Tile Sizes

Contemporary tiles are available in a variety of colors, styles, tile sizes, and shapes, which allows you to create a truly personalized space. Tile sizes are dependent on materials and intended uses, and they have increased dramatically over the years. But while there are some standard tile sizes, there are also a lot of manufacturers that make tiles in sizes specific to their in-house designs. Producers offer an enormous variety of products from very small 0.5” x 0.5” mosaic to large 24” x 24” tiles to suit in any house design and satisfy any customer needs.

Square Tile Sizes

Square tiles are easily the most common choice, and the majority of tile manufacturers use the following size grades:  2”, 3”, 4”, 6”, 8”, 12”, 16”, 18” and 24”.

The most standard options for rectangular tiles are as follows:

• 1”x 2”, 3” and 4”
• 2”x 3”, 4”, 5”, 6” and 8”
• 3”x 4”, 5”, 6” and 8”
• 4”x 4.5”, 5”, 6” and 8”
• 5”x 2”, 3”, 4,”6” and 8”
• 6”x 8”

Different tile sizes produce a different aesthetic and influence the way you feel in a room. Large-format tiles, at least 12-18 inches in width or length, can make a room appear larger and are becoming increasingly popular for walls and floors. They can give a timeless, classic elegance to traditional homes. There are fewer grout lines, so they make any space feel more open and clean and give it a high-end look. That’s why by installing large format square tiles on the walls in the bathroom, you can give it a more luxurious feel and make it look sleeker. Elegant 12x 24 glass tile will look great in a contemporary kitchen, around an outdoor pool, or in a living room. By installing 18x18 travertine tile, you can add an extra appeal to your floors. 12x24 white tile can complement design styles from traditional to modern. Large tiles also work well in open-plan spaces and help tie two spaces together.

Small tiles can add depth to every space or contract a space, making it feel more compact. With more grout lines, small tiles are a great choice for showers because they guarantee more traction and slip-resistance.

Floor tile sizes

Floor tile is generally manufactured in squares and rectangles that come in a variety of sizes to choose from. Standard floor tile sizes range from just two inches wide to a foot and a half. Now, the more common and fashionable sizes include 12”×12”, 18”×18”, 12”×24”, and even larger dimensions for floor tiles, and 8”×10” and bigger for wall tiles. Some manufacturers are producing even larger floor tiles in sizes of 24”×48”, 36”×36’, and 48”×48”. With their minimalist style and design, large-size tiles are strongly impressive on the floors at first glance. If you like modern and minimalist settings, large floor tiles are perfect for you. And if you prefer a classical style, you have no limits of choice.

For kitchen floors, a 12-inch tile is a standard and is available in porcelain, ceramic, and various natural stone options. Bathroom floor and wall tile sizes vary from tiny mosaic tiles to gigantic tiles, which can reach meters in length. Standard tile sizes for bathroom floor areas include 8-, 6-, 4- and 2-inch. Selecting the right tile size for your floors is essential to creating the look you desire. Choosing a small bathroom floor tile size, you should keep in mind that large tiles create a calm feeling which is perfect for bathrooms with limited space. Consider using large tiles with square shapes of neutral colors such as white or gray or rectangular-shaped tiles that look fabulous in bathrooms and can be installed vertically and horizontally.

This doesn’t mean you have to rule small tiles out. Mosaics on the floor in a small bathroom work wonders too. They require fewer cuts, offer a more streamlined look, and act as a carpet. They can create texture, add interest, and preserve a sense of flow in any space, especially if they are also installed to cover walls and shower trays.

Ceramic tile sizes

Ceramic tile is available in a variety of size options suitable for floors and walls and offers significant design options for any room in virtually any home style. Typically ceramic tiles are made of rectangles with sizes 16” x 16”, 12” x 12”, 6” x 6” or 4” x 4” with different types of finishes. Large format ceramic tiles are perfect for high traffic areas like bathrooms and kitchens, but you can use them in any room of the house to make a dramatic statement. They come in rectangular and square shapes and can be installed on walls and floors to make an impact.

• 12x12 ceramic tile will look great on kitchen countertops.
• 12x12 black ceramic tile can create a stylish look in any room of the house.
• 12x12 ceramic floor tile has the advantage of really easy to work with.
• 12x14 ceramic tile is the perfect choice for spacious and linear living space,
• 13x13 ceramic tile can bring elegance and sophistication to your space.
• 16x16 ceramic floor tile is perfect for modern interiors where clean lines and right angles rule.
• 16x16 ceramic tile can give a contemporary look and add charm and character to your home.
• 18x18 ceramic tile a standard tile size that helps build the illusion of a larger space.

Thanks to new tile printing technology, wood-look and stone-look ceramic tiles have become increasingly popular. While stone-look tiles tend to be square or rectangular, the wood-look ones come in plank sizes that aim to replicate actual hardwood planks. Wood-look ceramic tiles come in a variety of styles and will add depth to your room. You can also install stone-look ceramic tiles in the corridor, or consider herringbone and brick-joints patterns to give your floor a modern twist.

The most common wood-look ceramic tile sizes are

• 4”x12” and 48”
• 6”x24”, 36” and 48, ”
• 7”x20”
• 8”x32”, 36”, and 48”
• 9”x36”
• 12”x24” and 48”
• 16”x32

Wood-look ceramic tile on the floor can make a room look wider and more spacious than it actually is. Wood-look tile ceramic or porcelain flooring is usually intended for floors, but sometimes, it is creatively used for accent walls and backsplashes.

Subway tile sizes

Subway tiles are a sub-set of rectangular tiles that remind you of the subway stations. They are always fashionable, come in many colors, and fit all styles from traditional to contemporary. Speaking about the standard subway tile size, we must admit that there are no hard-and-fast rules for classifying sizes, but most typically, you will find the following ones:

• 1”x3”, 4” and 6”
• 2”x4”, 6”, 8” and 12”
• 3”x6”, 8” and 12”
• 4”x8”, 12” and 16”

Subway tile in a traditional brick pattern has been the king of the bathroom and kitchen backsplashes. Most commonly, they are applied horizontally with very thin grout lines, but you can install them vertically as well to get the illusion of a higher ceiling. You can use subway tiles of different sizes to inject an urban look into your home. For example, 4x16 subway tile can work well on bathroom walls, kitchen or bathroom backsplashes, showers and tub surrounds. Classic 3x12 white subway tile will look stunning with contrasting, dark grout, which will add an extra dimension to it. 4x10 subway tile can bring a charming feeling of tradition to your home and make space feel cozy.