Most Morbi wall tiles are rectangular formats, and 300x450 mm and 300x600 mm are among the most common. Many catalogues also offer smaller formats such as 250x375 mm and 200x300 mm, and some plants make larger wall formats such as 300x900 mm or 400x800 mm.
No single plant makes all of these. Each press and kiln line is set up for a range of sizes, so a factory usually specialises in two or three wall formats. Ask each plant which sizes it presses on its own lines.
Common formats and where they are used
- 200x300 mm and 250x375 mm are small, light formats suited to small bathrooms, budget projects and markets that prefer traditional sizes.
- 300x450 mm is a long-standing standard for kitchens and bathrooms in many export markets, with wide design choice.
- 300x600 mm is the most common modern wall format and gives fewer grout lines on a full-height wall.
- 300x900 mm and 400x800 mm are larger formats for feature walls and higher-end projects; fewer plants make them.
- Square formats such as 300x300 mm are used for elevation tiles and some decor pieces.
Porcelain tiles in sizes such as 600x1200 mm are also used on walls, but they come from vitrified lines, not ceramic wall lines. The difference is explained in ceramic versus porcelain wall tiles.
Nominal size and work size
The size in the catalogue is a nominal size. The real dimension of the tile, called the work size, is often a few millimetres smaller. A 300x600 mm tile may measure 297x597 mm or 298x598 mm, depending on the plant and whether the tile is rectified.
This matters if you mix tiles from different plants or match wall tiles to existing stock. Ask for the work size in writing, and read what tile size names such as 600x600 mean for the full explanation.
Non-rectified wall tiles also come in calibres, which are small size groups sorted after firing. One order should be one calibre per design, so that grout lines stay even.
How to choose sizes for your market
Start with what your customers already fit. Installers in each market are used to certain formats, and replacement tiles must match the existing size. Then think about these practical points:
- Larger formats show the design better but need flatter walls and more careful fixing.
- Smaller formats break less in transit and are easier for small shops to handle.
- Each size has its own tiles per box and boxes per container, so the size changes your logistics.
- Decor and highlighter tiles are made in the same size as their base tile, so the base size fixes the whole concept.
Thickness also changes with size. Larger wall tiles are usually thicker, which adds weight per box. The article on wall tile thickness gives the typical ranges.
Next step
Tell us the sizes your market buys, and we will short-list plants that press them on their own lines and sort calibre properly. To begin, book a free sourcing review.