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Japanese Tile- A Quiet Luxury For Your Home

Step into our innovative collection of Japanese tiles. Choose from a wide range of colors, sizes, finishes, and classic subway patterns. They bring beauty, charm, and durability to both indoor and outdoor spaces. Our tiles offer the essence of Japanese culture and design with their muted colors and unique textures. These handmade tiles are crafted from superior-quality ceramic and porcelain materials, known for their resilient and low-maintenance nature.

Japanese Tile- A Quiet Luxury For Your Home

Step into our innovative collection of Japanese tiles. Choose from a wide range of colors, sizes, finishes, and classic subway patterns. They bring beauty, charm, and durability to both indoor and outdoor spaces. Our tiles offer the essence of Japanese culture and design with their muted colors and unique textures. These handmade tiles are crafted from superior-quality ceramic and porcelain materials, known for their resilient and low-maintenance nature.

Experience a new kind of luxury with Japanese Tile. They are ideal for shower walls and floors, bathroom walls, kitchen backsplash, high-traffic areas, outdoor areas, and various commercial spaces. Our extensive collection of high-end designer tiles is crafted to turn your space from ordinary to a masterpiece.

What makes Japanese Tile Different?

1. Unique Craftsmanship:

Our Japanese tile is a proof of tradition. Designed by hand with meticulous attention to detail, each piece is distinct and appealing. The slight color differences and textures showcase the tile’s characteristics, offering a space that is an artisanal delight.

2. Beautiful Appeal:

Japanese tiles create a peaceful and opulent ambiance with their subtle color and organic textures, contributing to environments that encourage relaxation. Handcrafted and unique, these tiles bring a bespoke touch with gentle variations that make each installation distinct and attractive. The clean lines, rectangular shapes offer simplicity. They are a classic choice that remains beautiful for generations to come.

3. Built to Last:

Our Japanese tiles are crafted from the finest quality of porcelain and ceramic, known for their strength and longevity. They are extremely resistant to water, moisture, and survive under climate change conditions. Whether you use them on floors, walls, or backsplash, their unmatched durability makes them a lasting investment that adds value to the property.

4. Low-Maintenance:

Our Japanese tile comes in ceramic and porcelain materials, known for their low-maintenance nature. To regularly clean the tiles, water and dish soap or mild tile cleaner are enough.

5. Design that Inspires Calm Living:

Japanese-inspired tiles are all about promoting a calm living space. Their subtle tones and smooth surfaces quickly soften a space, transforming kitchens, bathrooms, or even living areas into places where you can relax. They’re more than just tiles. They set the mood for a peaceful, balanced home.

Where to use Japanese Tile?

1. In Bathrooms:

Our Japanese Tiles are applicable for shower floors, walls, bathrooms, shower niches, and behind the sink. They are water-resistant, stain-proof, and scratch-proof, perfect for these damp areas. Their non-porous surface makes cleaning a breeze and a stylish addition to your restroom. Japanese tile bathrooms offer a clean, calm, and natural look.

Consider our Pastel light Blue 2x16 Glossy Ceramic Subway Tile offering different layouts along with a relaxing and inviting ambiance. Ideal for bathroom and shower walls, backsplash. The glossy finish offers a luminous sheen, making the space brighter and open. You can lay them vertically or horizontally to add a touch of personality.

Our Bois Ribbon 23.77 in. x 47.25 in. Matte Maple Porcelain Deco Wall and Floor Tile for flooring. Porcelain’s resilient and water-resistant surface makes this tile an excellent choice for bathroom or shower floors.

2. In Kitchen:

Japanese tile is a simple and aesthetic design element in the kitchen space.  You can choose from porcelain or ceramic kitchen tile, which are stain-resistant, water-proof, and moisture-resistant, ideal for this busy space. They also offer hassle-free cleaning and are a practical option for kitchen backsplash, floors, and walls. Consider our Alabaster Beige 2x16 Glossy Ceramic Subway Tile to accentuate the look and feel of your kitchen backsplash. Combine them with brown cabinetry that really enhances the space. Moreover, the classic subway pattern brings eternal beauty.

Our Charcoal Black 24x48 Matte Porcelain Large Format Tile is good and resilient for kitchen floors. Black adds drama and a bold look, changing the whole mood of the interior decor.

3. In Living Spaces:

Japanese tiles are also perfect for fireplaces, feature walls in living rooms, accent walls in bedrooms, entryways, hallways, and high-traffic areas like garage floors. Whether installed on walls or floors, they are a resilient, flexible, and long-lasting choice. They bring a calm and fashionable look to any space. Its neutral shade, straight lines, and nature-inspired designs create a peaceful and organized space.

4. In Outdoor Space:

Design various outdoor spaces with our Japanese Tile.  Consider our Bois Ribbon 23.77 in. x 47.25 in. Matte Gray Porcelain Deco Wall and Floor Tile for patios, garden pathways, or balconies. These outdoor tiles are frost-proof and UV-resistant. Moreover, they are low-maintenance and durable for years to come.

Shape, Size, and Finish of Japanese Tile

Our Japanese Tile comes in classic subway patterns, offering various design possibilities. You can lay them vertically, horizontally, or herringbone pattern. This versatile shape allows you to create a space that is both timeless and truly personal. Whether you're aiming for a clean, minimalist look with a straight-stack pattern or a dynamic, textural feature wall with a herringbone layout, these tiles provide the perfect foundation for bringing a sense of tranquil, nature-inspired design into any room. Read our blog to get better ideas related to tile layout patterns.

Choose from glossy and matte finishes. Glossy ceramic tiles offer a reflective surface that makes any room brighter and open, ideal for a small bathroom or powder room, while matte tiles give modern luxury, perfect for creating a statement wall.

Our Japanese tile comes in large format sizes, choose from a wide range of 12x36, 24x48, and also in 2x16 size. These sizes in subway patterns allow you to create a distinct look with various design possibilities.

We also have matching pencil tile trims in 0.5 x 8 in ceramic material, to give a professional, high-end look to your tiling project.

Shop for Creative Japanese Tile

Apollo Tile’s collection of Japanese tiles is extremely robust, simple to upkeep, and flexible for various settings. We have various color options to choose from, complementing both modern and traditional looks. Along with this, explore our unique collection of artistic tile, decorative tile, star and cross tile, and much more. We have options that match your style and preference. So why choose, browse our website, and bring your dream vision to life.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What makes Japanese tiles different from other types of tiles?

The unique craftsmanship of Japanese tile is rooted in wabi-sabi, the construction from high-quality porcelain and ceramic, and nature-inspired color choices and textured surface.

2. What is wabi-sabi, and how does it relate to Japanese tiles?

Wabi-sabi is the Japanese philosophy of finding beauty in imperfection. This is reflected in the subtle variations in color, texture, and size of each tile, which are considered features, not flaws.

3. Are Japanese tiles only suitable for a Japanese-style home?

Japanese tiles are popular for their versatility. They complement design styles from modern and contemporary to rustic and bohemian. They are also a perfect fit for minimalist or Zen interiors.

4. How do I clean and maintain Japanese tiles?

Our Japanese tile comes in ceramic and porcelain materials, which are generally low-maintenance. A mild, non-abrasive cleaner and a microfiber cloth or sponge are fine to clean them. Don't use any strong chemical cleaners or rough scrubbers, as they can damage the finish of the tile.

5. How do I choose the right Japanese tile for my project?

The selection of the right Japanese tile depends on the place you want to install it, the look you want, and the overall ambiance of the room.

6. Are Japanese tiles a good long-term investment for my home?

Japanese tile is known for its pleasing look, resilient surface, and simple maintenance, making it a wise investment that adds value and beauty to a property. These tiles have a classic appearance that will never go out of style.