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$86 per sqmDove Grey Theo Subway Tile 75 x 400mm Italian Porcelain
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$129 per sqmBianco Rylee Subway Tile Textured Matt 75 x 300 x 9mm Italian Ceramic
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$43 per sqmTan Tilly Tundra Stone Tile Matte Tech Grip 600 x 600 x 10mm Porcelain
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$78 per sqmIvory Valerie Travertine Tile P4 Tech Grip Porcelain French Pattern
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$192 per sqmGreen Evelyn Handmade Bejmat 50 x 150 x 12mm
The Evelyn handmade bejmat ceramic tiles are made using artisanal techniques. They are hand moulded and shaped, with the colour glaze layer applied...
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$250 per sqmTumbled Natural Calacatta Gold Marble Subway Tile 50mm x 200mm
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$58 per sqmWhite Luca Hand Made Matte Subway Tile 75 x 150 x 8mm
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$88 per sqmPink 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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$88 per sqmDark Green Dianna Hand Made Subway Tile 75 x 150 x 9mm Spanish Ceramic
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$86 per sqmAsh Blue 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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$33 per sqmBurleigh Latte 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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$30 per sqmBurleigh Latte Matt Cushioned Edge Porcelain Tile 300x300mm
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$39 per sqmAvalon White Matt P2 Porcelain Tile 600x600mm
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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$60 per sqmAva Kit Kat Porcelain Mosaic 300 x 296 x 6mm Satin White
The White Ava Kit Kat is the perfect choice to add a feature tile into your space without it be too overpowering. The Ava Kit Kat works perfectly a...
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$113 per sqmBeige Malee Gloss Hand Made Spanish Ceramic Tile 130 x 130 x 8mm
An eclectic mix of exquisite colours form the Spanish made Malee series. These are handmade looking 130x130mm tiles, with 5 contemporary colours th...
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$113 per sqmWhite Malee Satin Hand Made Spanish Ceramic Tile 130 x 130 x 8mm
An eclectic mix of exquisite colours form the Spanish made Malee series. These quirky handmade looking 130x130mm tiles, with 5 contemporary colours...
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$58 per sqmWhite 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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$88 per sqmCharcoal Dianna Zellige Tile 100 x 100 x 9mm Spanish Ceramic
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$129 per sqmOff White 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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$41 per sqmOff White Bella Subway Tile Textured Matte 65 x 265 x 7mm Ceramic
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$72 per sqmPink 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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$72 per sqmBlue Theo Terrazzo Tile Matt 200 x 200mm Porcelain
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$51 per sqmIvory Valerie Travertine Tile P4 Tech Grip Porcelain 600 x 600
Introducing our beautiful travertine look tile, Valerie!This beautiful tile comes in shades of Ivory and Grey, with 24 faces and Mica speck to repl...
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$55 per sqmIvory Valerie Travertine Tile P4 Tech Grip Porcelain 300 x 600
Introducing our beautiful travertine look tile, Valerie!This beautiful tile comes in shades of Ivory and Grey, with 24 faces and Mica speck to repl...
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$29 per sqmSouthside Natural Terrazzo Matt P2 Porcelain Tile 450x450mm
If you’re looking for a stunning terrazzo that has individuality, then the Southside Terrazzo is perfect for you. They are perfect for both indoor ...
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$169 per sqmSicily Giada Green 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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$59 per sqmCasuarina White 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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$30 per sqmBurleigh White Matt Cushioned Edge Porcelain Tile 450x450mm
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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$30 per sqmBurleigh White Matt Cushioned Edge Porcelain Tile 300x300mm
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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$38 per sqmAvalon White External P5 Porcelain Tile 600x600mm
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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$38 per sqmAvalon Greige External P5 Porcelain Tile 600x600mm
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$63 per sqmBeige Josie Cross Cut Travertine Tile Tech grip 600 x 1200 x 10mm Porcelain
Our Josie cross cut travertine range showcases the natural layers of stone, resulting in a more organic and textured looking architectural tile. Wi...
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$58 per sqmSage 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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$58 per sqmOlive 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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$86 per sqmRosa 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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Vertical stacked tiles are laid in a stack bond pattern, meaning each tile sits directly above the one below it with continuous, unbroken grout lines running both ways, rather than the offset joints of a running bond. It's a clean, graphic layout that suits rectangular and plank-format tiles and works equally well turned on its side as a horizontal stack.
What stack bond actually means
Stack bond is the formal term for tiling where every joint lines up in a grid, both vertically and horizontally, instead of staggering each row by half a tile. When that grid is oriented so the long edge of the tile runs upward, it's called a vertical stack; laid the other way, it becomes a horizontal stack tile pattern. Both versions use the same tiles and the same setting technique, and the choice between them is purely about which direction you want the eye drawn.
Why alignment matters more in a stack pattern
Because every grout line runs straight through in a continuous column and row, any inconsistency in tile size shows up immediately as a wandering joint. This is why stacked tiling works best with rectified tiles, which are precision-cut to a consistent size after firing. Non-rectified tiles can still be stacked, but expect a slightly wider grout joint to help absorb the size variation between individual pieces.
A tile stack that isn't kept plumb from the first row will drift visibly by the top of a wall, so checking alignment every few rows as the job progresses, rather than only at the start, is worth the extra time on any full-height stacked installation.
Offset and straight variations
A true vertical stack keeps every joint perfectly aligned in a grid. A vertical offset tile layout softens that grid slightly by shifting alternate rows a small amount, usually a quarter or third of the tile length, which hides minor size variation while still reading as a stacked rather than a classic brick-lay pattern. A vertical straight stack tile keeps the strict grid with zero offset, which gives the strongest graphic, architectural look but is the least forgiving of tile or substrate imperfections.
Which tile shapes suit a stacked layout
Rectangular and plank-format tiles are the natural fit for stack bond because the elongated shape emphasises the vertical or horizontal line the pattern creates. Square tiles can also be stacked, though the effect is more subtle since there's no long edge to draw the eye. Note that subway-shaped tiles have their own dedicated buying advice and sizing guidance on their own collection, since subway proportions and stacking come with specific considerations that sit outside the scope of this general stack bond guide.
Where stacked tiling works
Splashbacks are one of the most popular applications for a stacked layout, since the vertical lines can visually extend the height of a run between benchtop and cabinetry. Feature walls benefit from the same effect at a larger scale, and a stacked pattern in a shower recess can make a compact wet area feel taller. A white stacked tile backsplash is a particularly common combination because it keeps the graphic grout lines as the main visual interest without competing with a busy tile colour.
A horizontal stack tiles arrangement, by contrast, tends to suit wider rather than taller surfaces, drawing the eye sideways along a long splashback run or a low feature wall behind a bath. Choosing between the vertical and horizontal orientation usually comes down to the proportions of the specific wall or surface being tiled.
Setting out a stacked tile job
Because every joint is visible in a continuous line, setting out matters more with stack bond than with a staggered pattern. Start by dry-laying a row to check where cuts will fall at the ends of a wall or around fixtures, and aim to centre the layout so any cut tiles are even on both sides rather than a full tile on one edge and a sliver on the other. A laser level or chalk line kept plumb through the full height of the wall will help keep the vertical joints reading as a single straight column rather than drifting off true over a few rows.
Stackable tiles and format compatibility
Most stackable tiles in a plank or rectangular format will handle either orientation without any special preparation, but always confirm the specific tile is rectified if you're planning a tight, straight stack rather than an offset layout. Tile spacers rated for the joint width you want will keep the grid consistent as you work up the wall, and it's worth buying a few extra spacers of the correct size before starting, since a stack bond job typically uses more per tile than a running bond layout.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between vertical stack and running bond tiling?
In a vertical stack, every tile sits directly above the one below with grout lines forming a continuous grid, while a running bond staggers each row by a fraction of the tile length so joints never line up. Stack bond gives a more graphic, architectural look, while running bond is more forgiving of small size variations between tiles.
Do I need rectified tiles for a stacked pattern?
Rectified tiles are strongly recommended for a true vertical stack because their precise, consistent sizing keeps the continuous grout lines straight. Non-rectified tiles can still be stacked with a wider grout joint to help absorb natural size variation, though the lines will be less crisp than with rectified pieces.
What is a vertical offset tile pattern?
A vertical offset pattern shifts alternate rows by a small amount, typically a quarter or third of the tile, rather than keeping every joint in a strict grid. It softens minor tile size inconsistencies while still reading as a stacked layout rather than a traditional brick-lay pattern.
Can subway tiles be laid in a vertical stack?
Subway-shaped tiles can be stacked, but subway tile sizing, proportions and stacking guidance are covered in detail on our dedicated subway tiles collection rather than here. This page focuses on the stack bond pattern itself across rectangular and plank-format tiles generally.
Where should I use a stacked tile layout in a bathroom or kitchen?
Splashbacks, feature walls and shower recesses are the most common places for a stacked layout, since the continuous vertical or horizontal lines suit a contained, defined area. A stacked splashback in particular can visually extend the height between benchtop and cabinetry.
