Best Tiles for Kitchen & Bathroom – Price, Types, Durability (2025 Guide)

Choosing the right tiles for your kitchen and bathroom is crucial—they must be durable, slip-resistant, stain-proof, and easy to maintain. With so many types available, homeowners often get confused about what to pick. This guide simplifies everything: tile types, uses, prices, and durability.

1. Best Tile Types for Kitchen & Bathroom

✔ 1. Ceramic Tiles

Best for: Bathroom walls, kitchen walls
Why: Lightweight, affordable, easy to clean
Price: ₹40–₹200 per sq ft
Durability: Medium
Ceramic tiles are a great choice for wall cladding but not ideal for heavy footfall flooring.

✔ 2. Vitrified Tiles

Best for: Bathroom floors, kitchen floors, wet areas
Types:

Double-charged
Full-body
Glazed vitrified (GVT)

Price: ₹60–₹300 per sq ft
Durability: High
Vitrified tiles are scratch-resistant, strong, and great for flooring.

✔ 3. Porcelain Tiles

Best for: Bathroom flooring, kitchen backsplash
Price: ₹80–₹500 per sq ft
Durability: Very High
Porcelain tiles are stronger than ceramic, available in stunning matte finishes, and perfect for wet areas.

✔ 4. Anti-Skid Tiles (Bathroom)

Best for: Bathroom floors, balconies
Price: ₹60–₹250 per sq ft
Durability: High
These come with micro-texture to prevent slipping even when wet.

✔ 5. Subway Tiles

Best for: Kitchen backsplash
Price: ₹80–₹200 per sq ft
Durability: Medium
Subway tiles give a clean, modern look and are easy to maintain.

✔ 6. Marble-Look Tiles (GVT)

Best for: Luxury kitchens & bathrooms
Price: ₹90–₹500 per sq ft
Durability: High
Gives a premium marble look without the maintenance issues of real marble.

✔ 7. Mosaic Tiles

Best for: Bathroom walls, niches, kitchen backsplash
Price: ₹150–₹1500 per sq ft
Durability: Medium–High
Used for decorative highlights or feature walls.

2. Best Tiles for Kitchen

Kitchen Floor

✔ Vitrified tiles
✔ Porcelain tiles
✔ Wood-look tiles
✔ 600×600 or 800×800 sizes for seamless look

Avoid: Glossy finish (slippery)

Kitchen Backsplash

✔ Subway tiles
✔ Mosaic tiles
✔ Stone-look or patterned tiles

Key Tip: Choose stain-resistant tiles—kitchen oil can permanently mark porous tiles.

3. Best Tiles for Bathroom

Bathroom Floor

✔ Anti-skid tiles
✔ Matte porcelain tiles
✔ Vitrified tiles with texture

Bathroom Wall

✔ Ceramic tiles
✔ GVT marble-look tiles
✔ Glossy finish for easy cleaning

4. Tile Size Guide

Kitchen flooring: 600×600 mm
Kitchen wall: 300×600 mm
Bathroom wall: 300×600 mm
Bathroom flooring: 300×300 or 400×400 mm (better slope)
Backsplash: 75×300 mm (subway tiles)

5. Maintenance Comparison

Tile Type	Stain Resistance	Slip Resistance	Cleaning	Durability
Ceramic	Medium	Medium	Easy	Medium
Vitrified	High	Medium	Easy	High
Porcelain	Very High	High	Very Easy	Very High
Anti-Skid	Medium	Very High	Easy	High
Subway	High	Medium	Easy	Medium

6. Final Recommendations

Kitchen

⭐ Floor: Vitrified tiles
⭐ Backsplash: Subway or mosaic tiles

Bathroom

⭐ Floor: Anti-skid porcelain tiles
⭐ Wall: Ceramic or GVT marble-finish tiles