Black Tiles - FAQs
Black tiles are more than just a colour but a design statement. Offering unparalleled versatility, black can evoke a sense of luxury, drama, modernity, or even industrial chic, depending on its finish and accompanying elements. From commanding floor tiles to chic accent walls, find the perfect black tiles to define your unique style. Our tiles are carefully selected for their exceptional quality, ensuring they withstand the test of time in both residential and commercial settings.
Are black tiles a good idea?
Yes, black tile is an excellent design choice for many spaces, offering a strong visual impact that conveys sophistication, modernity, and a sense of luxury. Black tiles are incredibly versatile, working well with a variety of interior styles, from minimalist to industrial to classic. They are ideal selections for those who want to create striking monochrome interiors with white tiles or add depth and drama to luxury spaces.
How hard is black tile to clean?
The difficulty of cleaning black tiles largely depends on their finish and the amount of traffic they receive.
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Glossy Black Tiles: This type of tile tends to show dust, fingerprints, watermarks, and streaks more readily due to its reflective surface, which requires more frequent wiping to maintain its pristine shine.
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Matte Black Tiles: This type hides dust and smudges better than glossy finishes. However, they can sometimes show dried water spots or certain types of residue more prominently if not cleaned properly.
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Textured Black Tiles: This type can trap dirt in crevices.
In general, routine sweeping and mopping with a cleaner like Fila Multi Surface Cleaner are usually sufficient. For best results and to avoid streaks, use a microfibre sponge.
What should you pair black tiles with?
When pairing black tiles, it’s worth considering how the other materials and tones will interact with this powerful shade.
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Choose a black tile with a heavy, reflective glaze, such as Metro Black Tiles, to offset the effect of using a dark colour and increase the amount of light reflected.
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Opt for a small-scale design, such as a mosaic black tile, and allow the grouting details to break up the expanse of black.
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Why not combine with polished marble tile to create a feature wall of two halves, or give your matt black wall tiles a distinctive border using a single or double row of different, rectangular metro tiles.
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Explore our collection of bathroom white tiles or consider adding a vibrant touch with our green bathroom tiles for an unexpected pop of nature colour in your bathroom.
Do black floor tiles make a room look bigger?
A highly reflective, glossy black tile can bounce light around, creating an illusion of depth and openness. Additionally, using large-format tiles in black with minimal grout lines can create a more seamless look that helps expand the perception of space.
For smaller rooms where expansion is key, lighter colours like white or beige tiles are typically recommended.
