Tiles for Thornbury Homes

Looking for tiles in Thornbury? We are not in Thornbury itself. Our tile and bathroom showroom is at 214 Broadway, Reservoir, about 10 to 15 minutes north of most Thornbury streets, and it is set up so you can choose every tile for a bathroom, kitchen, laundry or courtyard in one visit. See displays and samples, book a free measure so quantities are right, and order everything together. Tiles are call to order and usually ready for pickup in 2 to 4 days, or delivered to your door.

Tiles by type for Thornbury homes

Thornbury has everything from 1920s Californian bungalows and Edwardian weatherboards to postwar brick homes and new townhouses on High Street and St Georges Road. Here is how each type of tile fits.

Porcelain tiles

Porcelain is dense, hard wearing and absorbs very little water, so it is the safe choice for bathroom floors, showers, kitchens and laundries. Glazed porcelain needs no sealing, which suits busy households.

Floor tiles

For halls, kitchens and bathrooms, matt floor tiles with a suitable slip rating are the place to start. 600x600mm is the everyday size; in a period home, a terrazzo look or mosaic floor respects the age of the house. Older homes often have timber subfloors, which need the right base before tiling.

Wall and subway tiles

300x600mm wall tiles laid vertically lift a low ceiling, while subway tiles in brick bond or stack bond suit bungalow kitchens, laundries and bathrooms. In high ceilinged Edwardian rooms, tiling to about 1200mm with paint above is a classic look.

Mosaic and feature tiles

Hexagon and penny round mosaics are a natural fit for bungalow bathroom floors and follow the fall of a shower to the waste. For a statement behind the vanity or in a niche, browse fishscale, feather and herringbone feature wall tiles. Many are natural marble and need sealing.

Terrazzo, marble, stone and timber looks

Terrazzo looks hide dirt in kitchens and laundries. Marble looks keep narrow bathrooms bright. Stone and concrete looks suit warehouse conversions and townhouses. Timber looks carry the feel of original boards into a wet area.

Large format tiles

Large format tiles such as 600x1200mm give fewer grout lines in new ensuites and rear extensions. They need a very flat floor and careful shower falls. Our large format tiles guide explains what to ask your tiler.

Outdoor tiles and pool surrounds

Thornbury courtyards, decks and side paths need outdoor tiles with a grip finish. Indoor and outdoor ranges let one look run from the kitchen to the courtyard. See outdoor tiles for Thornbury courtyards and the pool tiles and coping guide.

Matching tiles to Thornbury house styles

• Californian bungalows: gloss white or cream walls, a hexagon or penny round floor, chrome or brushed nickel tapware. Read renovating a Californian bungalow bathroom in Thornbury.
• Edwardian and Victorian homes: vertical walls or half height tiling, terrazzo or patterned floors, timber vanities.
• Postwar brick homes: keep the layout, refresh with 600x600mm matt porcelain and lighter walls.
• Townhouses and apartments: large format porcelain, wall hung vanity, one tile through floor and shower.

For bathroom fittings to match, see our bathroom showroom guide for Thornbury, with vanities, tapware, showers and baths.

Getting from Thornbury to the showroom

• From the High Street end: near the Thornbury Theatre or the Croxton end, head north on High Street through Preston into Reservoir. About 10 to 15 minutes outside peak hour.
• From the St Georges Road side: head north on St Georges Road and continue on Gilbert Road to Reservoir.
• By train: Thornbury and Croxton stations are on the Mernda line. Ride north to Reservoir, four stops from Thornbury, and walk to 214 Broadway.
• By tram: route 86 runs along High Street and route 11 along St Georges Road if you are heading to the station first.

How ordering tiles works

1. Measure: book a free measure, or bring a plan with room sizes, ceiling heights, windows and doors.
2. Choose: compare tiles under showroom light, take samples home, and check grout colours. Our grout guide helps.
3. Quantities: we allow for cuts and breakages, usually about 10 percent extra, more for herringbone or diagonal layouts.
4. Order and collect: tiles are call to order and usually ready in 2 to 4 days. Collect from Reservoir for free, or have them delivered.
5. Install: use your own tiler, or ask us to quote installation by our qualified trades. Installation is a paid service.

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

Thornbury tile questions

Is Porcelana a tile shop in Thornbury?

No. Our showroom is at 214 Broadway, Reservoir VIC 3073, about 10 to 15 minutes north of Thornbury by car or four stops up the Mernda line from Thornbury station. We serve Thornbury homes with samples, a free measure, pickup and delivery.

Which tiles are most popular for Thornbury bathrooms?

For period homes, gloss wall tiles, hexagon or penny round mosaic floors and terrazzo looks. For townhouses and apartments, large format porcelain in stone, concrete or marble looks with fewer grout lines.

Can I get tile samples to try at home in Thornbury?

Yes. Visit the Reservoir showroom to see displays and take samples home, so you can check colours in your own light before you order.

How long does it take to get tiles?

Tiles are call to order. Most orders are ready for free pickup from Reservoir in 2 to 4 days, or we deliver to Thornbury and anywhere in Australia.

Do you lay tiles in Thornbury?

We can quote installation by our qualified trades as a paid service after a free measure. You can also buy tiles only and use your own tiler.

Which tiles suit a Thornbury courtyard or pool surround?

Choose a porcelain with an outdoor grip finish and a slip rating that suits the area, and confirm the rating with your builder. Read our guides to outdoor courtyard tiles and pool tiles and coping.

Thornbury guides

• Bathroom tiles for Thornbury homes
• Renovating a Californian bungalow bathroom in Thornbury
• Outdoor tiles for Thornbury courtyards and decks
• Stone and concrete look tiles for Thornbury homes
• Kitchen and laundry renovations in Thornbury
• Bathroom waterproofing basics for Thornbury

Other areas we serve

Thornbury, Preston, 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.