Mosaic Tiles

How to choose mosaic tiles

Which material suits my project?

Mosaics here come in porcelain, glass and natural marble. Porcelain is dense and low-maintenance, glass is glossy and reflects light, and marble mosaics give every sheet its own veining and tone. Marble is a natural stone, so it needs sealing and gentler cleaners than porcelain or glass. Choose the material by how much care you want to give the wall as well as by colour.

Which shape and size should I pick?

Square chips are the most common, followed by kit kat, herringbone, penny round and hexagon. Small chips add more grout lines and a busier look, which suits niches, curved walls and feature panels. Longer pieces such as kit kat read calmer across a larger wall. Check the chip size, sheet size and joint width on each listing, then compare a full sheet with your grout colour before you decide.

Can I use mosaic tiles on floors or in wet areas?

Most mosaics here do not list a slip rating, so treat them as wall tiles unless the listing says otherwise. For floors, start with our mosaic floor tiles. For pools and other permanently wet areas, use the pool tiles range instead. Whichever you choose, confirm the substrate, adhesive, grout and sealing with your installer before you order.

How do I check the colour and finish?

Gloss and honed finishes are the most common, with matt and tumbled for a softer look. Glass and marble can look quite different on a wall than in a photo, so order up to 5 tile samples online for $15 delivery (see tile samples) and view them in your own light. For more ideas, read our beginner's guide to mosaic tiles and mosaic tile ideas.

Mosaic tile specifications at a glance

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