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$72 per sqmCharcoal Theo Terrazzo Tile Matt 200 x 200mm Porcelain
Enjoy a smooth matte finish and contrasting grain terrazzo, a great piece for your home if we do say! We recommend pairing our Theo Terrazzo with o...
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$121 per sqmSereno Black Marble Grain Honed Porcelain Tile 600 x 600mm
Sereno captures the quiet luxury of natural stone with a refined, honed finish and elegant, marble-inspired veining. Its soft tonal variations and ...
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$88 per sqmCharcoal Dianna Hand Made Subway Tile 75 x 150 x 9mm Spanish Ceramic
Introducing our new Dianna range. These 75x150mm hand made look ceramics are a Spanish made tile with a wavy structured finish in a rich gloss glaz...
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$124 per sqmBlack Aria Stone Tile Matte Crazy Pave Porcelain
Aria Stone Crazy Pave ticks all of the boxes. We are so excited to have a product that gives our customers the look and feel of natural stone crazy...
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$129 per sqmCharcoal Olivia Feature Subway Matte 75 x 300mm Porcelain
Introducing our Olivia feature subway range. Made in Italy from full bodied glazed porcelain, Olivia is the premium of Italian designer tiles. The ...
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$65 per sqmSt Kilda Matt White Octagon with Black Dot Porcelain Period Mosaic Tile 97x97mm
The St Kilda collection is a beautiful combination of the classic period style with a uniquely modern colour palette. These tiles are perfect for b...
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$191 per sqmCottesloe Nero Marquina Herringbone Honed Marble Mosaic Tile 35x150mm
Delicate, sophisticated and subtle, the Cottesloe collection is a beautiful series of marble mosaics that bring a sense of serenity and elegance to...
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$95 per sqmAlicante Eton Matt Cushioned Edge Porcelain Tile 316x316mm
Transport yourself to the beautiful beaches of Spain with the Alicante collection. This collection of federation style tiles consists of six differ...
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$88 per sqmCharcoal Dianna Zellige Tile 100 x 100 x 9mm Spanish Ceramic
Introducing our new Dianna range. The 100x100mm Zellige inspired ceramic is a Spanish made tile with a wavy structured finish in a rich gloss glaze...
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$72 per sqmMooloolaba Satin Black Porcelain Penny Round Mosaic Tile 20x20mm
The Mooloolaba collection is the definition of refined beauty. These 20mm penny rounds have stunning colour blends that’ll brighten any space. View...
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$129 per sqmCharcoal Rylee Subway Textured Matt 75 x 300 x 9mm Italian Ceramic Tile
A textural beauty from Italy, Rylee is a classic must have. A soft ceramic with cushioned edges and a heavily detailed face print to provide a uniq...
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$149 per sqmBlack Andrea Subway Tile Textural Gloss 75 x 300 x 8mm Italian Porcelain
The Andrea collection is an Italian made textural gloss subway or square tile. In deep colour ranges to invoke a mood and stimulate your senses. Cr...
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$39 per sqmTamarama Black Matt P3 Cushioned Edge Porcelain Tile 300x300mm
The Tamarama collection represents a modern take on a classic encaustic pattern. These Australian made tiles feature a matte finish and are availab...
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$95 per sqmAlicante Brighton Matt Cushioned Edge Porcelain Tile 316x316mm
Transport yourself to the beautiful beaches of Spain with the Alicante collection. This collection of federation style tiles consists of six differ...
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$86 per sqmNero Theo Subway Tile 75 x 400mm Italian Porcelain
Made in Italy, our Theo subway tile range has a unique structured gloss finish. Made from porcelain the Theo is perfect for all wall applications, ...
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$65 per sqmSt Kilda Gloss White Octagon with Black Dot Porcelain Period Mosaic Tile 97x97mm
The St Kilda collection is a beautiful combination of the classic period style with a uniquely modern colour palette. These tiles are perfect for b...
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$129 per sqmCharcoal Rylee Subway Tile Textured Gloss 75 x 300 x 9mm Italian Ceramic Tile
A textural beauty from Italy, Rylee is a classic must have. A soft ceramic with cushioned edges and a heavily detailed face print to provide a uniq...
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Mooloolaba Gloss Black Porcelain Penny Round Mosaic Tile 20x20mm
The Mooloolaba collection is the definition of refined beauty. These 20mm penny rounds have stunning colour blends that’ll brighten any space. View...
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$131 per sqmCastaways Midnight Black Gloss Kit Kat Porcelain Mosaic Tile 15x145mm
The Castaways collection highlights the beauty of glazed porcelain mosaic, with an added interest of a three-dimensional look. These tiles come in ...
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$272 per sqmCottesloe Nero Marquina Penny Round Honed Marble Mosaic Tile 23x23mm
Delicate, sophisticated and subtle, the Cottesloe collection is a beautiful series of marble mosaics that bring a sense of serenity and elegance to...
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$47 per sqmDark Grey Frankie Polished Concrete Tile Matte 300 x 300 x 10mm Porcelain
A perfect combination of terrazzo and polished concrete. Enjoy the fine grain fleck through our Frankie concrete look tile. Available in a combinat...
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$109 per sqmOlivia Charcoal Matte Porcelain Tile 600 x 600mm
Introducing our Olivia feature decor range. Made in Italy from full bodied glazed porcelain, Olivia is the premium of Italian designer tiles. The O...
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$115 per sqmOlivia Charcoal Decor Tile 300 x 600mm
Introducing our Olivia feature decor range. Made in Italy from full bodied glazed porcelain, Olivia is the premium of Italian designer tiles. The O...
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$59 per sqmMatrix Black Marble Look Satin Porcelain Concave Subway Tile 50mm x 300mm
Matrix brings the drama of classic marble into a bold, contemporary setting. Inspired by Italian stone and hints at the graphic confidence of 1980s...
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$54 per sqmMatrix Black Marble Look Matte Porcelain Tile P3 200mm x 200mm
Matrix brings the drama of classic marble into a bold, contemporary setting. Inspired by Italian stone and hints at the graphic confidence of 1980s...
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$169 per sqmSicily Grigio Charcoal Gloss Zellige Cushioned Edge Porcelain Tile 100x100mm
Transport yourself to Italy with the gorgeous Italian made Sicily collection. These beautiful tiles are hand-crafted with ever-changing materials t...
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$169 per sqmSicily Grigio Charcoal Gloss Bejmat Cushioned Edge Porcelain Tile 50x150mm
Transport yourself to Italy with the gorgeous Italian made Sicily collection. These beautiful tiles are hand-crafted with ever-changing materials t...
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$169 per sqmSicily Grigio Charcoal Gloss Bejmat Cushioned Edge Porcelain Tile 75x200mm
Transport yourself to Italy with the gorgeous Italian made Sicily collection. These beautiful tiles are hand-crafted with ever-changing materials t...
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$52 per sqmCasuarina Charcoal Matt P4 Porcelain Tile 600x600mm
The Casuarina collection is a modern take on natural stone, consisting of four striking colours, in two unique finishes. The matte finish has been ...
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$59 per sqmCasuarina Charcoal Matt P4 Porcelain Tile 600x1200mm
The Casuarina collection is a modern take on natural stone, consisting of four striking colours, in two unique finishes. The matte finish has been ...
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$50 per sqmCasuarina Charcoal Matt P4 Porcelain Tile 300x600mm
The Casuarina collection is a modern take on natural stone, consisting of four striking colours, in two unique finishes. The matte finish has been ...
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$52 per sqmCasuarina Charcoal Honed Porcelain Tile 600x600mm
The Casuarina collection is a modern take on natural stone, consisting of four striking colours, in two unique finishes. The matte finish has been ...
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$84 per sqmCasuarina Charcoal Honed Porcelain Tile 75x300mm
The Casuarina collection is a modern take on natural stone, consisting of four striking colours, in two unique finishes. The matte finish has been ...
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$59 per sqmCasuarina Charcoal Honed Porcelain Tile 600x1200mm
The Casuarina collection is a modern take on natural stone, consisting of four striking colours, in two unique finishes. The matte finish has been ...
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$50 per sqmCasuarina Charcoal Honed Porcelain Tile 300x600mm
The Casuarina collection is a modern take on natural stone, consisting of four striking colours, in two unique finishes. The matte finish has been ...
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$33 per sqmAvalon Charcoal Matt P2 Porcelain Tile 450x450mm
The stunning Avalon collection is an innovative twist on regular stone production. The subtle vein movement through the tile makes for a perfectly ...
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Black tiles cover a wide range of materials, finishes, and formats suited to bathrooms, kitchens, laundries, and outdoor areas. This page covers what is available at The Blue Space — from matte porcelain floor tiles through to gloss subway wall tiles — along with guidance on choosing the right tile for your application.
What types of black tiles are available?
Black tiles come in porcelain, ceramic, natural stone, and marble, each with different hardness, porosity, and maintenance requirements. Porcelain is the most common choice for floors and wet areas because it is dense, low-porosity, and available in rectified formats. Ceramic is lighter and easier to cut, making it practical for wall applications. Natural stone tiles — slate, granite, and marble — carry genuine variation in tone and texture but require sealing.
Common formats include large-format rectified slabs (600x600mm, 600x1200mm), subway bricks (75x300mm, 100x200mm), mosaic and kit kat strips (typically 23x73mm or 48x198mm), and hexagonal tiles. The format you choose affects grout line width, installation time, and how the finished surface reads in a room.
Matt or gloss: which finish is better for black tiles?
Matte black tiles are better for floors because they provide more slip resistance and do not show watermarks, footprints, or streaks as readily as gloss. Gloss black tiles amplify light reflection and suit feature walls or splashbacks where the sheen is a deliberate choice. In a bathroom floor context, matte or lappato (semi-polished) finishes are strongly preferred.
A lappato or structured surface finish sits between matte and high-gloss, offering some sheen without the maintenance burden. For outdoor areas, always confirm the tile carries a slip resistance rating of P3 or above (tested to AS 4586).
Where can black floor tiles be used?
Black floor tiles work in bathrooms, ensuite wet areas, laundries, and outdoor paving. For wet areas and bathrooms, choose a porcelain tile rated R10 or higher for slip resistance. For outdoor use, a P3 or P4 rating is required under Australian standards. Large-format black porcelain floor tiles (600x600mm or larger) tend to read as lower-maintenance because they have fewer grout lines to clean.
In kitchens, black floor tiles pair well with lighter cabinetry and stone benchtops. They absorb more heat underfoot than pale tiles, which can be relevant in rooms with direct sunlight exposure.
What black wall tiles suit a bathroom or splashback?
Black wall tiles for bathrooms are most commonly used as a feature wall behind a freestanding bath, in a shower recess, or as a full-room dark tile treatment. Subway tiles in matte or gloss black are a practical choice — the 75x300mm and 100x200mm formats are widely available and straightforward to install. Finger tiles and kit kat strips add texture and suit niche or accent applications.
For kitchen splashbacks, a gloss black subway tile or large-format black porcelain panel is common. Black splashback tiles require less frequent regrouting than lighter alternatives where staining is visible, though the tile surface itself will show grease if not wiped regularly.
How do you pair black tiles with grout?
Dark grout — charcoal or near-black — minimises visible grout lines on a black tile field, giving a more continuous surface appearance. White or light grout on black tiles creates a high-contrast grid pattern that accentuates tile size and format. This approach works well with black and white bathroom schemes or geometric layouts.
White tiles with black grout is a separate but related choice where the grout becomes the visible design element. In that case, the grout colour needs to be consistent and sealed, as light-coloured tile bodies with dark grout lines are difficult to regrout without full removal.
What sizes are available and how do I choose?
The most common black tile sizes stocked are 100x100mm mosaics, 75x300mm and 100x200mm subway formats, 300x600mm mid-format wall and floor tiles, and 600x600mm or 600x1200mm large-format floor tiles. Larger tiles make a small room feel less busy because there are fewer grout lines, but they require a flatter substrate and a more experienced tiler. Small-format tiles and mosaics allow curved surfaces and niche work but have significantly more grout to maintain.
For a standard Australian bathroom (around 6-9sqm), 600x600mm or 300x600mm tiles are the most practical floor choice. Wall tiles at 300x600mm or 100x200mm subway are common and allow efficient cutting with minimal waste.
What should I look for when buying black tiles online?
Confirm the tile's PEI rating (1-5 scale for floor hardness), slip resistance rating (R9 minimum for residential bathrooms, R10 for wet areas, P3+ for outdoors), and whether the tile is rectified. Rectified tiles are mechanically cut to precise dimensions, allowing tighter grout joints (2-3mm) and a cleaner finished appearance. Check whether the tile is sold per square metre or per piece, and order 10-15% extra for cuts and future repairs.
Black tiles vary in tone between production batches. If matching existing tiles is important, buy from the same batch and check the shade number on the box. The Blue Space ships AU-wide with a 60-day returns policy, and our team can advise on batch quantities before you order.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are black floor tiles practical in a bathroom?
Yes, provided you choose a matte or lappato-finish porcelain rated R10 or higher for slip resistance in wet areas. Matte black porcelain is dense and low-porosity, so it handles moisture well. It does show dust and light scratches more readily than mid-tone tiles, so a structured or textured surface is usually better than a smooth polished finish for floors.
What is the best grout colour to use with black tiles?
Charcoal or near-black grout gives the most seamless appearance by minimising visible joints. White grout creates a deliberate high-contrast grid and works well in black-and-white bathroom schemes. Avoid mid-grey grout, which can look inconsistent as it ages. Whichever colour you choose, seal the grout in wet areas to prevent staining and moisture ingress.
What slip resistance rating do outdoor black tiles need?
Outdoor tiles in Australia must meet a minimum P3 rating under AS 4586 for pedestrian areas, with P4 or P5 required for steep slopes or pool surrounds. Black porcelain and slate tiles are commonly available in P3 and P4 ratings. Always check the product specification sheet rather than relying on finish description alone, as glossy tiles rarely meet outdoor slip requirements.
Do black tiles make a room look smaller?
Not necessarily. Large-format black tiles (600x600mm or larger) with tight grout joints can actually reduce visual clutter compared to small light-coloured tiles with many grout lines. The overall effect depends on natural light levels, ceiling height, and how much of the room is tiled. Using black tiles on the floor with lighter walls is a common approach that grounds the space without closing it in.
What is the difference between black porcelain and black ceramic tiles?
Porcelain is denser, harder (PEI 4-5 for floor grades), and has lower water absorption (under 0.5%), making it suitable for floors, wet areas, and outdoors. Ceramic is lighter, easier to cut, and typically rated for wall use only (PEI 0-2). Black ceramic tiles are a cost-effective choice for internal walls and splashbacks, but should not be used on floors in high-traffic or wet areas.
