x2 feet |
Note: Exact dimensions and thickness vary by product, so check the product page before ordering. Use the MyTyles tile calculator to estimate the quantity after confirming the selected tile size.
Porcelain Tiles Price
Porcelain tiles' price varies by body type, size, thickness, finish, and design. The prices can range from ₹54 to ₹830 per sq ft.
Tile Type | Indicative Price | Pricing Unit |
|---|---|---|
Matt porcelain tiles | ₹54-₹730 | per sq ft |
Glossy porcelain tiles | ₹235-₹830 | per sq ft |
Rustic porcelain tiles | ₹54-₹78 | per sq ft |
Satin porcelain tiles | ₹80-₹110 | per sq ft |
Note: Prices mentioned above are indicative. Please check the individual product page for current pricing.
How To Choose Porcelain Tiles
Start with the application area. From there, compare tile body, floor or wall rating, finish, surface texture, size, and budget. A living room or bedroom usually gives more room to prioritise design and format. Kitchens and hallways are more likely to be used on a regular basis, so the need for cleaning and floor suitability is more important. For bathrooms or outdoor areas, check the product ratings, grip details, and exposure conditions.
For large-format tiles, confirm the surface and handling requirements before selection. For wall applications, check wall suitability and product weight. For outdoor floors, confirm exterior suitability rather than relying on appearance alone.
Why Buy Porcelain Tiles From MyTyles?
Explore porcelain tiles across floor and wall applications, multiple finishes, sizes, colors, and design styles. Use category filters and product specifications to compare suitable options and then check current price, dimensions, and availability on the individual product page. You can also visit our experience centre to see the tiles in person. The tile calculator can also be used for quantity estimation once the size and space dimensions are confirmed.
