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Guide to Commercial Kitchen and Bathroom Tile
Whether you run a bustling restaurant or work in a cozy office, chances are you have commercial tiling somewhere on your floors, walls, and bathrooms. But when it’s time for a refresh, or if your tile needs a repair, where do you begin?
Oasis Tile has many types of commercial tile, from floor tiles for the kitchen and bathroom tile to entryway and backsplash tiles. We specialize in providing high-quality tile solutions tailored to your commercial spaces' diverse needs. With a wide selection of colors, patterns, and materials, our tiles are designed to combine aesthetic appeal with long-lasting performance.
Whether shopping for the best floor tiles for washrooms in retail or wanting to ensure safety in a commercial kitchen, Oasis Tile offers the perfect options to transform your space.
What’s The Difference Between Commercial and Residential Tiles?
Commercial-grade tile is designed to be more durable and withstand greater wear and tear than residential tiles. Other differences include the following:
Thickness
Commercial floor tiles are engineered thicker than residential tiles to ensure maximum durability and longevity. Flooring tiles, like our Denver Hexagon Green Matter Porcelain Tile, which has a thickness of 9mm, fall within the range that’s considered thick enough for industrial use 8-20mm.
Durability
One thing commercial-grade floor and wall tile have in common is that they’re durable. They’re also more resistant to stains, moisture, and chemicals and have better slip resistance than residential tiles.
Materials
Commercial-grade tiles are often made of materials such as porcelain because they are known for their density and strength. Porcelain floor tiles can last several years and are highly resistant to scratches, stains, and wear.
Ceramic tile flooring may be less dense than porcelain, but it remains a popular choice. Commercial ceramic tile is often used in areas with moderate foot traffic, including retail or office spaces.
What Are The Different Commercial Tile Applications?
Commercial tile is designed to meet the specific demands of various business environments. Though tile is primarily used in commercial kitchens and bathrooms, it has many other applications, including the following.
Flooring
Whether you’re designing your new retail space and need commercial tile ideas or have been tasked with creating a mosaic tile floor statement design in your office lobby, Oasis Tile can help.
For retail spaces, whether in malls, stores, or showrooms, durable and slip-resistant commercial floor tile such as porcelain is ideal for these high-traffic areas. The same applies to restaurant floor tiles; they, too, need non-slip, easy-to-clean tiles for dining areas, kitchens, and bathrooms.
Office buildings often feature commercial tile flooring in lobbies, hallways, and common areas to provide a professional and sophisticated look. Typically, polished porcelain or luxury vinyl tiles, like our V-Lux Marfil Beige Vinyl Tile, are used; sometimes, highly durable wood-look tile flooring is also used.
Backsplashes
Ceramic tiles for commercial kitchen backsplashes and walls must protect from splatter and stains while remaining durable and easy to clean. With so many restaurant kitchen tile backsplash to choose from, including eye-catching and unique backsplash designs such as our Castle Fort Brilliant Blue Dragon Scale Tile, this is where you can let your creativity shine through. You really can’t go wrong with a kitchen backsplash design, even in a commercial setting.
Meanwhile, if you’re brainstorming tile ideas for your commercial bathroom backsplashes, remember they must be highly resistant to water and humidity to prevent mold and mildew growth. Glass tiles such as our Oceanique High Tide Grey are a perfect addition and statement piece to any commercial bathroom.
Restrooms
Commercial restroom tile must be aesthetically pleasing, safe, and, above all, easy to maintain because that is usually one of the main reasons when choosing floor tiles. The best floor tiles for bathroom floors in a commercial setting must be slip-resistant, mainly where water is involved, such as our Lasa White Polished Porcelain Tile.
Walls
Hotel lobbies and commercial reception areas often incorporate decorative wall tiles such as our Tri-Contour Carrara and Gold Metal Tile to heighten the luxurious atmosphere of the building.
Wall tiles are also abundant throughout commercial kitchens and bathrooms because they’re durable and impact-resistant. Many options are fire and heat-resistant, such as our Blue Gem Polished Porcelain Tile while complying with health and safety regulations.
What’s The Best Tile Material for Commercial Use?
The best tiles for commercial use depend on the space's unique needs, including traffic levels, maintenance requirements, and the aesthetics of the environment. Porcelain is a very popular commercial tile because it is durable, dense, and resistant to moisture, stains, and scratches. It is a timeless bathroom tile that will continue to remain a trendy choice in 2025.
It is the best material for floor tiles in commercial settings and is ideal for high-traffic areas. Porcelain is available in thousands of designs and finishes, including a natural stone tile like our Portland Hexagon Grey Matte Porcelain Tile.
Ceramic tile is also available in the same colors, styles, and finishes as porcelain. However, unlike the former, commercial ceramic tiles are more suitable for moderate-traffic areas.
What To Consider When Shopping for commercial-grade tiles?
When in the market for commercial-grade tiles for kitchens or bathrooms, you must consider several factors to ensure you’re selecting the best option for your unique environment. The following are the main considerations.
Durability and Strength
From flying dishes and food to heavy stoves and industrial-sized refrigerators, commercial kitchen floors, and wall tiles must be durable. That’s why checking the Porcelain Enamel Institute (PEI) rating for your restaurant kitchen tile is critical. The PEI score indicates the tile’s resistance to abrasion and hardness. The scale ranges from 0 to 5, and a tile, like our Agate White Matte Porcelain Tile with a rating of IV, is considered the ideal strength for commercial restaurant floor tile.
The same applies to commercial bathroom tile flooring; it needs to be equally durable to withstand the heavy foot traffic it would endure if located in restaurants, malls, public facilities, and offices.
Slip Resistance
Always check the coefficient of friction (COF) rating for the commercial kitchen or bathroom floor and wall tiles before installation to measure their slip resistance. The rating is based on the force needed to move an object across the tile, divided by the object’s weight. The scale ranges from 0 to 1, with 0 being very slippery and 1 being completely slip-resistant. For commercial areas like bathrooms and kitchens, a tile such as our Tinenza White Polished Porcelain Tile has a COF score of 0.26, meaning it is slip-proof.
Maintenance and Cleaning
Specific tiles, notably natural stone, may require additional sealing against stains and moisture. Additionally, make sure you choose tiles that are easy to clean and resistant to stains, chemicals, and moisture. Typically, a tile like our Onyx White Polished Porcelain Tile, which is stain-resistant, will reflect this in its high PEI score.
Oasis Tile, Your Commercial Tile Supplier
Whether you’re looking for durable flooring for high-traffic areas, breathtaking backsplashes that withstand heavy day-to-day wear and tear, or easy-to-maintain wall tiles, Oasis has what you’re looking for. We offer a wide range of commercial-grade tiles designed to endure the demands of many high-volume areas. Together, we can help you select suitable tiles to create a professional, inviting, and safe atmosphere that leaves an enduring impression on your customers and clients.
Are you ready to revolutionize your commercial space? Order your Oasis tile samples today and take the design of your commercial kitchen or bathroom to the next level!
