The Perfect Floor Tile Size for your Space

They say size matters, right? When it comes to floor tiles, bigger isn’t necessarily bigger though. Choosing the right tile size is as important to the final look and feel of a space as colour and design is.

If you’re struggling to determine which floor tile size is best for your space, we recommend that you carry on reading. We’ve put together a guide on choosing tile sizes for floors that will meet your usage, décor and design needs all at the same time. By following our simple tips, you'll be able to pick out the best size for your home and avoid any costly mistakes.

What to Consider Before Choosing a Floor Tile Size

When it comes to floor tiles in different sizes, it can be difficult to know what’s best for your floor space. Should you go with a large square tile, or should you consider a smaller, rectangular size? Here’s a few things to consider in terms of floor tile size:

What is the size of the room? Is it a small space that you want to appear larger? Is it a large space that is already spacious?
Will you be using larger or smaller grouting spaces?
Do you want a standard square or rectangle size? Or do you want different shaped tiles like hexagonal or round?
Do you have a preference on colour or texture of tile?

Read on to find out more about how to determine which tile size is best for your room.

How to Measure Your Space for the Perfect Floor Tile Size

For the size of the tile, it’s essential to know both the overall size of the space - in other words is it’s a narrow, smaller room or larger, lighter space – as well as the actual measurement of the room too. Understanding the square meter area of the room, will help you to know what size and shape of tile might suit your room best.

You should also consider what permanent fixtures might be in the room that could affect the size of tile you choose. Is there a kitchen island in your kitchen perhaps? Or is there a fireplace in the lounge or built-in, outdoor braai outside maybe? If there are large fixtures in a room it might mean that if you choose a larger tile, you’ll end up having to cut them in order to fit around the fixture, would look untidy.

Read our blog on How to Calculate How Many Floor Tiles You Need to understand more about measuring your floor size and shape. – link to this blog when on website

The Best Tile Sizes for Small and Large Spaces

Tiles do come in standard floor tile sizes which in fact, vary. There are standard small tiles and standard large tiles for example with a range of measurements from 350mm x 350mm to 600mm tx 600mm. The rule of thumb when it comes to space size vs tile size is:

Larger tiles make rooms look bigger and more open
Smaller tiles draw the eye in, therefore making larger space look smaller or more inviting

At CTM, we stock one of the widest range of standard floor tile sizes in South Africa but we also stock floor tiles that are not of a standard size too. Browse through our range of sizes now from big to small, and everything in between:

Tips for Installing Floor Tiles in Any Space

Use large format tiles to make small rooms look bigger or in large spaces for a nearly seamless look.
Use small tiles in small areas in eye catching layouts for interesting, creativity looks
Don’t be afraid of trying different shapes and layouts.
Use staggered, diamond, herringbone shapes for flooring - or a combination of - to create unusual styles and effects.

Where Can You Buy the Right Tiles in the Right Sizes?

Choose CTM for all your floor and wall tile needs. From large format tiles that will create that contemporary WOW-factor you’ve been dreaming of in your kitchen, or small format tiles in unusual shapes that bring interest and cosiness to a bathroom floor, find it all at CTM today.

Shop at CTM online now and get your tiles (and other tiling accessories) delivered to your door now.