Why Featured Tiles Are the Biggest Renovation Trend Right Now
Plain, matching tiles are giving way to bold feature walls and statement surfaces. Here's why the featured tile trend has taken hold in Australian homes, and how to use it...
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Searching for tiles in Richmond? Joshua Tiles brings over 30 years of industry experience to homeowners, renovators, apartment owners, and builders across Melbourne's inner city. Our Keysborough showroom stocks a wide range of tiles suited to Richmond's distinctive mix of Victorian terraces, converted warehouses, and contemporary apartment and townhouse developments — from concrete-look large-format porcelain for industrial-style conversions to natural stone, encaustic patterns, and classic heritage formats for period homes, plus slim-profile and compact-format options suited to the tighter spaces common in inner-city renovations.
We provide detailed project quotes for renovations of any scale in Richmond, from a bathroom update in a Victorian terrace to a full apartment fit-out — covering tile supply and professional installation in one package. Our installation team is experienced with the specific requirements of inner-city renovation sites, including strata building access protocols, working in compact spaces, coordinating around body corporate requirements, and tiling over concrete slab floors common in Richmond's newer developments and converted commercial buildings.
As a top quality tile supplier, we’re highly experienced with residential and commercial tiling. We work with a variety of premium tiles including Timber Looking Tiles, Concrete Looking Tiles, Terrazzo Tiles, Mosaic Tiles, stones (granite, marble, limestone) and a variety of other pavers. All of our work is guaranteed quality. Joshua Tiles will satisfy our valued clients by ensuring all our work meets the required standards.
Yes, we supply tiles and arrange installation for homeowners, renovators, and builders in Richmond and across Melbourne's inner suburbs from our Keysborough showroom.
Concrete-look large-format porcelain tiles are the most popular choice for warehouse and industrial-style conversions — they complement exposed brick, steel, and timber elements while being far more practical than polished concrete in a residential setting.
Yes, lightweight outdoor porcelain pavers on a raised pedestal system (also called a floating tile deck) are a popular solution for rooftop terraces and elevated balconies, allowing drainage underneath while providing a durable, attractive surface.
A continuous large-format tile running from the kitchen through to the dining area — without a transition break — creates a sense of flow and space in compact open-plan layouts. Neutral tones and low-sheen finishes are the most versatile choice.
Yes, concrete slabs are one of the most straightforward substrates to tile over, provided the surface is clean, flat, and free of cracks. Our installation team checks the slab condition and applies the appropriate preparation before laying.
