wall tiles

Ceramic surface covering

Wall tiles are flat, thin pieces of ceramic, porcelain, stone, or glass designed for mounting on vertical surfaces.

They protect walls from moisture and staining in kitchens and bathrooms while serving decorative purposes.

Unlike floor tiles, wall tiles are typically lighter and not engineered to bear weight: We chose white subway tiles for the kitchen backsplash.

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Flat pieces covering floors

flooring · floor covering · carpet · hardwood flooring · vinyl flooring

surface treatment type

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Ornamental wall covering

paint · plaster · stucco · drywall · paneling

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G