Wall tiles

It’s hard to imagine a modern home without ceramic wall coverings. Eco-friendly, affordable, and with excellent performance properties, it has been a leading choice for cladding materials for several seasons. The modern market offers a wide range of wall tiles. Various material options, designs, sizes, and more provide everything needed to bring the most creative ideas to life.

Types of Wall Tiles

Wall tiles for kitchens and bathrooms are categorized by the following characteristics: material, surface type, wear resistance, and design.

Wall Covering Materials

The wall tiles from “CERAMA MARKET” are made from porcelain stoneware, white and red clay, clinker, aluminum, wood, stone, metal, glass, glass combined with stone/metal, and stainless steel.

Porcelain stoneware is the most commonly chosen material for wall finishes in all areas of the bathroom and kitchen, including those exposed to high temperatures and moisture (such as work surfaces and shower areas). It is versatile, eco-friendly, resistant to wear, fire, stains, acids, and is easy to maintain.
Other materials listed above are used only for specific surfaces. For example, decorative metal wall tiles are an optimal choice for kitchen walls located away from the work area, as metal is less resistant to acid exposure.

Tile Surface Variations

The manufacturer “KERAMA MARKET” offers ceramic tiles with the following surface types:

• carving — light relief, silky finish;
• micro sid — rough, marble imitation;
• sugar — frosty effect, with fine shimmering particles;
• glossy — shiny surface;
• lappato — vintage-style ceramic tile;
• matte — minimally processed, rough surface;
• semi-polished — alternating matte and glossy areas, creating a subtle shimmer effect;
• polished — flat, mirror-like surface;
• satin — velvety surface with a matte-silky appearance.

Abrasion Ratings

There are five levels of wear resistance for ceramic tiles, designated by the letters PEI and Roman numerals from I to V, where I indicates a very delicate material and V an extremely durable one.

Wall ceramic coverings are subjected to minimal stress, so if you’re looking to buy tiles for bathroom walls, a PEI rating of I or II is sufficient.

Wall Tile Design

For wall coverings, “CERAMA MARKET” offers collections that can fit seamlessly into any bathroom, kitchen, or other interior. The selection includes tiles with stone and metal imitations, as well as monocolor, vintage, terrazzo, collage/graphic, mosaic, hexagon, wave patterns, nature images, and more.

Tiles that mimic concrete, decorative damask plaster, wood, stone, marble, metal, brick, and textiles have a stylish look. Porcelain stoneware beautifully replicates other surfaces without compromising on quality, making it a great choice for designing spaces in the most popular styles.
For kitchen walls, monocolor tiles are the most popular — a versatile choice for minimalist designs. To add accent details, you can use patterned tiles.

Wall Tile Shape and Size

Modern wall tiles for bathrooms and kitchens come in two main shapes: rectangular and square. Hexagons are also in demand.

Rectangular tiles are mostly installed vertically, a layout that makes the room appear taller. Horizontal tile placement is also used in modern design, especially when there’s a need to visually widen a narrow room.

Square tiles are a classic! They are suitable for wall finishing in rooms of any shape, and produce less waste when installed. Diamond and hexagon-shaped tiles are used to enhance the design. Looking for kitchen tiles for a backsplash? The uniquely shaped collections Afternoon (Paradyz) and Arlequini (Opoczno) are excellent choices!

Ceramic wall tiles come in the following sizes: small format (10–20 cm), medium format (30–60 cm), large format (over 60 cm), and wide format (over 120 cm).

How to Choose the Right Tile for You?

Even with the wide selection available at “CERAMA MARKET,” choosing the right tile is easy if you consider the following criteria.

Tile Format. Choose a size that minimizes cutting. This will give the design a more harmonious look. For example, if the wall width is 100 cm, use either tiles that are 100 cm wide or two tiles that are 50 cm each.

Tile Quantity. Allow for up to 15% extra.

Surface Type. When selecting kitchen wall tiles, consider the needs of each area. Glossy or semi-polished tiles are ideal for work surfaces, as they are easier to clean from grease or other stains. In bathrooms, matte tiles work well for shower and bath areas, as they make shampoo or soap residue less visible.

Room Size. Large spaces can accommodate tiles of any size, but small-format tiles are best used as accents. In smaller rooms, it’s better to use small or medium-format tiles.

Room Features. If the kitchen wall has minor irregularities, small-format tiles will help hide them. Have columns or other unique surfaces? Use mosaic tiles.

Visit the “CERAMA MARKET” website to find the perfect tiles. The selection includes both high-end and affordable wall tiles from leading global manufacturers. Welcome!