What are the Best Hallway Tiles Options?

Choosing finishes that can be easily maintained as well as making a strong visual impact is important, without doubt. Remember that the hallway is where everything comes into and out of the house. The floor finishes must withstand more foot traffic and wear and tear than anywhere else in the home. And the wall finishes must withstand furniture deliveries and the constant knocks and scuffs of daily life.

We have put together some inspirational ideas and practical advice on how to create an impacting hallway design. We include hallway tile ideas that will not only look beautiful but are easy to maintain, scuffproof and provide a real welcome home.

Aged Clay Nature 120×120 cm

Decorating the hallway: things to keep in mind

As the entrance to the house, the hallway is directly accessed from the outside and usually leads off to the other main rooms of the house and the stairs. Typically, the floor and wall finish help create a space of transition, between the inside and the outside. The décor can match the style of the rest of the home, but it is important to remember the practical uses for the space.

When choosing flooring and wall finishes, you should consider the type of material and how resistant and durable it is. This is what makes hallway floor and wall tiles one of the best choices, as they are easy to maintain and very durable.

Hallway design ideas should also consider features of the space such as how large it is, if there is any natural light, and furniture. To compensate for a dark space reflective hallway tiles on walls are a good idea. To create the sensation of height, divide the walls with a dado rail, with wall tiles below and paint or wallpaper above. While timber effect ceramic floor tiles provide the warmth of timber without the maintenance.

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Choosing the Best Finishes for Simple Maintenance

The Holy Grail of hallway flooring and wall finishes is a material that looks great and is easy to maintain. Deliveries, foot traffic, and the hustle and bustle of life take a toll on hallway floors especially.

Tiles for the hallway are an excellent choice because there are numerous colours and designs to choose from, for walls and floors. For both small hallways and more spacious entrance halls, tiles can complement any design scheme and create a welcoming atmosphere. Floor tiles are compatible with a wide range of other features such as under-floor heating in the hallway or an in-laid entry mat to help keep the space clean.

The Advantages of Hallway Tiles:

1. Easy maintenance and cleaning
2. A wide range of decorative styles, from the traditional to the avant-garde
3. Resistance to traffic and durability
4. The sheer range of materials and design options
5. Value for money, excellent choice across the price brackets
6. Simple to customise for a more designer décor
7. Easy to install

Also, in case of damage, the tiles can simply be repaired or replaced without affecting the overall look of the hallway.

The Best Hallway Floor & Wall Tile Options

Different hallway tiles will work better for different styles of homes. A contemporary-style home looks chic and elegant with porcelain or ceramic tiles in the hallway. While Victorian hallway tiles will compliment a traditional style home. For a hallway with intensive foot traffic vinyl flooring is the best option, as it can withstand pretty much anything. Laminate floor tiles can also recreate the traditional look of timber floors combined with unmatched resistance to scratches and stains.

The following different categories broadly cover the recommended finishes that will provide the best results when choosing tiles for the hallway.

The Best Wall Tiles for the Hallway

Wall tiles will protect surfaces from scuffs and scratches as well as provide a decorative finish. There are two recommended materials to achieve the optimum results in the hallway: ceramic and vinyl.

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Ceramic Hallway Tiles

1. The low porosity and range of glazed and unglazed ceramic wall tiles make them easy to clean and maintain.
2. Wide range of patterned tiles and tiles that recreate the effect of other materials. Get the look of timber, marble, or cement without the upkeep.
3. Ceramic tiles are hardwearing and will protect walls where it’s needed most in the hallway.

Vinyl Hallway Tiles

1. Vinyl wall tiles are practically indestructible and are great for withstanding impact which is a great advantage in hallways.
2. Maintenance and cleaning are made easy with vinyl. A wipe from a damp cloth is normally enough to keep your hallway looking brand new.
3. Vinyl has a long life expectancy, is lightweight and easy to install making it good value for money.

Best Hallway Tiles for Flooring

Flooring in the hallway must be hardwearing and withstand regular cleaning as well as looking good. This is why tile flooring is a great choice for the hallway. The recommended materials are porcelain, laminate, and vinyl. These are all available in dark and patterned options, which are best for minimal upkeep, while light, muted colours or black make a statement, they need more care.

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Porcelain Hallway Floor Tiles

1. Porcelain is an extremely hard-wearing but lightweight material making it an ideal finish for hallways.
2. For larger hallways with several rooms opening off, where looks count, the range of porcelain floor tiles is unmatched. The larger format rectified tiles create a continuous flooring effect that can elongate a small hallway or make a harmonious design.
3. The range of effects offers many decorative options; timber-effect porcelain tiles will add warmth while cement-effect porcelain tiles recreate a loft or industrial feel.
4. Non-slip porcelain floor tiles are highly recommended in hallways given that the hall is where we come in from the outside and are liable to get damp and wet.

Vinyl Hallway Floor Tiles

1. This revolutionary material is practically indestructible and for that reason, is recommended for areas of high foot traffic.
2. The wide range of vinyl tiles is eye-opening, with colours, textures, and sizes that will give flight to the imagination. The different effects available include timber, stone, and marble. Textured and patterned vinyl floor tiles have a more contemporary feel and will also last for decades.
3. Thanks to their low weight and high-tech manufacture the laying of vinyl tiles is easy and doesn’t require specialist installation.
4. Vinyl tiles in hallways are especially recommended for homes where children and pets are on the loose.

Linkfloor Eco Dynasty Light 20×181.5×0.9 cm
Skins Feel Corduroy 60×1000 cm

Laminate Hallway Floor Tiles

1. For the look and sensation of timber but with a harder-wearing finish, there is nothing like laminate floor tiles. For more traditional looks in hallways and corridors with other timber elements (such as doors or furniture), laminate floor tiles are particularly suitable.
2. Laminate floor tiles are a great option for hallways with heavy foot traffic. Laminate tiles are made from a series of layers, the upper layer is embellished to recreate the look of selected materials. A plastic final layer provides exceptional protection.
3. Maintenance of laminate floor tiles is much more straightforward than traditional timber. Simply using a floor mop regularly will be sufficient to keep it in pristine condition.

Gent Roble 19.3×180 / 29.4×180 cm
Royal Brown 59.6×150 cm

Add Hallway Tiles to your Home Décor

Flooring in the hallway must be hardwearing and withstand regular cleaning as well as looking good. This is why tile flooring is a great choice for the hallway. The recommended materials are porcelain, laminate, and vinyl. These are all available in dark and patterned options, which are best for minimal upkeep, while light, muted colours or black make a statement, they need more care.