Tiles That Survive the 9-to-7 Grind

Office floors take a beating that most people don't think about. Rolling chairs are going back and forth. Heels clicking through corridors. Some of the office tiles you will find on this page:

• Porcelain: Dense and tough. Low water absorption. Holds up well in busy workstations and meeting rooms.
• Glazed Vitrified (GVT): Stain-resistant, keeps its colour. The go-to for most office spaces.
• Full Body: Same colour all the way through. If it chips, you won't really notice. Solid pick for high-traffic lobbies.
• Double Charge: Extra hard surface layer. Made for spaces that see hundreds of people daily.
• Ceramic: Budget-friendly. Suitable for walls, pantry backsplashes, or small cabins that don't receive much traffic.

Think About the Zone First

Different parts of the office have different problems. Start there.

Entry Lobby & Reception

This is where clients wait, deliveries arrive, and first impressions form. Needs to look impressive but also take the dirt that walks in from outside.

• Common sizes: 600×1200, 800×1200, 800×1600 mm
• Looks that work: marble, bookmatch, stone, clean and modern
• Surface: high glossy or polished inside; matte or textured near the main door, where shoes bring in dust and rain.

Workstations & Open Office

All day, every day. Chairs rolling, people walking, the occasional food delivery guy cutting through.

• Common sizes: 600×600, 600×1200 mm
• Looks that work: grey stone, cement, plain, subtle veining
• Surface: matte or satin, glossy reflects tube lights and AC panel lights, gets annoying fast

Conference Rooms & Cabins

Fewer people, but the look matters more. Clients sit here. Decisions happen here.

• Common sizes: 600×600, 600×1200 mm
• Looks that work: marble, wood, stone, understated modern
• Surface: matte or semi-polished, calm, no distractions

Pantry, Cafeteria & Breakout Areas

Chai spills. Lunch crumbs. Wet shoes from the water cooler. Easy cleaning is the priority.

• Common sizes: 600×600, 600×1200 mm
• Looks that work: cement, plain, modern, light patterns
• Surface: matte or textured, stains wipe off, water doesn't make it slippery

Different Offices, Different Needs

A 10-person startup doesn't use tiles the same way a 500-seat corporate floor does. Think about your actual daily traffic.

Startups & Small Offices

Usually, one open room, maybe a glass cabin, a small meeting corner. Traffic is light, but you still want it to look sharp for clients.

• Floor tiles: Workstations and meeting area: 600×600 or 600×1200 mm, 8.0–9.5 mm thick. Glazed vitrified or porcelain. Matte or satin so screen glare isn't a problem.
• Entry zone: 600×600 mm, 8.5–11.0 mm. Polished or semi-polished to make a good first impression without blowing the budget.
• Wall tiles: 300×450 or 300×600 mm. Glossy or satin behind the reception desk or in the washroom.

Corporate Floors

Large open offices, multiple meeting rooms, executive cabins, and heavy foot traffic from 9 AM onwards.

Floor tiles: Open workstations: 600×600, 600×1200, 9.0–12.0 mm thick. Double charge or full body, these floors see years of chair movement.

Boardrooms and corner offices: 600×1200, 800×1200 mm, 9.5–11.0 mm. Marble or stone looks polished or semi-polished.

Main lobby and lift area: 800×1200, 800×1600, 1200×1800 mm, 9.0 to 15.0 mm. This is where everyone walks, every single day.

Wall tiles: 300×600, or 600×1200 mm for boardroom feature walls and reception backdrops. Glossy, high-glossy, or bookmatch for that "we've made it" look.

Co-Working Spaces

Rotating members, shared desks, and meeting pods are booked by the hour. High usage, lots of different people, needs to stay clean with minimal fuss.

Floor tiles: Hot desks and common work areas: 600×600, 600×1200 mm, 9.0–11.0 mm. Matte or semi-polished in colours that don't show every mark.

Phone booths and small pods: 400×400, 500×500, 600×600 mm, 8.0–9.5 mm.

Cafe and lounge: 600×600, 600×1200 mm. Stain-resistant. People eat here.

Wall tiles: 300×600, 600×1200 mm. Geometric, decor, or something with personality, co-working spaces need that Instagram-friendly corner.

What Size Works Where

Quick guide based on real office layouts:

• 400×400 / 500×500 mm: Server rooms, small utility areas, phone booths. Compact spaces where big tiles would need too many cuts.
• 600×600 mm: The safe, all-rounder choice. Works for workstations, meeting rooms, pantries, and corridors.
• 600×1200 / 800×1200 mm: Open offices, conference rooms, reception. Fewer grout lines, cleaner look, feels more premium.
• 800×1600 / 1200×1800 mm: Big lobbies, executive floors, statement walls. When you want that seamless, hotel-lobby feel. 
• 200×1000 /200×1200 mm: Wood-look planks. Good for creative agencies, breakout lounges, or if you want that warm, cafe-style vibe. 

Picking the Right Surface

• Matte: Safest bet for most office floors. Hides light scratches. Doesn't bounce tube light glare into people's eyes. Easy to maintain.
• Texture / Anti-skid: Near the main entrance, where the monsoon brings in wet shoes. Pantry areas near the sink. Anywhere water might hit the floor.
• Carving Matte / GHR Matte: Perfect for office spaces that need both style and safety. Works in main entrances, pantry areas near sinks, corridors, reception walkways, and general work zones.
• Satin / Semi Polished: Soft glow. Suitable for executive areas and conference rooms where you want it to look premium but not flashy.
• Glossy / High Glossy: It is the most used surface in all offices. You can use it for walls, reception backdrops, and boardroom feature panels. Slipping usually becomes a concern only when there is standing water on the floor. With regular mopping or light cleaning, the surface is not excessively slippery. 

Colours That Actually Work

• Grey: The most practical choice. Hides dust, hides scuff marks, matches everything. There's a reason every other office uses it.
• Beige / Ivory / Sandune: Warm but professional. Brightens the space. Still forgiving with dirt.
• White: Looks premium, makes spaces feel bigger. But shows everything, every shoe mark, every coffee drop. Needs more upkeep.
• Brown / Wenge / Terracotta: Hides marks well. Feels warm. Good for creative offices, lounges, or if you're going for that earthy, grounded look.
• Black: Makes a statement in lobbies and reception when paired with white or grey. But dust shows up like nobody's business. Needs daily cleaning.
• Blue / Green / Turquoise / Multi: Don't do the whole floor. Use these as accents, a stripe near reception, a feature in the cafeteria, a band along the corridor.

Looks That Match the Vibe

• Marble / Stone / Modern / Plain: Clean and professional. Works for law firms, finance companies, consulting offices, anywhere that needs to feel established.
• Wood / Rustic: Ad agencies, design studios, startups that want to feel approachable. Also good for breakout areas where people need to relax.
• Cement / Industrial: Tech companies, co-working spaces, anyone going for that exposed-brick-and-Edison-bulb aesthetic.
• Bookmatch / Endless: When you want the reception wall or boardroom floor to make jaws drop. Big patterns that flow across multiple tiles.
• Geometric / Abstract / Decor: Cafeteria walls, creative zones, that one Instagram corner every office seems to need now.
• 3D / Embossed: Feature walls only. Adds depth and interest without taking over the whole space.

How Thick Should They Be?

• 7 to 8.5 mm: Renovations where you're laying over existing flooring. Also fine for walls.
• 9 to 12 mm: Standard for new office floors. Handles chairs, heels, and daily traffic without issues.
• 15 to 16 mm: Heavy-duty commercial lobbies, buildings with very high footfall, or wherever your contractor specifically recommends it.

Check door clearances and floor levels before you order. Nothing worse than tiles that don't fit under the main door.

A Starting Point If You're Unsure

For Small Offices & Startups:

• Floor: Matte glazed vitrified, 600×600 mm or 600×1200 mm, stone or cement look in grey or beige
• Walls: Glossy or satin in a matching shade for the reception area
• Accent: One geometric or textured patch in the breakout corner

For Corporate Offices:

• Floor: Polished double charge, 600×1200 mm, marble or stone look in ivory or grey
• Feature wall: Bookmatch or large marble slab behind reception or in the boardroom
• Workstations: Matte in neutral grey, no glare, no drama