Get answers to common questions about Indore tiles
Full-body vitrified or porcelain tiles are generally the better long-term pick for kitchen floors in Indian homes. Their water absorption sits at or below 0.5%, well under standard ceramic, which matters over years of spills and monsoon humidity. On finish, matte and satin generally offer better slip resistance and hide daily wear better than high-gloss surfaces but finish name alone isn't a safety guarantee, so ask for the tile's actual DCOF rating before assuming any finish is "safe."
600×600mm is the most practical default for compact kitchens it minimizes cutting waste around cabinetry while still looking clean. Larger formats like 800×1600mm can work in open-plan kitchens but need a flatter subfloor and more careful layout planning.
A floor-rated full-body vitrified tile can usually go on the wall too. The reverse generally doesn't apply a wall-only kitchen wall tile is typically thinner and lower-rated for abrasion, and isn't built for foot traffic.
Price varies by brand and location always verify with your local tile dealer. Expect an 18% GST on top of the base price, and factor in a real difference between metro and Tier-2 city pricing due to freight and dealer margins.
Full-body vitrified material is a tile where the color and pattern extend through the entire thickness, not just the surface glaze. It means a chip or scratch doesn't expose a different-colored layer underneath a genuinely practical advantage in a room with regular impact from dropped utensils and cookware.
600×600 mm is the most practical choice for compact kitchens. It keeps the space proportionate, reduces cutting waste at edges, and is the most widely available size dispatched from Morbi godowns.