Choosing the wrong floor tile is an expensive mistake. The right one will outlast the room it's in. This page covers every tile type, size, effect, and finish we stock with honest guidance on what works where, so you can buy with confidence.
Buy floor tiles online or visit our Dublin showroom in Tallaght, where our expert team can help you find the right tile for your project.
Loved by 50,000+ customers across Ireland for over fifteen years, with free nationwide delivery on orders over €300 and a fast sample service, Royale Stones makes premium flooring accessible for homeowners, interior designers, architects, and contractors alike.
Types of Floor Tiles for Your Home
Our modern floor tile range is organised by colour, size, surface, type, effect, trend, shape, and finish, so you can shop the way that suits your project. Here is a quick overview of what we carry:
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By Type: Porcelain floor tiles, ceramic floor tiles, natural stone, luxury vinyl tiles, laminate
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By Effect: Marble-effect floor tiles, concrete-effect tiles, wood-effect floor tiles, stone-effect floor tiles, onyx, terrazzo, travertine, brick, decor, coloured brick
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By Size: 600x300, 600x600, 800x800, 900x600, 900x900, 1000x1000, 1200x600, 1200x1200, 1200x300, 2800x1200, free-length planks, and 200x200 designer tiles
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By Shape: Rectangular, square, plank, hexagon, herringbone, small Victorian, small brick effect
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By Surface: Anti‑slip floor tiles (R10/R11), satin, matt floor tiles, polished
Porcelain Floor Tiles
Porcelain is the benchmark material for modern indoor floor tiles. Fired at higher temperatures than ceramic, our porcelain floor tiles achieve a water absorption rate below 0.5%, making it highly resistant to moisture, staining, and heavy wear without requiring sealing.
It is the most specified floor tile material for Irish homes because it performs equally well in wet rooms, high-traffic hallways, kitchen floors, and open-plan living spaces.
These durable floor tiles are also fully compatible with underfloor heating systems, making them an ideal choice for modern Irish homes built around comfort and energy efficiency.
Our porcelain range covers every popular effect, marble, concrete, stone, wood, onyx, and travertine, available in matt, polished, satin, and anti-slip finishes across all major formats up to 2800x1200mm.
Shop By Room
Floor Tiles for Kitchens
Kitchen floors face constant foot traffic, grease, spills, and temperature change. Porcelain is the most practical kitchen floor tile choice: scratch-resistant, stain-resistant, and easy to clean with no sealing required.
For kitchens, we recommend large-format floor tiles, 600x600mm, 600x1200mm, or 900x600mm, to reduce grout lines and simplify daily maintenance. Concrete-effect, stone-effect, and wood-effect porcelain are consistently our most popular kitchen floor tiles, working equally well in contemporary minimalist kitchens and warm traditional interiors.
If your kitchen has a wet zone near the sink or cooking area, look at our anti-slip range with R10 or R11 surface ratings.
Bathroom Floor Tiles
Safety comes first in bathroom flooring. Slip resistance is not optional, particularly around showers, baths, and wet room areas.
Our bathroom floor tile range includes certified anti-slip surfaces (R10 for general bathroom floors, R11 for walk-in showers), textured porcelain, and large-format options that reduce grout lines and the risk of mould build-up.
Marble-effect and stone-effect tiles in neutral tones, white, grey, ivory, and beige, remain some of the best floor tiles for bathrooms in Irish homes.
Large-format tiles at 600x600mm and above also create a visual sense of space in smaller bathrooms, a popular trick in Irish new-build and renovation projects.
Living Room Floor Tiles
Open-plan living has made floor tiles the flooring of choice for modern Irish homes. A continuous indoor floor tile runs across the kitchen, dining, and living areas, creating a visual flow that no other material matches as cleanly.
Large-format porcelain tiles in marble-effect, concrete, or stone finishes suit contemporary interiors. Wood-effect plank tiles bring warmth to more traditional or rustic schemes.
All options are compatible with underfloor heating, increasingly standard in Irish homes, and require nothing more than regular sweeping and occasional mopping to maintain.
Hallway Floor Tiles
Hallways take more concentrated foot traffic than any other room in the house, and they are the first surface a visitor sees. The tile choice here needs to perform under daily wear while setting the tone for the rest of the interior.
Porcelain is the only practical specification for a hallway floor. It handles the grit, moisture, and impact that accumulates at an entrance without scratching, staining, or requiring sealing.
For layout, herringbone remains the most popular choice for Irish hallways because it adds visual interest to a narrow space without requiring a complex tile cut.
Large-format rectangular tiles laid in a brick bond are a cleaner, faster-to-install alternative. Victorian and encaustic-inspired patterned tiles suit period properties and add character to otherwise neutral entrances.
Commercial Floor Tiles
Commercial floors have different failure modes than domestic ones. The question is not just what looks right, but what holds up under sustained foot traffic, trolleys, cleaning chemicals, and the liability implications of a slip incident.
All commercial floor tile specifications at Royale Stones start with the material and slip rating. R11-rated porcelain is the minimum recommendation for commercial kitchens, food service areas, and any wet commercial environment. R10 covers most retail, hospitality, and office floor applications where the primary concern is durability and aesthetics rather than standing water.
Large-format porcelain is the most specified format for commercial reception areas, retail floors, and open hospitality spaces. Fewer grout lines mean faster daily cleaning and a more expansive finish that holds up visually under commercial lighting. Rectified tiles allow 2–3mm joints for a near-seamless surface across large floor areas.
Trade Account
Trade accounts are available with attractive benefits for professionals and returning customers. Our team works directly with commercial specifiers on projects across Ireland. Contact us or apply for a trade account to discuss lead times, volume pricing, and sample requirements.
Shop by Effect
Wood-Effect Floor Tiles
Wood-effect porcelain tiles give you the warm, natural look of oak, walnut, or ash timber, without the moisture sensitivity, warping, or maintenance requirements of real wood.
Unlike natural timber, wood-look porcelain tiles will not expand, contract, or warp in humid rooms, making them an especially strong choice for kitchens, bathrooms, and utility areas where real wood flooring struggles.
They are also fully compatible with underfloor heating, which real timber often is not. Available in plank format and a range of natural timber tones, they suit both modern and rustic interiors.
Marble-Effect Floor Tiles
The look of natural marble, without the cost or upkeep. Our marble-effect porcelain tiles replicate realistic veining patterns in Calacatta, Carrara-inspired whites, warm ivories, and dramatic dark tones, available in polished, matt, and silk finishes.
Natural marble requires annual sealing, etches on contact with acidic spills, and scratches under everyday use. Marble-effect porcelain does none of this. It delivers the same sophisticated aesthetic at a fraction of the cost, with none of the maintenance.
Most popular for luxury bathrooms, hallways, open-plan kitchen-diners, and commercial reception areas.
Concrete and Stone-effect Floor Tiles
Concrete-effect tiles and stone-effect tiles have remained the best-selling kitchen floor tiles for practical reasons, not just aesthetic ones. They replicate the look of raw industrial and natural stone in your Irish home, without the maintenance demands those materials actually carry.
Concrete-effect Tiles
Concrete-effect tiles suit a wider range of interiors than most people expect. They work in stripped-back minimalist kitchens, warm Scandi-influenced living rooms, and open-plan spaces where a neutral base needs to anchor furniture and lighting without competing with it.
Available in large-format porcelain up to 2800×1200mm, they are one of the cleanest choices for continuous floor runs across kitchen-dining-living areas.
Stone-effect Tiles
Stone-effect flooring options replicate limestone, slate, and travertine without the maintenance demands. Natural limestone etches with acidic cleaners, travertine needs filling and sealing regularly, and slate can flake under heavy use.
Porcelain versions do none of this. They are scratch-resistant, stain-resistant, and fully compatible with underfloor heating. Available in matt and satin finishes across all major formats.
Trend-Led & Decorative Floor Tiles
Beyond the core ranges, our trend collections include:
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Terrazzo: speckled, contemporary surfaces making a strong comeback in modern Irish interiors.
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Herringbone: a classic geometric layout available in wood-effect and stone-effect tiles for hallways and kitchens.
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Victorian & Patterned Tiles: decorative encaustic-inspired designs for characterful bathrooms, porches, and kitchen floors.
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Onyx Effect: dramatic, translucent-inspired surfaces for statement living rooms and bathrooms.
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Hexagon Tiles: a bold geometric option increasingly popular for bathroom floors and feature areas.
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Brick Effect: textured, tactile surfaces suited to industrial and rustic interior styles.
Large-Format Floor Tiles
Large-format floor tiles are one of the most consistent trends in contemporary Irish interior design, and for good reason. Fewer grout lines mean cleaner aesthetics, faster cleaning, and a more expansive feel regardless of room size.
At Royale Stones, our large-format range runs from 600x600mm up to 2800x1200mm, covering stone, marble, concrete, and neutral finishes. Rectified large-format tiles allow for minimal 2–3mm grout joints, creating a near-seamless surface that transforms open-plan spaces, modern bathrooms, and commercial interiors.
Non-Slip Floor Tiles
All anti-slip tiles in our range carry certified R-value ratings under the DIN 51130 standard. R10 is suitable for most domestic wet areas, including kitchens and bathrooms. R11 provides higher slip resistance for walk-in showers, utility rooms, and commercial kitchen floors.
Slip resistance ratings are clearly listed on every applicable product page.
Why Order from Royale Stones Ireland
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Free nationwide delivery on full-pack orders over €300 to the majority of Irish postcodes (Terms & Conditions apply)
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Fast sample service: order samples before you commit
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Attractive benefits for “Trade Account Holders”, available for professionals and returning customers
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Visit our Dublin showroom in Tallaght (Unit 3 Broomhill Terrace, Broomhill Road, D24 A259), open Monday to Saturday, 9 AM–5:30 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best floor tile for an Irish kitchen?
Porcelain with an R10 slip rating in a 600×600mm or 600×1200mm format. Porcelain handles grease, heavy foot traffic, temperature change from underfloor heating, and the occasional dropped pan without staining or scratching. Larger formats reduce grout lines, which simplifies daily cleaning. Concrete-effect and stone-effect finishes are the most practical for kitchens because they conceal surface marks between cleans better than polished or very light tiles.
Are porcelain tiles better than ceramic for floors?
For floor use in kitchens, bathrooms, hallways, or any area with underfloor heating — yes. Porcelain is harder, denser, and more water-resistant than ceramic. In a high-traffic or wet environment, ceramic floor tiles chip and absorb moisture at a rate that makes the cost savings short-lived. Ceramic is a reasonable choice for lower-traffic, drier rooms where budget is the priority.
Can floor tiles be used with underfloor heating?
Yes, porcelain and ceramic are the best flooring materials for underfloor heating systems. They conduct heat efficiently and retain it longer than timber, carpet, or LVT. Real wood flooring is often incompatible with UFH due to expansion and contraction. All porcelain tiles in our range are suitable for use over wet and electric underfloor heating systems; check the product specification for the maximum heating element temperature.
What size tile makes a small bathroom look bigger?
Large-format tiles in 600x600mm or 600×1200mm laid in a continuous run with minimal grout joints create the strongest visual expansion effect. The logic is simple: more grout lines fragment the eye; fewer lines let the floor read as a single surface. Rectified tiles allow joints as narrow as 2–3mm. Light neutral tones (white, ivory, pale grey) reinforce the effect; dark tiles in small spaces can work well but require more deliberate lighting design.
How much tile should I order?
Measure the room area in square metres, then add 10–15% for cuts, waste, and future repairs. For rooms with complex shapes, angles, or pattern layouts (herringbone, diagonal), add 15–20%. Ordering short and returning for a matching batch later is a risk, dye lots vary between production runs, and the colour match may be close but not exact. Our team can help you calculate accurately before you order.
Not sure where to start?
Visit our Tallaght showroom or order samples before you commit. Contact our team to specify tiles for Irish homes and commercial projects.
