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How to choose the right ceramic for your home
A practical guide to choosing ceramic and porcelain by room, use and size — avoid common mistakes and get a result that lasts.
Start with the room and how it's used
Before picking a colour or look, think about where the tile goes. High-traffic floors like hallways and living rooms need high-strength porcelain, while wall tiles can be thinner and more varied in design. In bathrooms and wet areas, choose a slip-resistant surface.
Each space has different needs: kitchens want an easy-to-clean, stain-resistant surface, and outdoor areas need weather- and slip-resistant tiles.
Pick size and finish carefully
Large formats such as 60×120 cm reduce the number of grout lines and make a space feel wider and more premium — ideal for living rooms and continuous floors. Smaller sizes suit details and tight spaces.
On finish: matte is practical and hides fingerprints, gloss reflects light and brings out colour, and textured adds depth to feature walls.
Balance quality and budget
Spanish ceramic offers an excellent balance of quality, design and price, with durability that lasts for years. Work out the quantity you need and add about 10% for cuts and breakage, and ask for advice to pick what suits your project.
At the Elhadiri Ceramic showroom in Tripoli we help you choose the right materials for every room and budget. Browse the catalogue or message us on WhatsApp.
Practical guides to choosing ceramic, porcelain and tiles for your home or project in Libya.