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  • Faces With Hand Bianco Theo Subway Tile 75 x 400mm Italian Porcelain  - The Blue Space
    $86 per sqm

    Bianco 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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    Italian Made
    SALE! Was $95/m2
  • Dark Blue Leon Subway Gloss Ceramic Tile - The Blue Space
    $124 per sqm

    Dark Blue Leon Spanish Subway Tile Gloss 69 x 240mm Ceramic

    The Leon subway tile range is a nod to the authentic side of ceramic tiles and the use of texture and colour to enhance a space. The Leon subway is...

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    European Made
  • Charcoal Rylee Subway Textured Matt 75 x 300 x 9mm Italian Ceramic Tile  | The Blue Space
    $129 per sqm

    Charcoal 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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    Italian Made
  • Caramel Rylee Subway Tile Textured Gloss 75 x 300 x 9mm Italian Ceramic  | The Blue Space
    $129 per sqm

    Caramel Rylee Subway Tile Textured Gloss 75 x 300 x 9mm Italian Ceramic

    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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    Italian Made
  • Light Grey Bella Subway Tile Textured Matte 65 x 265 x 6mm Ceramic online at The Blue Space
    $41 per sqm

    Light Grey Bella Subway Tile Textured Matte 65 x 265 x 7mm Ceramic

    Our favourite mini subway tile, Bella! Enjoy an array of both bright and subtle colours in both Gloss and Matte. Versatile and completely timeless,...

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  • Vanilla Blaire Brick Tile Textured Gloss 45 x 230 x 8mm Porcelain  | The Blue Space
    $130 per sqm

    Vanilla Blaire Brick Tile Textured Gloss 45 x 230 x 8mm Porcelain

    A beautifully unique little textured piece straight from Italy. Providing a gorgeous interpretation to the texture of brickwork, Blaire is one of o...

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    Italian Made
  • Charcoal Blaire Brick Look Tile Textured Matte 45 x 230 x 8mm Porcelain  | The Blue Space
    $130 per sqm

    Charcoal Blaire Brick Look Tile Textured Matte 45 x 230 x 8mm Porcelain

    A beautifully unique little textured piece straight from Italy. Providing a gorgeous interpretation to the texture of brickwork, Blaire is one of o...

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    Italian Made
  • Casuarina Grey Matt P4 Porcelain Tile 300x600mm Double - The Blue Space
    $50 per sqm

    Casuarina Grey 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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  • Avalon Grey Matt P2 Porcelain Tile 300x600mm Double - The Blue Space
    $39 per sqm

    Avalon Grey Matt P2 Porcelain Tile 300x600mm

    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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    Australian Made
  • Pattern With Hand Charcoal Olivia Feature Subway Matte 75 x 300mm Porcelain  - The Blue Space
    $129 per sqm

    Charcoal 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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    Italian Made
    SALE! was $144/m2
  • Anthracite Grey Leon Spanish Subway Tile Gloss 69 x 240mm Ceramic  - The Blue Space
    $124 per sqm

    Anthracite Grey Leon Spanish Subway Tile Gloss 69 x 240mm Ceramic

    The Leon subway tile range is a nod to the authentic side of ceramic tiles and the use of texture and colour to enhance a space. The Leon subway is...

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    European Made
  • Off White Bella Subway Tile Gloss 65 x 265 x 6mm Ceramic  | The Blue Space
    $39 per sqm

    Off White Bella Subway Tile Gloss 65 x 265 x 7mm Ceramic

    Our favourite mini subway tile, Bella! Enjoy an array of both bright and subtle colours in both Gloss and Matte. Versatile and completely timeless,...

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  • Dark Grey Bella Subway Tile Gloss 65 x 265 x 6mm Ceramic online at The Blue Space
    $41 per sqm

    Dark Grey Bella Subway Tile Gloss 65 x 265 x 7mm Ceramic

    Our favourite mini subway tile, Bella! Enjoy an array of both bright and subtle colours in both Gloss and Matte. Versatile and completely timeless,...

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    Best Seller
  • Casuarina Charcoal Matt P4 Porcelain Tile 600x1200mm Double - The Blue Space
    $59 per sqm

    Casuarina 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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  • Avalon White Matt P2 Porcelain Tile 300x600mm Double - The Blue Space
    $39 per sqm

    Avalon White Matt P2 Porcelain Tile 300x600mm

    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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    Australian Made
  • Paradise Grey Gloss Rectified Ceramic Tile 300x600mm online at The Blue Space
    $30 per sqm

    Paradise Grey Gloss Rectified Ceramic Tile 300x600mm

    Are you looking for a marble tile without the hefty price tag? The Paradise Marble collection is a stunningly stylish and affordable marbelised flo...

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    SALE! was $35/m2
  • Island Terrazzo Grey Matt P4 Porcelain Tile 300x600mm Double - The Blue Space
    $36 per sqm

    Island Terrazzo Grey Matt P4 Porcelain Tile 300x600mm

    The Island Terrazzo tiles provide a stylish finish and on-trend design with it's subtle, small chip, terrazzo look. Available in three neutral, mat...

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    SALE! Was $45/m2
  • Casuarina Cream Honed Porcelain Tile 300x600mm online at The Blue Space
    $50 per sqm

    Casuarina Cream 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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  • Burleigh Silver Matt Cushioned Edge Porcelain Tile 300x600mm Double - The Blue Space
    $33 per sqm

    Burleigh Silver Matt Cushioned Edge Porcelain Tile 300x600mm

    If you love the look of a natural stone, but don’t love the care that comes with it, then the Burleigh collection is a perfect choice! Burleigh bri...

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    Australian Made
  • Blush Luca Hand Made Gloss Subway Tile 75 x 150 x 8mm  | The Blue Space
    $58 per sqm

    Blush Luca Hand Made Gloss Subway Tile 75 x 150 x 8mm

    The Luca hand made series is the perfect tile to bring texture and colour into your space. This tile is perfect for bathroom or kitchen walls. The ...

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  • $58 per sqm

    Oyster Luca Hand Made Gloss Tile 100 x 100 x 8mm

    The Luca hand made series is the perfect tile to bring texture and colour into your space. This tile is perfect for bathroom or kitchen walls. The ...

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  • Teal Luca Hand Made Gloss Subway Tile 75 x 150 x 8mm  | The Blue Space
    $58 per sqm

    Teal Luca Hand Made Gloss Subway Tile 75 x 150 x 8mm

    The Luca hand made series is the perfect tile to bring texture and colour into your space. This tile is perfect for bathroom or kitchen walls. The ...

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  • Pattern With Hand Terracotta Theo Subway Tile 75 x 400mm Italian Porcelain  - The Blue Space
    $86 per sqm

    Terracotta 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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    Italian Made
    SALE! Was $95/m2
  • Looks With Hand Terracotta Leon Spanish Subway Tile Gloss 69 x 240mm Ceramic  - The Blue Space
    $124 per sqm

    Terracotta Leon Spanish Subway Tile Gloss 69 x 240mm Ceramic

    The Leon subway tile range is a nod to the authentic side of ceramic tiles and the use of texture and colour to enhance a space. The Leon subway is...

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    European Made
  • Bianco Rylee Subway Tile Textured Gloss 75 x 300 x 9mm Italian Ceramic  | The Blue Space
    $129 per sqm

    Bianco Rylee Subway Tile Textured Gloss 75 x 300 x 9mm Italian Ceramic

    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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    Italian Made
  • Pale Blue Bella Subway Tile Matt 65 x 265 x 6mm Ceramic  | The Blue Space
    $41 per sqm

    Pale Blue Bella Subway Tile Matte 65 x 265 x 7mm Ceramic

    Our favourite mini subway tile, Bella! Enjoy an array of both bright and subtle colours in both Gloss and Matte. Versatile and completely timeless,...

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    Best Seller
  • Pale Blue Bella Subway Tile Gloss 65 x 265 x 6mm Ceramic  | The Blue Space
    $41 per sqm

    Pale Blue Bella Subway Tile Gloss 65 x 265 x 7mm Ceramic

    Our favourite mini subway tile, Bella! Enjoy an array of both bright and subtle colours in both Gloss and Matte. Versatile and completely timeless,...

    View full details
    Best Seller
  • Light Grey Bella Subway Tile Textured Matte 65 x 265 x 6mm Ceramic online at The Blue Space
    $41 per sqm

    Light Grey Bella Subway Tile Gloss 65 x 265 x 7mm Ceramic

    Our favourite mini subway tile, Bella! Enjoy an array of both bright and subtle colours in both Gloss and Matte. Versatile and completely timeless,...

    View full details
    Best Seller
  • Dark Grey Bella Subway Tile Matte 65 x 265 x 6mm Ceramic  | The Blue Space
    $41 per sqm

    Dark Grey Bella Subway Tile Matte 65 x 265 x 7mm Ceramic

    Our favourite mini subway tile, Bella! Enjoy an array of both bright and subtle colours in both Gloss and Matte. Versatile and completely timeless,...

    View full details
    Best Seller
  • Caramel Blaire Brick Tile Textured Matte 45 x 230 x 8mm Porcelain  | The Blue Space
    $130 per sqm

    Caramel Blaire Brick Tile Textured Matte 45 x 230 x 8mm Porcelain

    A beautifully unique little textured piece straight from Italy. Providing a gorgeous interpretation to the texture of brickwork, Blaire is one of o...

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    Italian Made
  • Perisher White Marble Matt Rectified Porcelain Tile 300x600mm - The Blue Space
    $55 per sqm

    Perisher White Marble Matt Rectified Porcelain Tile 300x600mm

    These stunning glazed porcelain tiles are a perfect alternative to Statuario marble, which is one of Italy’s most desired and high maintenance marb...

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  • Kings Marble Carrara White Gloss Cushioned Edge Ceramic Tile 300x600mm Double - The Blue Space
    $29 per sqm

    Kings Marble Carrara White Gloss Cushioned Edge Ceramic Tile 300x600mm

    Much like the name of this collection, the Kings Marble collection provides a sense of luxury and elegance. This collection is a series of Carrara ...

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    SALE! was $34/m2
  • Casuarina White Matt P4 Porcelain Tile 300x600mm Double - The Blue Space
    $50 per sqm

    Casuarina White 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 ...

    View full details
    Best Seller
  • Casuarina Charcoal Honed Porcelain Tile 300x600mm online at The Blue Space
    $50 per sqm

    Casuarina 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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    Best Seller
  • Burleigh White Gloss Cushioned Edge Ceramic Tile 300x600mm Double - The Blue Space
    $32 per sqm

    Burleigh White Gloss Cushioned Edge Ceramic Tile 300x600mm

    If you love the look of a natural stone, but don’t love the care that comes with it, then the Burleigh collection is a perfect choice! Burleigh bri...

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    Australian Made
  • Casuarina Cream Matt P4 Porcelain Tile 600x1200mm Double - The Blue Space
    $111 per sqm

    Casuarina Cream 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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    Best Seller

Brick bond tiles use a staggered offset lay pattern — each tile sits halfway across the one below it — to create the look of traditional brickwork on any tiled surface. The result is a horizontal rhythm that suits bathrooms, kitchens, laundries, and feature walls equally well. Because the pattern is defined by how the tiles are laid rather than the tile shape itself, you can achieve it with most rectangular formats, from slim subway planks through to large-format 600 x 300 mm tiles.

What is brick bond and how does it differ from other patterns?

Brick bond, also called running bond, offsets each row by 50 per cent of the tile length. This differs from stack bond, where tiles align in straight vertical columns, and herringbone, which sets tiles at 45 degrees. The 50 per cent offset distributes grout lines evenly and gives walls a classic, low-visual-noise result that reads well in both small and large spaces.

Horizontal versus vertical brick bond

Horizontal brick bond — rows running across the wall — is the standard orientation and suits most wall heights. Vertical brick bond rotates the pattern 90 degrees so the offset runs up the wall rather than across it. Vertical laying visually raises a ceiling in rooms with low soffits or short wall runs, and it has become common on bathroom feature walls and shower niches. The tile format and grout choice stay the same; only the laying direction changes.

Sizes and formats that suit brick bond

The most practical formats for brick bond are tiles with a 2:1 length-to-width ratio, because the 50 per cent offset then produces a clean, even pattern without awkward cuts at the edges. Common sizes include:

  • 75 x 150 mm — the classic subway format, tight grout lines, works in small bathrooms and splashbacks
  • 100 x 200 mm and 100 x 300 mm — slightly larger, fewer cuts on bigger walls
  • 200 x 400 mm — a mid-format option that scales well in open-plan kitchens and laundries
  • 300 x 600 mm — large format that reduces grout frequency; popular in wet areas and floor-to-ceiling shower walls

Non-2:1 rectangles can be laid in brick bond but the offset will not be exactly half the tile length, so check cut calculations with your tiler before ordering.

Finishes and materials available

Brick bond tiles are available across a wide range of surfaces and finishes. Gloss white ceramic remains the most common choice for bathroom walls because it reflects light and is easy to clean. Matte and satin finishes show fewer water marks in wet areas and suit contemporary interiors. Textured surfaces, including concrete-look and stone-look porcelain, add depth to feature walls without requiring natural stone maintenance. For floors, use a tile rated R10 or above for slip resistance in wet zones — most porcelain options in a 300 x 600 mm format meet this rating.

Where brick bond tiles work well

Brick bond is one of the most versatile laying patterns because it works on walls, floors, and splashbacks without looking forced. In bathrooms, it appears on shower walls, behind freestanding baths, and as full-height feature walls alongside bathroom vanities. In kitchens, a 75 x 150 mm gloss white tile in brick bond behind a cooktop is a proven, long-lasting choice that does not date quickly. In laundries, larger 300 x 600 mm formats cut down on installation time on utility walls.

How to choose between brick bond and stack bond

Choose brick bond when you want a traditional, widely recognised pattern that hides minor wall irregularities — the staggered grout lines disguise unevenness better than straight stack columns. Choose stack bond when you want a more graphic, geometric result with strong vertical and horizontal lines. For most renovation and new build projects, brick bond is the lower-risk option because it suits a broader range of tile sizes, tiler skill levels, and room proportions.

Grout width and colour considerations

Grout joint width affects how the pattern reads. A 1.5–2 mm joint with matching or tone-on-tone grout keeps the focus on the tile surface and creates a subtle, almost seamless look. A 3–5 mm joint in a contrasting colour — charcoal grout with white tiles, for example — emphasises the brick bond grid and adds graphic contrast. For large-format tiles (300 x 600 mm and above), check the tile manufacturer's recommended joint width, as most rectified porcelain tiles require a minimum 2 mm joint to allow for thermal movement. Browse the full tiles range for formats and finishes that complement brick bond applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size tiles are best for a brick bond pattern?
A 2:1 length-to-width ratio gives the cleanest result — 75 x 150 mm, 100 x 200 mm, 200 x 400 mm, or 300 x 600 mm all work well. The 50 per cent offset lands exactly at the midpoint, reducing waste cuts at row ends. Non-2:1 formats can be used but require more careful cut planning with your tiler.
Can brick bond tiles be laid vertically?
Yes. Rotating the brick bond pattern 90 degrees so the offset runs up the wall rather than across it is called vertical brick bond. It visually raises ceiling height in low rooms and suits shower niches and bathroom feature walls. The tile format, grout width, and adhesive type stay the same as horizontal laying.
What is the difference between brick bond and running bond tile patterns?
They are the same pattern. Running bond is the North American and trade term; brick bond is the Australian and UK term. Both describe a staggered offset lay where each tile row is shifted by 50 per cent of the tile length, replicating the appearance of traditional brickwork. Either term is correct on specification documents.
What slip rating should I choose for brick bond floor tiles in a wet area?
For bathroom floors, shower floors, and laundry wet zones, select a tile rated R10 or higher under the AS 4586 wet pendulum test. Most rectified porcelain tiles in 300 x 600 mm formats meet R10. Smooth gloss ceramic tiles typically rate R9 or below and are not recommended for floor use in wet areas.
How wide should grout joints be for large-format brick bond tiles?
For rectified porcelain tiles 300 x 600 mm and larger, a minimum 2 mm grout joint is standard to allow for thermal movement. For smaller ceramic formats like 75 x 150 mm, 1.5 mm joints are achievable. Always check the tile manufacturer's technical data sheet for the minimum recommended joint width before specifying grout.