Best Tiles for Kitchen Floors

Kitchen flooring needs to cope with everyday life. Spills, stains, food, heavy foot traffic and dropped items all make durability important.

For many kitchens, porcelain floor tiles are an excellent option because they offer durability, water resistance and easy maintenance.

The Best Types of Kitchen Floor Tiles

Porcelain Kitchen Floor Tiles

Porcelain is a popular choice for kitchen floors because of its strength and low water absorption.

It is available in styles ranging from marble and stone effects to modern concrete and wood effects.

Wood Effect Kitchen Floor Tiles

Want the appearance of timber without the maintenance of real wood?

Wood effect porcelain tiles recreate the appearance of natural timber while offering the durability and water resistance of porcelain.

Stone Effect Kitchen Tiles

Stone effect tiles create a natural, timeless appearance while being easier to maintain than many natural stone floors.

Large Format Kitchen Tiles

Large 600x600mm and 600x1200mm tiles can create a contemporary kitchen floor with fewer grout lines. Icon Tiles stocks large format porcelain options in several designs.

What Should You Look for in Kitchen Floor Tiles?

Look for:

  • Durable material
  • Water resistance
  • Easy cleaning
  • Suitable slip characteristics
  • A finish that suits your kitchen
  • A size appropriate for your room

Our Recommended Kitchen Tile Styles

Modern kitchen: Choose large-format porcelain or concrete effect tiles.

Traditional kitchen: Consider stone or wood effect porcelain.

Luxury kitchen: Marble effect porcelain creates a premium appearance.

Small kitchen: Light-coloured tiles can help create a brighter feel.

Shop Kitchen Floor Tiles

Browse Icon Tiles' floor tile range and discover porcelain, wood effect, marble effect and stone effect options for kitchens.

Order a sample before committing to your full order.

FAQs

What is the best material for kitchen floor tiles?

Porcelain is one of the most popular choices because it is durable, water-resistant and easy to maintain.

Are porcelain tiles suitable for kitchens?

Yes. Porcelain is particularly well suited to busy kitchen environments.

Are large tiles good for kitchens?

Yes. Large-format tiles can produce a modern, seamless appearance and reduce the number of grout lines.