It can be hard to choose the right type of wall tile for your home, office or business because there are so many different types of wall tiles to choose from.

At CTM, we understand that the selection can be overwhelming and the decision difficult. So, we’ve put together a comprehensive guide on how to choose wall tiles that will give you all the information on the best wall tiles for your needs, their benefits, and what projects they are best suited for.

The different types of wall tiles

When it comes to the question of which tiles are best for walls, the answer is how much time do you have? There are so many different types of wall tiles out there that the difference really comes in mainly in the style of tile as well as what they are made of.

At CTM, we have a range of tile styles and types to choose from, depending on the look and feel you are going for in the space.  We have a range of standard wall tiles in a variety of neutral colours that can be used in conjunction with tiles like:

What to consider before choosing wall tiles?

There are three main considerations to make when choosing wall tiles. Ideally, you want to choose one or a combination of tiles that are going to bring both beauty and longevity to your space. Here are the four most important things to consider before deciding on your wall tile of choice;

1. Consider the function of the room or building

When we talk about the function of a room, we mean what is the room going to be used for and by whom. Is it a kitchen in your own home used by yourself and your family? Is it a bathroom in an office building used by staff and customers? The function of a room will help guide you to the right tile design for the room. You’ll have much more creative licence for example in a room in your home than you would in a room in an office.

2. Decide on a suitable colour scheme

Getting inspiration and deciding on a colour palette is going to be your next crucial step. Create a mood board or inspiration board with a variety of pictures and textures you love to help guide you in this process. You should ideally choose one main colour with one or two accent colours that you like too.

3. Think about the size and shape of the wall tiles

Once you’re set on the colours you want, know it’s time to decide on the size and shape of the wall tiles. Do you want to go with common wall tile sizes like squares or rectangles? Or do you want to use more modern tile designs like subway tiles or even cladding? Another thing to decide is whether you’ll be using one type of tile for the majority of the walls and then putting mosaics or décor tiles on one wall as a feature wall. Or will the whole room be tiled with one tile type with listello or spotter tiles sectioned in?

4. Understand what your price range is

This is a key step when choosing the right tile because your budget will be able to guide you as to what tiles you can and can’t consider. Having a realistic price range will enable you to focus your attention on the tile types and sizes that will match your budget and therefore not cloud any of your decision-making.

Shop the best wall tiles for your needs

At CTM, we have a wide range of wall tile sizes, shapes, and designs that it can be difficult to decide what’s right for you. But if you follow our guide on how to choose wall tiles, it’ll help make your decisions that much easier.

We also have great apps on our website to help you even more. Try out our Tile Visualiser Tool to get a real-life look and feel for what the tiles you love would look like in your home.

Use the CTM tile calculator to get an accurate quote on the cost of the tiles you love before you start your project too.

FAQs

Which tiles are suitable for walls?

Wall tiles come in a range of textures, designs, sizes, shapes and colours. Choose the tiles that match your space, your style and your budget at CTM now.

Can any tile be used for a wall?

Ideally, no. It’s important to choose wall tiles for your walls as they have been designed to be placed on the wall and used in common areas like kitchens and bathrooms.