Tiles and Bathroom Showroom near Preston

Preston is our closest neighbour. Our Reservoir showroom at 214 Broadway is about 5 to 10 minutes from most of Preston, which makes it an easy place to see tiles, tapware, vanities, baths and showers in person, book a free measure and get a quote for a bathroom renovation with installation by our qualified trades.

Getting here from Preston

• By car: drive north along High Street or Gilbert Road. From most of Preston it is about 5 to 10 minutes outside peak times.
• By train: from Preston station it is two stops north on the Mernda line to Reservoir, then a short walk to the showroom.

Preston homes, streets and the drive to Reservoir

Preston is our closest neighbour. From Preston Market, Bell Street or the Gilbert Road shops, the showroom at 214 Broadway, Reservoir is about 3 to 5 km north, around 5 to 10 minutes by car along High Street or Gilbert Road. From the Northland end of Murray Road, come up Plenty Road and across. By train, Reservoir is the next station after Regent on the Mernda line, so you can come from Bell, Preston or Regent stations in a few minutes and walk to the showroom.

Edwardian and interwar weatherboards, and Californian bungalows

The streets between High Street and St Georges Road, and around Gilbert Road, have many Edwardian and interwar weatherboards and Californian bungalows. Their bathrooms are often at the back of the house with a separate toilet, a timber subfloor and a single window. A bungalow bathroom suits gloss wall tiles, a small format or mosaic floor and tapware in chrome or brushed nickel. Timber subfloors also need the right waterproofing and a solid base before tiling, which our qualified trades can quote for.

Postwar brick veneers and cream brick homes

Much of Preston, especially east toward Plenty Road and Darebin Creek, is 1950s and 1960s brick veneer and cream brick homes. Many still have original pastel tiles and a separate toilet. A common upgrade is to keep the layout, which saves on plumbing, and refresh everything else: 600x600mm matt porcelain on the floor, lighter wall tiles, a vanity with more storage and a shower rail in place of an old bath and shower over.

Units, flats and townhouses

Preston has plenty of 1960s and 1970s walk up flats and a growing number of townhouses near Bell Street, Murray Road and High Street. In a flat, the owners corporation may need to approve work on wet areas, so check before you book trades. Townhouse ensuites suit large format 600x1200mm tiles, wall hung vanities and LED mirrors to make a narrow room feel bigger.

Bathroom renovations in Preston

Preston homes range from older weatherboards and brick houses to postwar homes, units and new townhouses, and many still have original bathrooms. A typical renovation with us follows five steps:

1. Free measure of the room, including windows, doors and existing plumbing.
2. Showroom selection of tiles, vanity, tapware, shower, bath, toilet and accessories.
3. Quote for products, plus installation by our qualified trades if you want it. Installation is always quoted for your project.
4. Ordering in sequence so the mixers and vanity arrive before rough in and tiles arrive before the tiler.
5. Installation and handover by licensed trades for plumbing, waterproofing and electrical work.

Our article on planning a bathroom renovation in Preston goes into more detail, and the renovation checklist keeps decisions on track.

Tapware and showers

We stock tapware from Phoenix Tapware, Meir and Modern National. Compare basin mixers, wall mixers, rail showers and shower sets in finishes such as matte black, brushed nickel, brushed gold, gunmetal and chrome. If you are unsure which finish will last best in your home, read how to choose tapware finishes.

Tiles for Preston bathrooms, kitchens and laundries

For floors, a matt porcelain in 600x600mm is a reliable choice in bathrooms and laundries. For walls, 300x600mm tiles, mosaics and marble looks are popular. Outdoor areas need tiles with a suitable slip rating, see outdoor tiles and our slip ratings guide. Tiles cover porcelain, ceramic and mosaic ranges and are call to order.

Vanities, baths and toilets

Choose a wall hung vanity for a compact ensuite or a floor standing vanity for extra storage, both from Otti, Aulic and ADP. Add a freestanding bath, a toilet suite and an LED mirror to finish the room. Our vanity size guide helps you pick the right width.

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

Products and services for Preston homes

Whether you are renovating a bathroom in Preston, replacing a kitchen splashback or simply swapping a tired basin mixer, our tile shop and showroom in Reservoir has it covered.

Tiles for every room

Choose bathroom tiles, wall tiles and floor tiles from our tile range, with stone looks, marble looks and mosaics. For kitchen splashbacks, read our splashback tiles guide. For courtyards, see indoor and outdoor tiles.

Bathroom and kitchen fittings

Alongside tiles we supply tapware, kitchen mixers, sinks, showers, baths, toilets, shaving cabinets, LED mirrors and towel rails.

Bathroom and kitchen renovations

For a full bathroom renovation or kitchen renovation in Preston, we start with a free measure. Installation by our qualified trades, including tiling and the other trades the job needs, is a paid service quoted for your project. You can also buy products only and use your own builder.

Free measure, installation and pickup

• Free measure: we measure your bathroom, ensuite, laundry or kitchen in Preston 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 Preston.

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.

Adding an ensuite or planning for every age? See our Preston ensuite renovation guide and accessible family bathrooms in Preston.

Choosing new taps? Read our tapware buying guide for Preston.

Preston questions

How close is your showroom to Preston?

Our Reservoir showroom at 214 Broadway is about 5 to 10 minutes by car from most of Preston. By train it is two stops north of Preston station on the Mernda line, and a short walk from Reservoir station.

Do you do bathroom renovations in Preston?

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

Is the measure free?

Yes. We offer a free measure for homes in Preston and Preston West, with no obligation.

How quickly can I pick up an order?

Orders are usually ready for free pickup from the Reservoir showroom in 2 to 4 days. Tiles are call to order, so ask about supply times when you plan.

Can I see tapware finishes side by side?

Yes. The showroom displays tapware in a range of finishes, so you can compare them under the same light before you decide.

Where can I buy bathroom tiles near Preston?

At our Reservoir showroom, about 5 to 10 minutes from Preston. Tiles are call to order: choose from displays and samples, and we order them in, usually ready for pickup in 2 to 4 days.

Do you sell kitchen splashback tiles and kitchen mixers?

Yes. We supply splashback tiles, kitchen mixers and sinks, so you can choose your kitchen finishes alongside your bathroom.

Which tiles suit a postwar brick home in Preston?

Many 1950s and 1960s Preston homes suit 600x600mm matt porcelain floors, lighter wall tiles and a refreshed vanity and shower. Keeping the original layout, including a separate toilet, usually saves on plumbing costs. Bring photos and rough measurements to the showroom, or book a free measure.

Can you help with a bathroom in a Preston unit or flat?

Yes. We supply tiles and fixtures and can quote installation by our qualified trades. In a flat, check whether your owners corporation needs to approve work on wet areas before you book, and tell us about stairs or access when you order delivery.

Can I get to your showroom from Preston by train?

Yes. Reservoir is the next station after Regent on the Mernda line, so it is only a few minutes from Bell, Preston or Regent stations. The showroom at 214 Broadway is a short walk from Reservoir station.

More local guides: Period home bathrooms in Preston and Northcote, Unit and townhouse bathroom renovations.

Other areas we serve

Thornbury, Northcote, 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.