Comparison: Best Tile For Commercial Kitchen (Updated | Oct 22nd)
When selecting the best tile for a commercial kitchen, durability, ease of maintenance, and resistance to heat, moisture, and stains are critical factors. This guide compares popular options—porcelain, ceramic, quarry, and epoxy-coated tiles—highlighting their strengths and limitations in high-traffic, demanding environments. Whether prioritizing cost-effectiveness, slip resistance, or aesthetic appeal, this balanced overview helps inform decisions aligned with operational needs and long-term performance goals without endorsing specific brands or price points. Choose tiles that balance functionality, safety, and style for a workspace built to withstand daily rigors.
Editor’s Choice
Best for a specific purpose
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Best for best overall:
Tenedos 6×6 Colonial Red Smooth Quarry Tile – Durable Ceramic Floor Wall Tile Indoor and Outdoor Use -
Best for portable mat:
Ottomanson Heavy Duty Rubber Floor Mat – Non-Slip -
Best for best slip resistance:
Tenedos Terra Grip 6×6 Textured Red Quarry Tile – Durable Non-Slip Ceramic Floor & Wall Tile for Indoor and Outdoor Use -
Best for glazed finish:
Tenedos 12×12 Black Porcelain Tile for Wall and Floor -
Best for odor eliminator:
Restaurant Bio-Deodorizing Floor Cleaner – Heavy Duty Commercial Concentrated Enzyme Degreaser and Odor Eliminator for Mopping Tile -
Best for washable ceiling:
uDecor DuraClean Smooth White 2ft x 4ft Vinyl Drop Ceiling Tiles – Box of 10 -
Best for modern design:
Tenedos 6×6 Ashstone Gray Quarry Tile – Durable Ceramic Floor & Wall Tile for Indoor and Outdoor Use -
Best for budget pick:
Merola Tile Quarry Flame Red 5-7/8" x 5-7/8" Ceramic Floor and Wall Tile -
Best for seamless cove:
Tenedos Gravelstone Grip 6×6 Cove Base Quarry Tile Durable Textured Ceramic Baseboard Tile for Indoor & Outdoor Use -
Best for commercial carpet:
Petgrow Commercial Carpet Tiles
Product Comparison: Best Tile For Commercial Kitchen
Best overall
Tenedos 6×6 Colonial Red Smooth Quarry Tile – Durable Ceramic Floor Wall Tile Indoor and Outdoor Use,Matte Finish, Non-Slip Surface, Great for Restaurant Hotel Kitchen Spa, Premium Grade- 30 Tile Box
Tenedos
- 30 pcs Box. Covers 7.5 sqft. Heavy-Duty Commercial Grade Tile – Designed specifically for high-traffic areas, our 6×6 red quarry tile is ideal for restaurants, kitchens, retail spaces, and industrial settings. Its dense composition and unglazed finish deliver maximum durability under constant foot traffic and heavy equipment.
- Slip-Resistant Surface for Safety – Textured, non-slip surface ensures traction in wet, greasy, or outdoor environments. Ideal for meeting OSHA and ADA guidelines in commercial kitchens, entryways, patios, and more where slip hazards are a concern.
- Classic Red Quarry Appearance – Features a rich, earthy red tone that enhances both rustic and industrial designs. Its natural clay-based color conceals stains, scuffs, and wear—perfect for long-term aesthetics in busy commercial environments.
- Outdoor & Indoor Use – With low water absorption and high impact resistance, this quarry tile performs in both interior and exterior settings. Suitable for restaurant patios, walkways, loading docks, and freezer floors exposed to freeze-thaw cycles.
- Easy to Clean & Maintain – Unglazed finish resists staining and damage from harsh cleaning agents. Simply mop or hose down using commercial tile cleaner—no polishing, sealing, or waxing required for ongoing maintenance.
Portable mat
Ottomanson Heavy Duty Rubber Floor Mat – Non-Slip, Waterproof, Easy to Clean – Anti-Fatigue Mat for Commercial Kitchens, Restaurants, Workshops – Oil Resistant, Hose Washable – 36" x 60", Black
Ottomanson
- [PERFORATED DESIGN SUPPORTS DRAINAGE & LONG STANDING HOURS]: Open surface allows liquids to drain quickly and helps reduce fatigue during long shifts—ideal for industrial kitchens, restaurants, and commercial workstations.
- [BUILT FOR INDOOR & OUTDOOR USE]: Durable rubber construction handles weather, spills, and mess—great for entryways, kitchens, patios, garages, or utility rooms.
- [WATERPROOF & EASY TO HOSE CLEAN]: Low-maintenance surface cleans up fast—just hose off and air dry. Designed for high-traffic, mess-prone environments.
- [NON-SLIP RUBBER FOR SAFER PLACEMENT]: High-traction construction helps keep the mat securely in place on tile, wood, or concrete—ideal for busy, slip-prone areas.
- [RESISTS STAINS, FADING & WEAR]: Reliable performance against dirt, grease, and foot traffic—holds up indoors and outdoors with minimal upkeep.
Best slip resistance
Tenedos Terra Grip 6×6 Textured Red Quarry Tile – Durable Non-Slip Ceramic Floor & Wall Tile for Indoor and Outdoor Use, Abrasive Surface, Ideal for Restaurant, Kitchen, Patio, Entryway – 20 Tile Box
Tenedos
- 6×6 Textured Quarry Tile – Square format with abrasive surface for high-slip resistance and commercial-grade durability
- Non-Slip & Safe – Textured surface enhances traction in kitchens, patios, showers, and other wet or greasy environments
- Durable Ceramic Body – Resistant to moisture, chemicals, and heavy wear; ideal for indoor and outdoor applications
- Versatile Use – Suitable for restaurants, hotels, garages, entryways, pool surrounds, ramps, and more
- Box of 20 Tiles – Premium-grade quality, each box covers approx. 5 sq. ft.; perfect for small-to-medium installations
Glazed finish
Tenedos 12×12 Black Porcelain Tile for Wall and Floor, Glazed Finish, Bathroom Shower, Kitchen Backsplash, Indoor Use (Exact Size 11-7/8 in) (1 Piece)
Tenedos
- Color: Black or White
- Finish: Glazed
- Square Size: 11 7/8 in. x 11 7/8 in. – Thickness: 0.25"
- Sold by Piece
- Uses for: Kitchen Backsplash, Restaurant or cafe walls, commercial spaces, hallway or Entryways walls, laundry Room Walls, Accent Wall, Fireplace surround, Shower walls, Bathroom walls, flooring
Odor eliminator
Restaurant Bio-Deodorizing Floor Cleaner – Heavy Duty Commercial Concentrated Enzyme Degreaser and Odor Eliminator for Mopping Tile, Laminate, Hardwood & More
Black Diamond Stoneworks
- FRESH CLEAN SCENT your clients and restaurant customers will love! Deep cleaning enzymatic commercial floor cleaner concentrate.
- NO MORE STINKY MOPS. Our Bio-Deodorizing hard floor cleaner can be used as a bathroom floor cleaner, Kitchen tile cleaner without spreading stinky odors and leaving your mop smelling funky.
- AGGRESSIVELY removes grease and odors, revives grout by removing build-up! Stop settling for cleaners that do not do what they say they’re going to do and perform at the highest level of efficiency!
- STOP SETTLING for lingering odors and try the BEST professional hard floor cleaner for mopping ceramic tile, concrete, or natural stone.
- SAVES MONEY! The longer you use the product the less of the product you will need to use because the eco-friendly cleaning chemistry continues to break down grease and odors even after the floor is dry.
- Made with love in San Clemente CA, USA! We make cleaning easy, so you can go enjoy your life!
Washable ceiling
uDecor DuraClean Smooth White 2ft x 4ft Vinyl Drop Ceiling Tiles – Box of 10, Waterproof, Washable, Class A Fire Rated, 4mm PVC, Ideal for Home, Restaurants, Offices, 80 Sq.ft Coverage
uDecor
- Premium Ceiling Panels: Our uDecor DuraClean Vinyl Drop Ceiling Tile offers premium quality ceiling panels that are class "A" Fire Rated, FDA and USDA compliant ensuring safety and peace of mind for homeowners and businesses alike. The smooth, washable vinyl (PVC) ceiling panel surface is ideal for food prep areas, manufacturing facilities, and basements needing 2×2 and 2×4 ceiling tiles or ceiling decor solutions.
- Waterproof and Washable: Designed for durability, these ceiling tiles 24×48 and 24×24 drop ceiling tiles are both waterproof and washable with warm water and a mild detergent, making them perfect for commercial kitchens, bathrooms, and other spaces that demand easy maintenance and hygiene.
- Elegant Design: These decorative ceiling tiles offer a sleek, smooth white finish, enhancing the aesthetic appeal of any space.Non-acoustic, smooth PVC panel, 0.16" thick (5/32" or 4 mm), grid mount only (no glue or staples), 25-year warranty, dimensions 23.75" x 23.75" and 23.75 x 47.75, solid white (not translucent), recyclable #3 PVC.
- Durable PVC Construction: Crafted from 4mm PVC, these pvc ceiling tiles and pvc panels for walls promise longevity and resilience. Ideal for commercial settings, their robust construction withstands the demands of high-traffic areas.
- Versatile Installation: These 2×2 ceiling tiles are easy to install in various settings, designed to drop into standard 15/16" grids (the width of the grid as you look up). Like most ceiling panels, these will not work with thinner 9/16" grids. Flexible enough to install with zero clearance in surface mount grids. EASY TO CUT – just score with a utility knife and snap. Compatible with drop ceiling systems, they offer flexibility in design and application, ensuring a seamless fit.
Modern design
Tenedos 6×6 Ashstone Gray Quarry Tile – Durable Ceramic Floor & Wall Tile for Indoor and Outdoor Use, Matte Finish, Non-Slip Surface, Ideal for Restaurant, Hotel, Kitchen, Spa & Patio – 20 Tile Box
Tenedos
- Durable Quarry Tile – Made from premium extruded ceramic for superior strength and long-term performance in high-traffic areas.
- Slip-Resistant Matte Finish – Textured surface provides excellent traction for wet or dry environments, ideal for kitchens, patios, and showers.
- Versatile Indoor/Outdoor Use – Perfect for commercial and residential spaces such as restaurants, hotel lobbies, bathrooms, spas, walkways, and garages.
- Elegant Ashstone Gray Color – Modern gray tone with a natural stone look complements both industrial and classic design styles.
- Box Coverage – Includes 20 pieces per box, covering approximately 5.28 sq. ft.; each tile measures 6" x 6" with 0.5" thickness.
Budget pick
Merola Tile Quarry Flame Red 5-7/8" x 5-7/8" Ceramic Floor and Wall Tile
Merola Tile
- 5.98 square feet, 23 pieces per case. Case weight is 30.36 lbs.
- Grade 1, first-quality ceramic tile for floor and wall use
- 5.88 in. width x 5.88 in. length x 0.46 in. thick
- Unglazed, slightly textured finish with a medium sheen and slight variation in tone
- PEI Rating V is suitable for both residential and high-traffic commercial use including extra heavy-duty floors and areas subject to severe pedestrian traffic over sustained periods with some dirt such as shopping centers, airport concourses, public walkways and industrial applications
- Semi-Vitreous tiles have water absorption of more than 3% but less than 7% for indoor use
- This tile is ADA approved for slip resistance with a DCOF value of 0.42 or higher.
- Completely frost resistant for indoor or outdoor applications; use a latex-modified thinset for acceptable bond strength
Seamless cove
Tenedos Gravelstone Grip 6×6 Cove Base Quarry Tile Durable Textured Ceramic Baseboard Tile for Indoor & Outdoor Use, Non-Slip Abrasive Finish, Ideal for Restaurant, Kitchen, Spa, Garage 10 Tile Box
Tenedos
- Seamless Floor-to-Wall Protection: Cove base design creates a hygienic transition from floor to wall and protects against water, grime, and impact.
- Slip-Resistant Surface: Abrasive textured finish provides added traction and safety in wet, greasy, or high-traffic areas.
- Commercial-Grade Durability: Crafted from high-performance extruded ceramic ideal for restaurants, kitchens, workshops, and exterior pathways.
- Versatile Installation: Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use; frost-resistant and stain-resistant in all weather conditions.
- Professional Finish – 10 Tile Box: Each tile measures 6 x 6 inches with a cove edge; perfect for code-compliant flooring transitions in commercial and residential spaces.
Commercial carpet
Petgrow Commercial Carpet Tiles, 24" x 24" Squares, 18 Tiles, 72 sq ft, Non-Slip Soft Floor Carpet for Office, Bedroom, Living Room, Kitchen, Garage,Easy DIY Installation with Flexlok Tabs
Petgrow
- Non Slip Carpet Tiles: Made of high quality polypropylene, safe, stable, durable and wrinkle-resistant, thick and resistant to warping,with non slip asphalt bottom and asphalt cloth,which allows them to grip the floor nicely and not slide around
- Easy to Install: The room carpet comes with Flexlok Tabs to hold them in place,only 4 corners need to be fixed for installation and without harming the floor.Our carpet tiles are DIY-friendly; and they are easy to cut to fit any spaces.Please clean the floor before the installation
- Use Anywhere:With Flexlok Tabs carpet tiles are perfect for your bedroom, office, kitchen, basement or living room, etc. You don't have to worry about your kids slipping on hard floors and you can also keep your pets away from cold floors
- Easy to Replace: Anti slip asphalt non-woven fabric backing combined with special stickers and no damage to the floor. Just need to Super easy to adjust and replace
- Easy to Clean: Our floor tiles for home gym is easy to wipe and vacuum;You can use the vacuum cleaner for daily maintenance and cleaning slight dirt with a cloth; Please note that they are not machine washable and can't be dried by dryers
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Buying Guide
FAQs
Which tile is best for slip resistance in a commercial kitchen?
Tenedos Terra Grip 6×6 Textured Red Quarry Tile is designed as a durable non-slip ceramic option.
What tile offers waterproof and easy-clean features?
Ottomanson Heavy Duty Rubber Floor Mat is non-slip, waterproof, and easy to clean.
Which tiles are suitable for both floors and walls?
Tenedos 6×6 Colonial Red Smooth Quarry Tile and Tenedos 6×6 Ashstone Gray Quarry Tile are durable ceramic options for floors and walls.
What is the largest tile size available?
Tenedos 12×12 Black Porcelain Tile provides a larger glazed finish option for walls and floors.
Are there tiles designed specifically for cove bases?
Tenedos Gravelstone Grip 6×6 Cove Base Quarry Tile is a textured ceramic option for base applications.
Which tile brand has multiple commercial kitchen options?
Tenedos offers several quarry and porcelain tiles in varying sizes and textures for commercial use.
What non-ceramic flooring option is available?
Petgrow Commercial Carpet Tiles provide non-slip, modular flooring in 24"x 24"squares.
