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Tile School: How to Choose Your Floor Tile, By Room

By Blair Hagensen

How To Choose Your Floor Tile Detail Shot of H Shaped Chaine Homme Bathroom Tile Floor

When it comes to transforming the look and feel of your space, few design elements are as influential as floor tiles. A carefully chosen floor tile can enhance the aesthetics, add character, and elevate the overall ambiance of any space. Plus, with its long-lasting durability and low maintenance upkeep, tile on the floor is a win all around.

All of Fireclay’s tile (Ceramic, Brick, Glass, Mosaic, and Handpainted) is possible to use as flooring, but it depends on where you’re using it. To make the process easier, we’re walking you through our top tile floor tips for application by room–with a heavy dose of floor inspiration to boot.

Discover everything you need to know about tile flooring.

How To Choose Your Floor Tile Mint Green White Squiggle Checkerboard Bathroom Tile Floor

Tile: Squiggle Plein Aire motif, 4x4 Tumbleweed | Design: Kim Wolfe | Image: Joseph Bradshaw

For Your Bathroom Floor

Tile floors are an excellent way to transform your bathroom into a stylish oasis where you can unwind and rejuvenate, with peace of mind knowing that your chosen tiles are both beautiful and practical. Any of Fireclay’s products can be used in a bathroom setting (with a few considerations).

How To Choose Your Floor Tile H Shaped Chaine Homme Tile Detail on Bathroom Floor

Tile: Chaine Homme Frost | Design: Melissa Ennis Design | Image: Megan Rae

Since this is a damp environment, it's important to think about slippage. A smaller size of tile or a matte finish, like earthy green Sea Green Matte shown below, will serve you (and your feet) well if slipping is a concern. See all of our matte glazes here.

How To Choose Your Floor Tile Offset Patterned Size Blend of Clover Green Tiles on Bathroom Floor

Tile: 2x6, 3x6, & 6x6 Clover | Design: Brownstone Boys | Image: Nick Glimenakis

If your heart is set on a gloss finish, like the stunning Hexagon Aegean Sea walls and floor in the space below, don’t worry–you can still use it in your bathroom. You may just want to consider a bath mat for areas that will get the dampest.

How To Choose Your Floor Tile Modern Coastal Bathroom with Glossy Blue Hexagon Tile Floor and Walls

Tile: 6” Hexagon Aegean Sea | Design: Wellrooted LLC | Image: Mallory Shelton

Sheeted Mosaic Tile is an excellent choice for bathroom floors. Not only does it provide a timeless, sophisticated look, it also serves as a natural slip-resistant surface as the increased grout joints lend themselves to more grip for your feet. We adore this black and white mosaic checkerboard moment by Sarah Sherman Samuel.

How To Choose Your Floor Tile Vanessa Carltons Black and White Checkerboard Mosaic Tile Bathroom Floor

Tile: 1x1 Halite & Akoya, 6x6 Akoya | Design: Sarah Sherman Samuel | Image: Joseph Bradshaw

Our Glazed Thin Brick is another gorgeous and functional option for bathroom tile–just look at the color block beauty below. Please note that although Brick is perfectly suitable as bathroom floor and wall tile, due to the porous tile material, we do not recommend our Brick in the shower pan.

How To Choose Your Floor Tile Color Block Rust White Brick Bathroom

Brick: Columbia Plateau & White Mountains | Design: Ahmad AbouZanat | Image: Joe Kramm | Installer: Kips Bay Decorator Showhouse

Capture a modern look with our sleek Glass Tile. This easy-to-clean product is impervious to water, making it ideal for bathroom applications, and although we don’t recommend our larger Glass sizes for bathroom floors the sheeted mosaic options like the pinwheel installation below offer appropriate additional grip.

How To Choose Your Floor Tile White and Black Pinwheel Style Glass Mosaic Tile on Modern Bathroom Floor

Tile: 1x1 & 1x2 Pinwheel Sheeted Egret & Condor Matte, 3x6 Overcast

Love our signature artisanally crafted Handpainted Tile? This fan favorite provides beauty and traction underfoot. The wet room spa bathroom below features Handpainted Roundabout Tile from the Block Shop x Fireclay Collection in a soothing green colorway.

Speaking of spa bathrooms, keep in mind that, aside from Glass Tile, our tile is not suitable for steam showers.

How To Choose Your Bathroom Floor Handpainted Block Shop x Fireclay Tile in Soft Green Roundabout Motif on Bathroom Floor

Tile: Roundabout 1, 2, 3, 4 Plein Aire motif, 2x2 Milky Way | Design: Jocelyn Dickson Architecture | Image: Home Union

Above all, your bathroom is your personal sanctuary–so make sure to choose floor tiles that align with your desired style and aesthetic. Whether you prefer a classic, modern, or eclectic look, we can help bring your vision to life (like Banyan Bridges’ patchwork rainbow bathroom floor below!) with our free design assistance.

How To Choose Your Floor Tile Banyan Bridges Rainbow Patchwork Tile on Bathroom Floor

Tile: 2x8 Desert Bloom, Mandarin, Ember, Mustard Seed, Aegean Sea, Magnolia w/ Black Patine, Lake Tahoe, Spruce Gloss, Lichen | Design + Image: Banyan Bridges

For Your Shower Pan

When it’s time for a rejuvenating shower, the last thing you want to think about is slipping so choosing slip-resistant tile is especially important for your shower pan. We recommend using tile 4” or smaller (the more grout lines there are, the more grip your shower pan will have) and/or going with one of our slip-resistant glazes.

The stunning shower below uses a combination of matte and gloss glazes in a small 2” Mosaic Tile, creating a beautiful and timeless pattern that’s functional to boot.

How To Choose Your Floor Tile Green and Yellow Mosiac Tile Patterned Shower Pan

Tile: 2x2 Spruce Gloss & Sunflower, 4x4 Spruce Gloss | Design: Asher Moss, Melodi Meadows | Image: Asher Moss

Think outside of the box with our non-square Sheeted Tile options. The stacked elongated rectangle of our 1x6 size below adds a distinct midcentury feel to your shower with plenty of grippy grout lines. Choose a saturated color to make this size really pop.

How To Choose Your Floor Tile Orange Sheeted Mosaic Tile Shower Pan

Tile: 1x6 Koi, 6x12 Koi & Halite | Design + Image: Laura Harris

Another fan favorite for shower pans is our sheeted Hexagon Tiles. Not only are they classic and perfectly practical, but it’s also easy to create standout tile patterns using different colors like Cottage + Sea did below.

How To Choose Your Floor Tile Black and White Mosaic Hexagon Tile in Shower Pan and Bathroom Floor

Tile: 2” Hexagon Calcite and Raven, 4x4 White Wash | Design + Image: Cottage + Sea

For Your Kitchen Floor

The kitchen is the heart of the home, where culinary creativity and cherished memories come together. Choosing the right floor tile for this bustling space can seem daunting, but honestly, there are virtually no limitations in the kitchen when you’re using durable, high-quality tile.

For example, in high-traffic areas like the kitchen you may want to consider the breaking strength of tile. When comparing porcelain and ceramic tile, Fireclay’s original ceramic tile is actually stronger than your average porcelain with a breaking strength of 393 pounds per foot, making this a perfect choice for your kitchen floor.

How To Choose Your Floor Tile Terracotta Style Antique Tile Floor in Kitchen

Tile: 3x9 Antique | Design: Bright Designlab | Image: Crosby Dove | Installer: Hawthorne Tile

If slippage is a concern for whatever reason, style meets practicality with our slip-resistant glazes. We love how David Quarles IV used our matte Sunflower glaze on large hexagon tiles across the floor paired with a high-gloss Palm Tree subway tile backsplash–it’s the best of both worlds!

How To Choose Your Floor Tile Midcentury Modern Kitchen with Soft Yellow Hexagon Tile on Floor and Chartreuse Green Tile Backsplash

Tile: 8” Hexagon Sunflower, 2x6 Palm Tree | Design: David Quarles IV | Image: Sarah Rossi, Michael Butler

Another thing to consider with your kitchen floor tiles is color coordination with your cabinets, countertop, and backsplash. A harmonious color scheme will create a cohesive and inviting ambiance, so color is a choice you’ll want to spend some time thinking about (and something our tile experts can assist you with, for free!).

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The modern kitchen below chose deep blue Hexite floor tile, pulling from colors in their Handpainted Tile kitchen backsplash for an overall cohesive look.

How To Choose Your Floor Tile Modern Kitchen with Denim Blue Hexite Tile Floor and Handpainted Tile Backsplash

Tile: Hexite Blue Velvet, Maze Warm motif | Design: Elemental Green | Image: Jill Tiongco Photography

The size of the kitchen and layout of the floor plan will influence your choice of floor tile, too. Larger tiles can create a more open and seamless look in larger kitchens, while smaller tiles work well in compact spaces by adding texture and detail. And if you’re heaving a hard time choosing, try mixing sizes like boutique hotel Noble + Proper.

How To Choose Your Floor Tile Modern Traditional Kitchen with Two Sizes of Orange and Blue Square Tile on Floor

Tile: 8x8 Sorbet, 4x4 Morning Thaw | Design: Handsome Salt | Image: Jenny Siegwart | Installer: Noble + Proper

Kitchens are prone to spills and messes, so you’ll likely want to consider floor tiles that are easy to clean. Smooth, glazed tiles repel dirt and spills, making them a practical choice for busy kitchens–like our beautiful Handpainted Tiles shown in the kitchen below.

How To Choose Your Floor Tile Small Galley Kitchen with Handpainted Tile Floor and Neutral Tile Backsplash

Tile: Fallow White motif, 2x6 Feldspar | Design + Image: Reserve Home

The kitchen floor contributes significantly to the overall aesthetics of the space. Choose floor tiles that complement your kitchen’s style and design theme, like the stunning midcentury modern home below. Our Glazed Thin Brick sprawls across the floor from the kitchen through the living room in a harmonious and functional ode to MCM style.

How To Choose Your Floor Tile Midcentury Modern Kitchen with Turquoise Brick Floor and Black Brick Fireplace

Brick: San Gabriel & Black Hills | Design: Design Bitches | Image: Yoshihiro Makino

For Your Entryway or Mudroom

Your entryway or mudroom sees a lot of traffic, and potentially tracked-in water, dirt, dust, mud, or snow depending on where you live so we generally recommend going with a small- to medium-sized tile for this area. Since this part of the house is bound to get dirty, a stain-resistant grout is a must so that you're not cleaning it all the time.

How To Choose Your Floor Tile Amanda Jane Jones Mudroom with Black 2x4 Tile Floor

Tile: 2x4 Carbon | Design + Image: Amanda Jane Jones

The entryway sets the tone for your home’s interiors, so consider how you want to make an entrance to your abode–for your guests, yes, but mostly for yourself since you’ll be the one greeted by the tile more than anyone else. We adore the sunny checkered look below with yellow and white Mini Star & Cross Tile. Talk about a warm welcome home!

How To Choose Your Floor Tile Sunny Yellow White Mini Star Cross Tile Entryway

Tile: Mini Star & Cross Sunflower & Feldspar | Design + Image: SOOETSUN STUDIO

As the first line of defense against dirt and debris entering your home, your entryway floor tiles need to be highly durable. As outlined above, our ceramic tile excels in this department as it can withstand heavy use and the smooth, non-porous surface doesn’t trap dirt making it easy to clean.

If you have a busy household or would simply prefer to stretch out the time between cleanings, you may want to choose a dark color. Darker-colored tiles can help hide dirt between cleanings, making them a practical as well as a beautiful choice.

How To Choose Your Floor Tile Evergreen Picket Tile Entryway Floor

Tile: Picket Evergreen | Design: HIR A+D | Image: Hannah Robertson | Installer: Vector East, LTD

Safety is a primary concern in entryways and mudrooms, where wet shoes can create slippery surfaces. Opt for floor tiles with a textured or matte finish to ease slipping concerns and reduce the risk of slips and falls, like the stunning Handpainted Tile floor below in a custom matte colorway.

How To Choose Your Floor Tile Handpainted Persian Star Tile Floor in Blue and White Mudroom

Tile: Persian Star Custom motif | Design: Fiddlehead Design Group | Image: Scott Amundson

For Your Commercial Space

For commercial flooring, all of our matte glazes feature a DCOF rating above .42, making them suitable for wet environments where slipping could otherwise occur. With a breaking strength of 393 pounds per foot, our Original Ceramic Tile is designed to withstand the rigor of commercial flooring applications.

The floor tiles in commercial spaces should reflect the brand’s identity and enhance the overall aesthetics of the environment. With virtually limitless customization options and volume pricing available, Fireclay’s Tile is set up to make your commercial project a success.

How To Choose Your Floor Tile Voyager Craft Coffees White Blue Green Yellow Triangle Tile Floor Blend

Tile: 4” Triangle Daisy, Peacock, Morning Thaw, Sunflower, Sea Glass & Hunter Green | Design: Studio Banaa | Image: Mikiko Kikuyama | Installer: Voyager Craft Coffee

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Brick is a wonderful choice for commercial floors, too. Where industrial strength meets sophistication, our Glazed Thin Brick adds warmth and texture to commercial spaces like the stunning luxury apartment below with 2 sizes and over 35 colors available.

How To Choose Your Floor T Ile Luxury Apartment Complexs Communal Space with White and Black Brick Floor

Brick: Lewis Range & Bitterroot | Design: Basile Studio | Image: Adrian Tiemens | Installer: Broadstone Makers Quarter

If your project needs additional traction, we can add abrasive to your glaze for extra slip resistance. The image below showcases the texture that the abrasive adds on our slip-resistant matte glazes at a San Francisco wellness studio–the abrasive was chosen due to the Bay Area’s frequent rainfall.

How To Choose Your Floor Tile Matte Yellow White Paseo Tile Floor with Additional Textured Abrasive Added

Tile: Paseo Sunflower & Feldspar | Image: Margaret Austin Photography | Installer: Sara and Rich Combs

With more and more of a focus on sustainability and responsible manufacturing, our tile is here to answer the call. 100% of our products are made in the USA with domestically-sourced materials, and as a Certified B Corp we make it our business to do good with carbon offsets, recycled materials, fair wages, employee ownership, and more.

Partnering with Fireclay has the added benefit of being good for the environment and our communities, with a portion of proceeds invested back into community and environmental initiatives and all products being eligible for LEED credits.

How To Choose Your Floor Tile Myrial Restaurant Featuring Herringbone Tile Floor in Terracotta Inspired Antique Glaze

Tile: 3x12 Antique | Design + Image: Madelynn Furlong | Installer: Myriel Restaurant

For Any Other Space!

While we’ve covered the most common areas where tile floors are used, that certainly isn’t a comprehensive list so don’t be afraid to branch out with your floor tile. From patios to closets, the inspiring installations below demonstrate that tile floors belong anywhere.

Jean Stoffer is the queen of modern classic design, so it’s no surprise that she went for a checkerboard floor in her North Porch–with a twist. The timeless grey checkered pattern is bordered by Handpainted Tile with a black accent, resulting in a unique and unforgettable look.

How To Choose Your Floor Tile Jean Stoffers North Porch Featuring Grey Checkerboard Tile Floor with Handpainted Tile Border

Tile: 6x6 Iron Ore & Pyrite, Chicago Grey motif, 1x6 Sheeted & 3x9 Basalt | Design: Jean Stoffer Design | Image: Stoffer Photography Interiors

Foxcroft Estate's tiki bar basement just wouldn’t be the same without its Scalene Triangle floor in pink Desert Bloom and green Palm Tree. The pattern adds the perfect amount of retro character to this fun space.

How To Choose Your Floor Tile Retro Inspired Basement Tiki Bar with Pink Green Scalene Triangle Tile Floor

Tile: Scalene Triangle Desert Bloom & Palm Tree | Design: Foxcroft Estate | Image: Madison Kim-Poppen

In case you’re wondering if a tile floor belongs in the bedroom, the stunning cottage bedroom below answers with a resounding yet. Not only is this floor durable, but the colors and patterns on the artisanally Handpainted Tile also exude soothing energy into every corner of the space.

How To Choose Your Floor Tile Rustic Bedroom with Handpainted Tile Floor

Tile: Aerial Custom motif | Design + Image: Danielle & Ely Franko

Instead of pavers, why not choose tile for your patio? Designer Claire Thomas used two slip-resistant colors in one memorable checkerboard pattern complete with a built-in bench back for this desert abode.

How To Choose Your Floor Tile Desert House with Outdoor Patio Featuring Yellow Orange Slip Resistant Checkerboard Tile

Tile: 4x8 Sunflower & Sorbet | Design + Image: Claire Thomas

Tile in the closet provides an attractive foundation to mix and match clothes on until you find the perfect outfit. We love the choice of playful Ogee Drops in Studio DIY’s walk-in closet, and the white glaze brightens up the space to ensure you can see every last detail in the full-length mirror.

How To Choose Your Floor Tile Large Walk In Closet with White Ogee Drop Tile Floor

Tile: Ogee Drop Calcite | Image: Jeff Mindell | Installer: Studio DIY

Brick gives off the look and feel of natural stone tile with a smoothing layer of glaze on top, making it an excellent choice for rustic spaces or anywhere you want to add a bit of texture–like the Joshua Tree House’s desert living area.

How To Choose Your Floor Tile The Joshua Tree Houses Pink Brick Herringbone Floor in the Living Room

Brick: Mojave | Design + Image: The Joshua Tree House, Sara + Rich Combs | Installer: The Joshua Tree House

When Hilton Carter’s plants are happy, he’s happy–and they all couldn’t be happier in his sunroom with a confetti Hexite tile floor that provides colorful beauty and practical water resistance.

How To Choose Your Floor Tile Hilton Carters Plant Filled Sunroom with Confetti Hexite Tile Floor

Tile: Hexite Halite, Tumbleweed, Ivory, Chateau, Dolomite & Feldspar | Design + Image: Hilton Carter

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