Many designers use gauged porcelain tile panels/slabs to create a wallpapered look, as the minimal and unobtrusive grout lines create the illusion of wallpaper, but with all the benefits of ceramic tile and none of the maintenance issues of wallpaper. To create a wallpapered look, designers often choose gauged porcelain tile panels/slabs with creative patterns.

Large-format tiles are also perfect for minimalist spaces, which favor clean surfaces uncluttered by grout lines and other visual interruptions.

Gauged porcelain tile panels/slabs are functionally versatile, suitable for not only walls and flooring, but also countertops, cabinet facings, and furniture surfaces both indoors and out. Advances in technology enable manufacturers to create these large-format tiles in wood, marble, and stone looks as well as all of the looks you see below.

Need more design inspiration for gauged porcelain tile panels/slabs? Visit out our Pinterest board.

Cement-Look Tile Living Room

The embodiment of industrial chic, this living room combines cement-look ceramic tile with metal furniture and lighting accents for a clean, unpretentious decor (and the perfect stage to relax with your family).

Gray and Beige Linen-Look Tile

Compare and contrast and you’ll notice that these two tile designs take their grout colors choices from each other. With ceramic tile, the details are in the design. Choose your grout color to either highlight or de-emphasize the shape or pattern of your ceramic tile.

Light Cement-Look Tile Flooring

A perfect design choice: The light color of this tile creates a bright atmosphere that pairs well with the paint and furniture colors, while the slight variation in the surface color adds visual interest and accents the dark cabinetry.

Industrial Chic Cement-Look Tile Flooring

Create an industrial chic look in your home or restaurant (or office space) with ceramic tile that pairs the look of cement with the superior functionality of tile. The easy cleaning of ceramic tile is welcomed in any space, but especially spaces that are shared.

Concrete-Look Tile Cafe Flooring

Industrial chic looks are trending in both businesses and homes, and concrete-look tile is the perfect material choice: durability and easy maintenance for the win! Choose ceramic tile for spaces that need to be cleaned quickly in order to create a hygienic environment for shared spaces.

Cement-Look Tile Patio Flooring

Want a cement look for your patio but worried about damage from water, fading, or freeze-thaw cycles? Ceramic tile can provide the exact look you’re imagining without any of these concerns. Plus, you have the vast options of ceramic tile’s colors and patterns to choose from for your ultimate outdoor space.

Distressed Ceramic Tile Flooring for Retail

Clothing stores see a lot of foot traffic, and with high-end stores like this, it’s important that the flooring maintains its fashionable looks no matter the number of shoppers. With the lowest life cycle cost of any flooring option, incredible durability, and stain and scratch resistance, ceramic tile is the solution to make this happen. Plus, ceramic tile comes in a nearly limitless amount of design possibilities, so you can shop for the perfect flooring style to make shopping in your store a breeze.

Oxidized Concrete-Look Ceramic Tile Floor

What will you marvel at — the paintings on the wall, or the ceramic tile beneath your feet? With an oxidized concrete look displayed in large-format rectangles, this ceramic tile warrants the question. And unlike the art hanging on the wall, ceramic tile has a host of functional benefits, such as stain, scratch, water, and fire resistance. While certain paintings may leave you questioning their meaning or design choices, you’ll never question the choice of ceramic tile flooring.