How to Choose Tile Size for A Project
Tile size decides how a room looks, how much cutting the installer does, and how many cartons you load into a container. This guide walks through the formats HKBM actually supplies, from 300*300 up to 900*1800, and matches them to floors, walls and outdoor areas. By the end you should be able to shortlist two or three sizes per area of your project and send us a clear enquiry.
Start with the Room, Not the Catalogue
Before you open any catalogue, list the areas in your project: living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms, balconies and any external walls or paths. Each area has a natural size range. Large open living areas take large formats well, while small bathrooms and balconies usually work better with smaller tiles that slope to drains without awkward cuts. Write down the floor dimensions of each room, because a tile that divides evenly into the room saves cutting time and reduces waste. Only then should you look at finishes and patterns.
Large Formats for Living Areas and Open Plans
For living rooms, hotel lobbies and open plan spaces, the large formats in our tile range are 600*1200, 750*1500 and 900*1800. Fewer joints mean a cleaner look and less grout to maintain, which suits modern interior floor designs. The trade-off is handling: large tiles need flat substrates, two installers per piece and careful packing for sea freight. If your project has many identical units, such as apartments or hotel rooms, standardising on one large format across all living areas simplifies ordering and installation. Both glossy and matt finishes are available, with matt usually preferred where floors may get wet.
Mid Sizes for Bedrooms, Kitchens and General Floors
The mid-range formats are 600*600, 800*800 and 400*800. These are the workhorse sizes for bedrooms, kitchens, corridors and offices because they balance appearance with easy handling. A 600*600 or 800*800 floor tile suits most rooms in a typical house or apartment and is straightforward for installers everywhere to lay. The 400*800 format also works as a wall tile, giving a modern stretched look in kitchens and bathrooms. If you are filling a container with one or two sizes for a whole development, mid sizes are usually the safest choice.
Small Formats for Bathrooms, Balconies and Walls
For bathrooms, balconies and utility areas, look at 300*300 and 400*400 for floors, and 300*600 for walls. Small floor tiles make it easier to form falls towards floor drains, and more grout lines give better grip underfoot in wet areas. The 300*600 wall tile is a standard pairing with 300*300 floors, so walls and floors line up neatly. When you plan quantities, order wall and floor tiles for the same bathroom from one catalogue so colours and finishes are consistent across the room.
Plank Sizes and Wooden Rustic Tile
If the project calls for a timber look, our wooden rustic tile range covers plank formats 150*800, 150*900, 200*1000 and 200*1200. Planks are laid with an offset pattern rather than a strict half-bond, so advise your installer to stagger joints by a third or less to avoid lippage on long pieces. Wood-look tile gives the appearance of timber with the water resistance of tile, which suits ground floors, kitchens and rental properties. It works well in bedrooms and living areas where real timber would be at risk from moisture or heavy wear.
External Tile, Patterns and Container Planning
For outdoor areas, choose from the external tile part of our range rather than using interior tiles outside, and confirm the right surface for your climate with us per order. Pattern options include infinite chain, infinite continuous, free interlacing and straight edge, and large continuous patterns need extra care with layout drawings so the design flows across the room. For container orders, mixing sizes is fine, but keep the number of different models per shipment manageable so unloading and site distribution stay simple. Ask us for the tile catalogue PDF for the range you want, and we send it on request so you can mark exact models and formats before quoting.
Key Takeaways
- Match size to room: large formats for open areas, mid sizes for general floors, small tiles for wet rooms.
- Use 300*600 wall tiles with 300*300 floors so bathrooms line up cleanly.
- Choose plank formats 150*800 to 200*1200 for a timber look, laid with a staggered offset.
- Standardise on a few formats per project to simplify container loading and site work.
How to Choose Tile Size for a Project FAQ
What Tile Sizes Does HKBM Supply
Our tile range covers 300*300, 300*600, 400*400, 400*800, 600*600, 600*1200, 750*1500, 800*800 and 900*1800, plus plank formats 150*800, 150*900, 200*1000 and 200*1200. Finishes include glossy and matt across interior and external tiles.
Which Tile Size Is Best for a Small Bathroom
Small floors such as 300*300 or 400*400 are easiest to slope towards a drain and give more grip underfoot. Pair them with 300*600 wall tiles for a neat, aligned finish.
Are Large Format Tiles Harder to Ship and Install
Yes, formats like 750*1500 and 900*1800 need flat substrates, careful handling and two installers per piece. We pack tiles for sea freight, and you should confirm site handling with your installer before choosing the largest sizes.
Can I Mix Different Tile Sizes in One Container Order
Yes, mixed sizes and models can be consolidated in one shipment. Send us your list of models and quantities, and we confirm packing and loading details per order.
Start With a Model List
Send the trades and quantities your project needs. We come back with one quotation covering the whole list.