600×600 tiles.

Why 600×600 dominates. At 2.78 tiles per square metre, 600×600 strikes the right balance between coverage and cuttability. Fewer joints than mosaics, fewer cuts than 600×1200, and a price point that remains the most competitive in the porcelain category. It is the format Australian builders specify by default.

The finishes available. Within 600×600 you can choose matte (the residential standard), honed (a soft sheen, common in marble-look), polished (reflective, best for low-traffic interiors) and textured (R10+, required for wet areas and outdoors). Each reads differently underfoot and under light.

600×600 vs 600×1200. The longer format reads more contemporary and visually expands smaller rooms, but it is less forgiving of substrate unevenness and costs more. 600×600 is the safer choice for older homes with imperfect slabs and for budgets that need to stretch.

Avoid 50% offset. Tiles longer than 500mm should never be laid in a 50% brick-bond pattern. The natural bow in any rectified tile concentrates lippage at the centre of each adjacent edge. Use a maximum 1/3 offset or a straight stack.

Best layout patterns. Straight stack reads modern and minimises cutting waste. A 1/3 brick bond softens the grid without triggering lippage. Diagonal layouts add visual interest but increase cutting and waste considerably.

Ordering advice. Calculate area in m², add 10% for straight or 1/3 layouts, 15% for diagonal. Always order from a single batch — shade and calibre vary subtly between production runs. Get a quote →