Match the tile to the traffic, order 8–10% extra for wastage, and confirm the batch. The essentials for contractors buying tile at project scale.
For high-traffic floors — lobbies, commercial spaces, driveways — choose denser vitrified or full-body tiles. Ceramic is well suited to walls and lighter-traffic residential floors. Matching the tile to the wear it will face avoids callbacks later.
| Space | Recommended tile | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Bathroom / kitchen walls | Ceramic wall tile | Light duty, wide design range, cost-effective |
| Residential floors | Vitrified (GVT/PGVT) | Low water absorption, good wear resistance |
| Lobbies, commercial floors | Double-charge or full-body vitrified | Colour runs through the body, survives heavy traffic |
| Driveways / outdoor | Full-body / anti-skid | Grip when wet, resists weather and load |
| Feature walls | Glass mosaic / designer | Decorative, small format |
Larger formats mean fewer joints and a cleaner look but need a flatter substrate and more careful laying. Smaller tiles and mosaics suit bathrooms and detailed work. Consider the room size and the labour available.
Order about 8–10% extra to cover cutting, breakage and future repairs, and a little more for diagonal layouts or rooms with many cuts. Keeping a small reserve from the same batch protects you against shade variation later.
Confirm the batch/shade for large orders, get samples approved before bulk delivery, and plan delivery in phases for big sites. Share your BOQ or area schedule and we'll work out quantities, sizes and project pricing with you.
Order about 8–10% extra to cover cutting, breakage and future repairs, and a little more for diagonal layouts or rooms with many cuts. Keep a small reserve from the same batch to protect against shade variation later.
Vitrified tiles are fired denser and absorb far less water, so they are harder and better suited to floors and high-traffic areas. Ceramic is well suited to walls and lighter-traffic residential floors.
Tiles from different production batches can vary slightly in shade. On large orders, confirm the batch upfront and get samples approved before bulk delivery so the finished floor is consistent.
Yes. We supply tiles at project and trade pricing against your BOQ or area schedule, and can phase delivery for larger sites. Share your requirement for a quotation.
Share your list or BOQ and we'll call back with pricing and availability, usually the same working day.
