Tiles
Vitrified, ceramic and porcelain tiles for floors, walls and outdoor areas.
Product overview
Tiles are chosen on three axes: body type (ceramic, vitrified, porcelain), finish (glossy, matte, anti-skid) and format. Water absorption is the technical number that separates them — vitrified tiles absorb under 0.5% and so are dense, strong and stain resistant.
For living areas a double-charged or glazed vitrified tile is the volume choice. For bathrooms, balconies and outdoor decks, anti-skid matte tiles with an appropriate slip rating are a safety requirement, not a style preference.
Typical units: box, sq ft, sq m. Quoted per square foot; adhesive, grout and skirting add meaningfully to the installed cost.
Common applications
- Living, bedroom and lobby flooring
- Kitchen and bathroom walls and floors
- Balconies, terraces and outdoor decks
- Commercial and high-traffic flooring
- Facade cladding
Available grades and variants
- Ceramic
- Higher absorption, lower cost. Best on walls and light-traffic floors.
- Glazed vitrified (GVT)
- Digital print surface, huge design range, good for living areas.
- Double-charged vitrified
- Pigment runs deep into the body; excellent for heavy traffic.
- Full-body porcelain
- Colour through the full thickness, highest durability.
Buying guide: tiles
- Buy the whole quantity from a single batch and shade number — a second batch will never match exactly.
- Order 8–10% extra for cutting, corners and future replacement.
- Use anti-skid matte tiles in wet areas; check the R-rating for outdoor and pool surrounds.
- Budget for tile adhesive rather than traditional cement mortar for large-format vitrified tiles.
Why buy tiles through Nautook
- Verified suppliers only — every shop is checked before it can list.
- Live per-unit rates you can compare across suppliers in your city.
- GPS-tracked delivery from dispatch to site gate.
- GST invoices and digital payment records for every order.
Browse live listings to compare rates from verified suppliers in your city, or read how ordering works.
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Tiles FAQs
Vitrified or ceramic tiles for flooring?
Vitrified for floors — lower water absorption, higher strength and better stain resistance. Ceramic is fine for walls and light-use areas at lower cost.
How much extra tile should I order?
8–10% above the measured area to cover cutting waste, breakage and a small stock for future repairs.
