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 that 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.

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