Tile Guide Pakistan 2026

Tile Types Explained

Ceramic Tiles

Most common. Fired clay with glazed surface. Water absorption 3-7%. Good for residential walls + low-traffic floors. Cheaper but less durable than porcelain.

Porcelain Tiles

Denser, lower water absorption (<0.5%). More durable. Premium choice for floors. Cost 30-60% more than ceramic but lasts 2x longer.

Vitrified Tiles

Similar to porcelain but higher quartz content. Very durable, low maintenance. Common for commercial floors + premium residential.

Glass Tiles

Decorative accent tiles. Used for backsplashes, bathroom features. Reflects light. Premium aesthetic.

Mosaic Tiles

Small tiles (5x5cm or smaller) mounted on mesh. Used for accent walls, swimming pools, decorative borders.

Tile Brands + Cost 2026

Pakistani Brands

Brand	Cost/sqft (basic)	Cost/sqft (premium)
Master Tiles	Rs 80-130	Rs 180-280
Sonex Tiles	Rs 80-130	Rs 170-260
Stockist Tiles	Rs 90-140	Rs 190-300
Karam Ceramics	Rs 70-110	Rs 150-220

Imported Brands (Premium/Luxury)

Origin	Brands	Cost/sqft
Italy	Marazzi, Florim, Mirage, Atlas Concorde	Rs 400-1,800
Spain	Porcelanosa, Saloni, Tau	Rs 350-1,400
Turkey	Vitra, Kale, Seranit	Rs 300-900
India	Kajaria, Somany, Nitco	Rs 180-600
China (premium)	Marco Polo, Dongpeng	Rs 200-700

Tile Sizes + Applications

30×30 cm — Standard floor. Cheapest. Old-school look.
40×40 cm — Slightly larger. Common bathroom + kitchen.
60×60 cm — Modern standard for residential floors. Premium aesthetic.
60×120 cm — Large format. Premium look. Fewer grout lines.
80×80 cm — Large format premium. Italian/Spanish imports.
120×240 cm (slab tile) — Ultra-luxury. Looks like marble slab.
20×20 cm — Mosaic accents, small bathrooms.
10×30 cm subway — Classic backsplash, vintage look.

Installation Cost

Floor Tile Installation: Rs 50-100/sqft labor
Wall Tile Installation: Rs 70-130/sqft labor
Large Format (60x120+): Rs 100-180/sqft (specialist skill)
Slab Tile (120x240): Rs 200-400/sqft (premium expertise)
Adhesive + Grout: Rs 25-60/sqft
Skirting/Border: Rs 40-80/RFT

FAQs

Master vs Italian tiles?

Master excellent at 30-40% of Italian price. Visual difference noticeable in large format (60x120+) and high-end finishes. For standard 60x60 floor — Master delivers premium look.

Anti-slip rating for floors?

R9 minimum for interior dry areas. R10 for kitchens. R11+ for bathrooms + wet areas. R12-13 for pool decks, outdoor.

Best tile for kitchen floor?

Porcelain 60x60 cm with R10+ anti-slip. Avoid polished tiles (slip hazard). Wood-look porcelain trending 2026.

How to detect fake imported tiles?

Box markings should have country of origin + brand. Authentic Italian tiles have detailed batch info. Lab testing for water absorption confirms grade.