Tiles and Bathroom Showroom near Northcote

Shopping for tiles in Northcote? Our Reservoir showroom at 214 Broadway is about 15 to 20 minutes up the road, with floor and wall tiles, mosaics, tapware, vanities, basins and baths on display. Bring your measurements or book a free measure, and we will help you choose tiles that suit your home and work out the quantities. If you would like the job done for you, we can quote installation by our qualified trades.

Getting here from Northcote

• By car: head north along High Street through Thornbury and Preston to Reservoir, about 15 to 20 minutes outside peak times.
• By train: Northcote, Croxton and Merri stations are on the Mernda line. Ride north to Reservoir and walk a short distance to the showroom.
• Delivery: if you would rather not carry heavy boxes of tiles, we deliver to Northcote and anywhere in Australia.

Northcote homes, streets and the drive to Reservoir

From Northcote Plaza, the Westgarth end of High Street or Ruckers Hill, the showroom at 214 Broadway, Reservoir is about 8 to 10 km north. Allow 15 to 20 minutes by car outside peak hour, heading up High Street through Thornbury and Preston, or along St Georges Road and Gilbert Road. Merri, Northcote and Croxton stations are on the Mernda line straight to Reservoir, and route 86 trams run along High Street if you are going to the shops on the way.

It is worth the trip because you can see floor tiles, wall tiles, mosaics, tapware, vanities and baths in one room, compare them side by side, and take samples home to check in your own light.

Victorian terraces and cottages

Around Ruckers Hill, Westgarth and the streets off High Street, Northcote has many Victorian terraces and single fronted cottages. Bathrooms in these homes are often in a lean to at the back, behind the kitchen, with a low skillion ceiling and not much light. Light coloured wall tiles, a gloss or satin finish, and 300x600mm tiles laid vertically help the room feel taller. A terrazzo look or encaustic style floor nods to the age of the house, and a wall hung vanity keeps the floor clear in a narrow room.

Edwardian homes and Californian bungalows

North of Separation Street and toward Croxton you will find more Edwardian homes and 1920s Californian bungalows. These usually have more generous bathrooms, high ceilings and timber floors next door. They suit hexagon or penny round mosaic floors, white or soft green wall tiles, and tapware in chrome, brushed nickel or brushed gold. A stone bath or freestanding bath often fits where an old built in bath used to be.

Apartments and new builds

Northcote also has many apartments and townhouses along High Street and near the station. Compact bathrooms here suit large format porcelain, a single tile through the floor and shower to reduce grout lines, and slim shaving cabinets for storage.

Heritage overlays

Much of Northcote sits in heritage overlay areas managed by Darebin City Council. A new bathroom inside the house is rarely an issue, but check with council before changing windows, roofs or anything visible from the street.

How to choose tiles for a Northcote home

Northcote has many period homes alongside postwar houses, apartments and newer infill. Tiles that respect older homes while staying practical are a common request.

Floor tiles

For hallways, kitchens and laundries, matt porcelain is hard wearing and easy to clean. Terrazzo looks and stone looks hide dirt well, and timber looks suit areas where real boards would struggle with water. Read our floor tiles guide for slip ratings and finishes.

Bathroom tiles

Finger and hexagon mosaics bring texture to feature walls and shower floors. 300x600mm wall tiles laid vertically lift low ceilings, and marble looks keep a bathroom bright. Grout colour changes the result, so see our grout guide.

Courtyards and outdoor areas

Small courtyards and back decks often suit a tile that runs from the kitchen to the outdoors. Indoor and outdoor ranges come in matching finishes with more grip outside. See outdoor tiles and slip ratings.

What to bring when you visit

• A floor plan or rough measurements, including ceiling height.
• Photos of the room, existing floors and any heritage features you want to keep.
• Inspiration images, and offcuts of benchtops or flooring.

Our article on buying tiles in Northcote walks through quantities, samples and supply times.

For room by room advice, see floor tiles for Northcote homes.

Short on space? Read small bathroom ideas for Northcote and our Northcote laundry renovation guide.

Tapware and bathware to match

Complete the room with tapware from Phoenix Tapware, Meir and Modern National, vanities from Otti, Aulic and ADP, and basins and baths including Pietra Bianca and Madu. Our guide to matching tiles, tapware and vanities helps everything work together.

Reservoir showroom details

• Address: 214 Broadway, Reservoir VIC 3073 (open in Google Maps)
• Phone: (03) 9867 5051
• Email: salesreservoir@porcelanatiles.com.au
• Hours: Monday to Friday 9:30am to 5:00pm, Saturday 9:30am to 3:00pm, Sunday by appointment only

A complete tile shop and bathroom showroom for Northcote

Northcote renovations range from a quick vanity swap to a full bathroom renovation or kitchen renovation. Here is what you can choose at the Reservoir showroom.

• Tiles: floor tiles, bathroom wall tiles, kitchen splashback tiles and outdoor tiles. Browse all tiles or start with terrazzo looks, which suit many Northcote homes.
• Tapware: basin mixers, wall mixers and kitchen mixers in finishes from matte black to brushed gold.
• Bathroom fittings: vanities, basins, showers, baths and toilets.
• Mirrors and storage: mirrors, LED mirrors and shaving cabinets.
• Accessories: towel rails, robe hooks and toilet roll holders to match your tapware.

Planning a kitchen too? Our splashback guide and kitchen mixer guide help you plan both rooms together.

Free measure, installation and pickup

• Free measure: we measure your bathroom, ensuite, laundry or kitchen in Northcote at no cost, so tile quantities and product sizes are right first time.
• Installation by qualified trades: tiling and the other trades a renovation needs, as a paid service quoted for your project. Every job is quoted individually.
• Pickup: free pickup from our Reservoir showroom, usually ready in 2 to 4 days. You can also pick up from our Geelong showroom.
• Delivery: we deliver Australia-wide, including straight to your site in Northcote.

Our customers rate us 5.0 from 48 Google reviews across both showrooms. Request a quote and a free measure or call (03) 9867 5051.

Northcote questions

How long does it take to get from Northcote to your showroom?

Our Reservoir showroom is about 15 to 20 minutes by car from most of Northcote, depending on traffic. Northcote and Croxton stations are on the Mernda line, and the showroom is a short walk from Reservoir station.

Do you sell floor tiles for period homes?

Yes. We have matt porcelain, stone looks, terrazzo looks and mosaics that suit hallways, kitchens and bathrooms in older homes, along with modern large format tiles. Tiles are call to order.

Will you measure my Northcote bathroom or kitchen?

Yes. We offer a free measure for homes in Northcote, so your tile order is based on your actual room.

Can you install tiles in Northcote?

Yes. Installation by our qualified trades is available as a paid service and is quoted for each project.

Do you deliver to Northcote?

Yes. We deliver to Northcote and across Australia, or you can collect from the Reservoir showroom, usually ready in 2 to 4 days.

Is there a tile shop near Northcote?

Yes. Our Reservoir showroom at 214 Broadway is about 15 to 20 minutes from Northcote by car, or a short walk from Reservoir station on the Mernda line.

Can you renovate my Northcote bathroom?

We supply the products and can quote installation by our qualified trades, including tiling and the other trades a bathroom needs. Installation is a paid service, quoted after a free measure.

Which tiles suit a Victorian terrace bathroom in Northcote?

Lean to bathrooms behind the kitchen are often narrow, with low ceilings and little light. Light wall tiles in gloss or satin, 300x600mm tiles laid vertically, a terrazzo look or encaustic style floor and a wall hung vanity make the room feel larger while respecting the age of the house.

What tiles suit an Edwardian or Californian bungalow in Northcote?

Hexagon or penny round mosaic floors, white or soft green wall tiles and chrome, brushed nickel or brushed gold tapware all suit Edwardian homes and 1920s bungalows. Bring photos of your house to the showroom and we will help you match the era.

Other areas we serve

Thornbury, Preston, Coburg, Brunswick and Pascoe Vale, Ivanhoe, Heidelberg and Kew, Bundoora, Kingsbury and Greensborough, Thomastown, Epping and Mill Park. See all areas we serve, or visit the Reservoir showroom page.