Tile

Shop Shaw porcelain and ceramic tile for every room: wood-look porcelain planks, marble and stone looks, concrete and terrazzo, handmade-look subway tile, mosaics and patterned cement-tile designs. Choose porcelain tile for floors, showers and outdoor spaces, and ceramic tile for backsplashes, shower walls and feature walls. Sizes run from 1" hex mosaics to 24" x 48" large-format slabs and 32" x 32" squares.

Tile is priced by quote. Call 1-888-976-8166 for our price, or order free samples. Minimum order 250 sq ft.

Porcelain tile is dense and impervious (0.5% water absorption or less). Use it for floors in any room, showers, mudrooms and entries, and for patios when the product is rated frost resistant.
Ceramic tile is lighter and easier to cut, with the widest range of glazes and colors. It is the favorite for kitchen backsplashes, bathroom walls and shower surrounds. Some ceramic is floor rated for interior floors.

Popular Tile Looks

Wood-look tile: the look of hardwood that is waterproof and scratch resistant, from porcelain planks like Overland 8x48 to ceramic planks like Method 8x36.
Marble-look tile: Calacatta and Carrara visuals without the sealing, such as Astoria 24x48 Polished porcelain and Universe ceramic.
Stone and concrete looks: travertine, limestone, slate and cement visuals like Basanite Legacy and Revel.
Subway and handmade looks: glossy, cloudy glazes for backsplashes, including Noble, Eventide and Halftone.
Patterned and mosaic tile: cement-tile patterns like Castilian, and hex, penny and herringbone mosaics like Grandeur 2" Hex.

Tile by Room

Kitchen: porcelain floor tile in a matte finish, with ceramic or glossy porcelain on the backsplash.
Bathroom and shower: slip-conscious floor tile or small mosaics on the shower floor, and ceramic or porcelain on the walls over a waterproofing membrane.
Living areas and basements: large-format or wood-look porcelain, which handles moisture and works with radiant heat.
Patios and porches: frost-resistant porcelain only, ideally a textured or slip-resistant version.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between porcelain and ceramic tile? Porcelain is made from finer clay fired at a higher temperature, so it is denser and absorbs 0.5% water or less, which makes it best for floors, showers and outdoor use. Ceramic tile is lighter, easier to cut and offers more glaze colors, which makes it the most popular choice for walls and backsplashes.

What tile is best for a bathroom floor? Porcelain tile rated for floors is the best choice for bathroom floors because it is impervious to water. Look for a matte or textured finish and a wet DCOF of 0.42 or higher, which is listed in each product's specs.

What size tile makes a room look bigger? Large-format tile such as 12x24, 24x24 or 24x48 has fewer grout lines, so floors look more continuous and rooms feel larger. Use a narrow grout joint in a color close to the tile.

How much extra tile should I order? Order 10% extra for straight layouts and 15% for diagonal, herringbone or plank layouts, and keep a box for future repairs. GreenFlooringSupply.com has a 250 sq ft minimum order on tile.

Do you offer free tile samples? Yes. Request free samples to see the color, finish and texture in your own lighting before ordering.