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Tiles · Every Material

Tiles for every
Kerala surface.

/ stone · vitrified · ceramic · porcelain · mosaic · encaustic /

Twelve tile categories curated for Kerala's climate and architectural traditions — from honed natural stone to engineered vitrified and large-format porcelain. Walk into Maradu or Podiyadi with a floor plan; we'll spec across the whole project.

Categories

12

Price range

₹25–₹950/sq ft

Sizes

20mm mosaic — 3m slab

Finishes

10+ surface treatments

By Material · I

Tile families.

Twelve material families, ordered roughly from most-premium-natural to most-engineered. Each card lists sub-types, the spaces it suits, INR price range and a climate note for Kerala.

  1. 01

    Natural Stone Tiles

    • Marble
    • Granite
    • Travertine
    • Slate
    • Limestone
    • Kota
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    Cut from the same slabs we supply for countertops and flooring — natural variation, no two tiles identical. The premium choice for foyers, feature walls and traditional Kerala interiors.

    Best for

    Foyers, living-room floors, feature walls, plinth detail, pool decks (flamed granite), traditional courtyards (Kota), heritage restoration.

    Price

    ₹120 – ₹500 / sq ft

    For Kerala

    Choose low-absorption granites for coastal and backwater Kerala; sealed marbles indoors only.

  2. 02

    Vitrified Tiles

    • GVT — Glazed Vitrified
    • PGVT — Polished Glazed Vitrified
    • Double-charge
    • Full-body
    • Soluble Salt

    The most-specified tile in modern Kerala homes — engineered porcelain body with very low water absorption (<0.5%). Available as printed (GVT/PGVT), pressed-color (double-charge), through-body (full-body) and dye-soaked (soluble salt).

    Best for

    Living-room floors, bedrooms, dining, modern kitchens, commercial floors. Full-body and double-charge for high-traffic; GVT/PGVT for residential bedroom and living areas.

    Price

    ₹30 – ₹200 / sq ft

    For Kerala

    Excellent for Kerala humidity — the low absorption resists watermarks and monsoon ground moisture. Anti-skid finish recommended for bathrooms.

  3. 03

    Ceramic Tiles

    • Glazed wall tiles
    • Pressed floor tiles
    • Subway / brick

    Clay-based body with a printed glaze on top. Higher water absorption than vitrified (3–10%), softer surface — best reserved for walls, low-traffic floors, and bathroom interiors.

    Best for

    Bathroom walls, kitchen backsplashes, subway-style accent walls, utility room floors, low-traffic indoor floors.

    Price

    ₹25 – ₹120 / sq ft

    For Kerala

    Fine for indoor wet-area walls. Not recommended for outdoor or coastal-facing exterior applications.

  4. 04

    Porcelain Tiles

    • Standard porcelain
    • Through-body porcelain
    • Glazed porcelain

    A denser, lower-absorption (<0.5%) cousin of ceramic — in the Indian market often sold under the "vitrified" label, but the imported European porcelain segment is finer-bodied, larger-format, and architect-favoured.

    Best for

    Premium residential floors, hospitality, large-format public spaces, outdoor patios (rated frost-resistant grades), pool surrounds.

    Price

    ₹80 – ₹300 / sq ft

    For Kerala

    Excellent durability in all Kerala conditions. Rectified-edge porcelain allows minimal grout joints for a near-seamless look.

  5. 05

    Mosaic Tiles

    • Glass mosaic
    • Marble mosaic
    • Ceramic mosaic
    • Penny round

    Small-format tiles (typically 20×20 mm to 50×50 mm) mounted on mesh sheets. Decorative — used as accent rather than primary surface. Glass mosaic dominates pool linings; marble mosaic suits luxury bathrooms.

    Best for

    Kitchen backsplashes, bathroom accent walls, swimming pool linings, water features, niche detailing.

    Price

    ₹100 – ₹600 / sq ft

    For Kerala

    Glass mosaic is the right answer for pool linings in Kerala — fully waterproof, monsoon-stable, vivid colour retention.

  6. 06

    Cement / Encaustic Tiles

    • Hand-pressed patterns
    • Plain cement
    • Heritage replicas

    Pre-industrial tile-making: pigmented cement layers hand-pressed into iron moulds, cured rather than fired. Distinctive matte patina and saturated patterns. Hand-made, no two identical.

    Best for

    Heritage-home restoration, boutique hospitality, traditional Kerala courtyards, statement floors in restored tharavadu and Fort Kochi residential.

    Price

    ₹250 – ₹950 / sq ft

    For Kerala

    Suits Kerala's humidity well — cement tile is breathable, ages with character. Sealing recommended; will patina rather than degrade.

  7. 07

    Wood-look Tiles

    • Plank-format vitrified
    • Porcelain plank
    • Herringbone-cut

    Long-format vitrified or porcelain (typically 200×1200 mm planks) with printed wood-grain finish. The look of teak or oak floors with the climate resilience of porcelain — particularly important in coastal and backwater Kerala where real wood floors struggle.

    Best for

    Living rooms, bedrooms, dining areas where real-wood aesthetics are desired without real-wood maintenance. Bathrooms (anti-skid grade). Houseboat fit-outs.

    Price

    ₹70 – ₹300 / sq ft

    For Kerala

    Survives Kerala monsoon and humidity in ways real teak floors cannot. Recommended for Kuttanad, Alappuzha and coastal villas.

  8. 08

    Anti-skid & Outdoor Tiles

    • Matte vitrified
    • Textured porcelain
    • Anti-skid floor
    • Cool-roof tiles

    Textured-surface tiles engineered for slip resistance in wet conditions — bathroom floors, balconies, outdoor patios, pool surrounds. Outdoor-rated grades carry frost / thermal-cycle certification.

    Best for

    Bathroom floors, balconies, terraces, swimming pool decks, ramps, hospitality outdoor dining, parking aprons.

    Price

    ₹50 – ₹250 / sq ft

    For Kerala

    Non-negotiable for monsoon-facing balconies and pool surrounds in Kerala — wet grip prevents accidents through the rains.

  9. 09

    Large-format Slabs

    • 1200×600
    • 1200×1800
    • 1500×3000 mm porcelain
    • Bookmatched panels

    Oversized porcelain panels — up to 3 m long — that approach the aesthetic of natural stone slabs in continuous, near-seamless surfaces. Increasingly specified in luxury hospitality and showroom interiors.

    Best for

    Hospitality lobbies, premium showroom floors, large feature walls, kitchen islands and counter wraps (slim porcelain), commercial reception areas.

    Price

    ₹200 – ₹700 / sq ft

    For Kerala

    Rectified edges allow near-seamless installation. Fewer joints means fewer monsoon failure points.

  10. 10

    3D & Designer Wall Tiles

    • Sculpted surface
    • Geometric reliefs
    • Concrete-look

    Wall-only — sculpted-surface tiles that create a textured architectural feature. Used for accent walls, lobby features, hospitality interiors and statement bedroom walls.

    Best for

    Lobby feature walls, hotel and resort reception, behind-bed walls, restaurant interiors, retail backdrops.

    Price

    ₹150 – ₹700 / sq ft

    For Kerala

    Wall-only specification; not load-bearing. Bathroom feature-wall grade is humidity-resistant.

  11. 11

    Subway & Brick Tiles

    • 3"×6" ceramic subway
    • Bevel-edge subway
    • Long-format brick

    The classic 3"×6" rectangular tile in glossy ceramic or matte porcelain — a defining motif in modern kitchen and bathroom design across Kerala homes for the last decade.

    Best for

    Kitchen backsplashes, bathroom walls, utility room walls, café and retail interiors, modern Kerala apartment kitchens.

    Price

    ₹35 – ₹180 / sq ft

    For Kerala

    Glossy glaze wipes clean — well-suited to humid Kerala kitchens. Pair with epoxy grout for monsoon-resistant joints.

  12. 12

    Roof & Clay Tiles

    • Mangalore clay
    • Terracotta interlocking
    • Glazed roof tile

    Traditional Kerala roofing — fired clay, terracotta-toned, interlocking profile. Mangalore-pattern tiles are still the architectural signature of Kerala vernacular roof construction.

    Best for

    Traditional Kerala homes, heritage restoration, plantation-bungalow roofing, resort cottages, ancestral home extensions.

    Price

    ₹35 – ₹150 / piece

    For Kerala

    Designed for Kerala monsoon — purpose-built profile sheds heavy rainfall. Genuinely sustainable choice for traditional construction.

By Application · II

Which tile, where.

A short matrix to start from. Real specification depends on traffic, finish, brand and budget — but the broad recommendations and the should-avoid notes are constant.

Kitchen floor

Recommended

Vitrified (GVT/full-body) · Porcelain · Natural granite tile

Avoid

Ceramic (low-traffic only) · Polished marble (etches on lime)

Kitchen backsplash

Recommended

Subway · Mosaic · Glass · GVT · Wood-look plank (vertical)

Avoid

Highly textured 3D tiles (cleaning trap)

Bathroom floor

Recommended

Anti-skid vitrified · Matte porcelain · Marble mosaic (wet-area rated)

Avoid

Glossy vitrified · Polished marble · Standard ceramic floor

Bathroom walls

Recommended

Ceramic · Glossy vitrified · Subway · Mosaic accent

Avoid

Unsealed natural stone in shower zones

Living room

Recommended

Large-format vitrified · Porcelain · Wood-look plank · Natural marble

Avoid

Standard ceramic floor (will wear)

Bedroom

Recommended

Wood-look plank · Vitrified (matte) · Marble

Avoid

Glossy hard-surface for older residents (slip risk)

Foyer / entrance

Recommended

Natural marble · Polished granite · Large-format porcelain · Cement-encaustic (heritage)

Avoid

Ceramic (wears at threshold)

Balcony / terrace

Recommended

Anti-skid vitrified · Outdoor porcelain · Flamed granite · Kota stone

Avoid

Glossy interior tile · Polished marble

Pool deck

Recommended

Flamed granite · Anti-skid porcelain · Travertine (sealed)

Avoid

Glossy / polished anything

Pool lining

Recommended

Glass mosaic · Pool-rated ceramic mosaic

Avoid

Anything not specifically pool-rated

Outdoor patio

Recommended

Outdoor porcelain · Flamed granite · Kota stone · Slate

Avoid

Interior-grade ceramic and vitrified

Driveway / parking

Recommended

Flamed granite · Cobble · Anti-skid porcelain (heavy-grade)

Avoid

Any standard floor tile (cracks under vehicle load)

Stairs / treads

Recommended

Honed natural granite · Anti-skid porcelain plank · Step-rated vitrified

Avoid

Polished marble (slip) · Standard ceramic (chips at nose)

Hospitality lobby

Recommended

Large-format porcelain · Natural marble · Bookmatched slabs

Avoid

Domestic-grade vitrified (PEI rating too low)

Sizes · III

Sizes & finishes.

From mosaic chip to bookmatched slab, with the surface finishes we carry across material families.

Sizes — by format

Smallest

20 × 20 mm

Mosaic chip

Subway

75 × 150 mm

3" × 6" classic

Standard floor

600 × 600 mm

2′ × 2′

Large floor

800 × 1600 mm

Modern residential

Slab tile

1200 × 1800 mm

Hospitality lobby

Largest

1500 × 3000 mm

Bookmatched panel

Finishes — available across material families

  • Polished
  • Matte
  • Satin / Lappato
  • Honed
  • Brushed
  • Flamed (granite)
  • Sandblast
  • Anti-skid (R10–R13)
  • Bush-hammered
  • Rectified edge
How we work · IV

Curated, not stocked-and-sold.

Our gallery is best known for natural stone — but we are a full tile and surface supplier for project clients. Ceramic, vitrified, porcelain, mosaic, encaustic, wood-look, large-format. Sourced from established Indian factories and imported European brands. Specified to your project, not pulled off a shelf.

01

Brief

Share a floor plan, photographs or an inspiration image. We assess the project room-by-room — climate exposure, traffic, finish brief.

02

Specify

We propose a tile mix across rooms — usually 3–5 categories combined with natural stone for foyers and features. BoQ quoted across the whole project.

03

Install

In-house installation across Kerala. Epoxy grout in wet areas as standard. Two-year installation warranty.

"We will not freight a half-truck of tiles unless we have specified them. Stock-and-sell isn't a service — it's a transaction."

Questions · V

Frequently asked.

A short guide for new-build, renovation and architect-led tile selection.

Ask your own →
01 What is the difference between vitrified and ceramic tiles? +
Both start as clay-based bodies, but vitrified tiles are fired at higher temperatures with silica, quartz and feldspar added — producing a denser, near-impervious body with under 0.5% water absorption. Ceramic tiles absorb 3–10% water and have a softer body. For floors and any wet-area floor in Kerala's humid climate, vitrified is the safer choice; ceramic is best reserved for walls and low-traffic interior areas.
02 Which tile type is best for Kerala's climate? +
For floors and wet areas, vitrified or porcelain — the low absorption (under 0.5%) resists monsoon ground moisture, watermarks and humidity-driven staining. For coastal and backwater properties (Kovalam, Bekal, Alappuzha), prioritise full-body vitrified or rectified porcelain because the through-body colour resists salt-air weathering. For traditional Kerala homes and heritage restoration, cement-encaustic and Kota stone tiles read native to the period. Real wood floors struggle in Kerala humidity; wood-look porcelain planks are the modern answer.
03 GVT vs PGVT vs double-charge vs full-body — what's the difference? +
These are sub-types of vitrified. **GVT (Glazed Vitrified Tile)** has a printed design on a glaze layer over a porcelain body — the most common for residential floors. **PGVT (Polished GVT)** is the same with a high-gloss polish. **Double-charge** uses two layers of colour powder pressed together — better wear resistance, suited to higher traffic. **Full-body** has the same colour throughout the tile — the most premium and durable, ideal for commercial floors and high-traffic homes. **Soluble salt** is dye-soaked surface — budget-grade, fine for short-life rental applications.
04 What size of tile should I choose? +
For Kerala residential — most living-room and bedroom floors are best at 600×600 mm or 800×800 mm. Larger 800×1600 mm or 1200×600 mm reads modern and reduces grout-line frequency. For hospitality and showroom projects, 1200×1800 mm and larger slab-format tiles are now standard. For bathroom floors, 300×300 mm or 600×600 mm with anti-skid finish; for bathroom walls, anything from subway 75×150 mm to 600×1200 mm large-format. Mosaic for accents and pool linings.
05 Do you supply ceramic and vitrified tiles, or only natural stone? +
Both. Living Stone's gallery specialises in natural stone — marble, granite, travertine, quartzite, onyx — but we are a full tile and surface supplier for our project clients, sourcing ceramic, vitrified (GVT/PGVT/double-charge/full-body), porcelain, mosaic, cement-encaustic, wood-look and large-format slab tiles from established Indian and imported brands. Walk into our Maradu or Podiyadi showrooms with a project brief and we'll specify across the full range.
06 What about anti-skid certification for bathrooms and pool decks? +
European-rated tiles carry an R-value: R9 (smooth), R10 (light slip resistance), R11 (good — bathrooms), R12 (high — commercial bathrooms, pool surrounds), R13 (very high — industrial). For Kerala bathroom floors we recommend R10 or R11; for pool decks and outdoor wet areas, R11 or R12. Indian-brand tiles often quote "anti-skid" without an R-value — ask us for the technical sheet before specifying.
07 What about grout — does it matter what grout we use? +
Yes, significantly. For Kerala monsoon and humidity, we recommend **epoxy grout** in all wet-area, kitchen and outdoor applications. Standard cementitious grout is porous, holds moisture, breeds mould, and eventually delaminates the tile-cement bond. Epoxy grout costs more and is harder to apply, but it is the right answer — particularly for bathroom floors, kitchen backsplashes, pool surrounds and any outdoor or coastal-facing tile work.
08 Cost — how do tile prices compare to natural stone? +
Vitrified tiles range from ₹30/sq ft (soluble salt) to ₹200/sq ft (full-body and premium PGVT). Porcelain ₹80–₹300/sq ft. Natural stone tiles ₹120–₹500/sq ft (marble) and ₹120–₹400/sq ft (granite). Cement-encaustic ₹250–₹950/sq ft. For Kerala new-build residential, a typical mix runs vitrified main floors with natural stone in foyer and feature areas, ceramic walls in bathrooms and kitchens, and mosaic accents. We will quote a full BoQ across the whole house if you share the floor plan.
09 Can I see physical tile samples before specifying? +
Yes — our Maradu and Podiyadi showrooms hold a curated tile library across all the major categories. For project orders we send a sample case directly to your site. For architect-led projects, we coordinate a guided walk-through of the gallery with material boards prepared against your floor plan.
Begin · VI

Tell us the room.
We'll specify the tile.

Share a floor plan, an inspiration image or just a photograph of the room. We will return a tile mix matched to climate, traffic and budget — with a BoQ for the whole project.

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