Ceramic & porcelain tiles

Ceramic and porcelain tiles in South Africa

Updated 31 October 2026

Ceramic and porcelain floor tiles cost roughly R 90 to R 240 per square metre in South Africa, depending on size and whether they are rectified. Large 600 × 1200 mm porcelain costs the most per square metre. These are approximate prices from sellers' websites, October 2026; for current offers for your floor area, create a free request on BlaBlaPrice.

Local standards and what to check

Tiles in South Africa are judged against SANS standards, which govern how tiles are made, and the SANS 10107 code of practice covers the design and installation of ceramic tiling. Ask the seller whether the tiles meet these standards, and ask your installer to work to the same code.

Porcelain is harder and more water-resistant than ordinary ceramic, so choose it for wet areas and busy floors. Ask for the water absorption figure of the tile, because it matters for long-term maintenance.

Warranty and workmanship

Tiling warranties differ. For residential work, the industry standard for workmanship is 1 to 2 years, and waterproofing warranties can run from 2 to 5 years. Check which of the two applies to the job you are buying, and keep the invoice and the product details together with the tiles.

Season and timing

October is spring, and summer runs from December to February. Plan the tiling for these warmer months. Cold weather in winter, June to August, slows the setting of adhesive and grout, so jobs take longer and need more care.

How tiles are bought and delivered here

Prices are quoted per square metre, so measure the floor area in m² first. Ask for a delivered price to your site address in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria or Gqeberha, and check the tile format, because 600 × 600 mm and 600 × 1200 mm tiles fall into different price ranges.

What to write in the request

Say what you need (floor or wall tiles), the floor area in m², the tile size in mm, the design or colour, and the manufacturer if you have one. Add the grade you need (porcelain or ceramic, matt or polished), the delivery method, your site address and your budget in rand, for example R 15,000.

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