Kitchen Tiles: The Practical Guide to Design, Price & Stain Resistance 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about digital tiles
Matte and textured digital tiles on vitrified or porcelain bodies are appropriate for bathroom floors. Glossy finishes are not recommended for wet-area floors because they show soap marks and water spots continuously and have lower grip on wet surfaces compared to matte finishes.
Mop with a mild detergent solution and a soft mop. Avoid strong acids, abrasive cleaners, or bleach-based products that can dull the glaze surface over time. Avoid repeated acid washing on polished digital vitrified surfaces as it may gradually dull the glaze layer. Satin and matte finishes are more forgiving with everyday Indian kitchen and bathroom cleaning habits compared to glossy finishes.
Digital tiles are not a separate body type "digital" refers to the printing method. A digital tile can have a ceramic, vitrified, or porcelain body. The distinction matters when choosing for a specific use: always confirm the body type and not just the printed surface.
Indoors, the printed design does not fade because it is fired into the glaze during kiln processing. On exterior or balcony applications with prolonged direct sun exposure, minor surface dulling can occur over several years. Full-body porcelain-based digital tiles perform better in outdoor conditions than ceramic-body options.
It depends entirely on the body. Ceramic-body digital tiles carry 3–10% water absorption. Vitrified and porcelain-body digital tiles carry ≤0.5% water absorption. Always ask the supplier to confirm the body type, especially when buying for wet areas or floors.
For bathrooms: 300x600 mm wall formats in matte or textured finish work well in standard Indian proportions. For kitchens: 600x600 mm matte or satin vitrified digital tiles are the practical choice they do not show cooking fume deposits, oil splashes, and water smears as visibly as glossy surfaces.
600x1200 mm or 800x800 mm glazed vitrified digital tiles with HD polished or satin finish are the most common choice for living rooms. The larger format reduces grout lines and allows the printed pattern to read across the floor more cleanly.
Polished and glossy finishes can be slippery when wet and are not recommended for bathroom floors. Matte and anti-skid textured finishes on vitrified bodies offer better grip and are the appropriate choice for wet-area floors.