Categories of tiles

Types of tiles in a row: floor tiles, wall tiles, mosaics, border tiles, tile skirting boards and garden tiles. The type of tile depends on its intended use. A floor tile must be able to withstand foot traffic, a wall tile can be lighter, and mosaics and border tiles are used as accents or to tile curves and niches. Many floor tiles can also be used on walls, but usually not the other way around.