Looking for wood-look tiles in KwaZulu-Natal? FloorTiles.co.za puts homeowners, builders, landlords and businesses in KwaZulu-Natal in touch with tile suppliers, showrooms and tilers serving towns and cities across KwaZulu-Natal. Send one request and you receive quotes directly, free and with no obligation.
Wood-Look Tiles in KwaZulu-Natal
Showrooms and tile suppliers serving KwaZulu-Natal stock wood-look planks in oak, walnut and grey tones, and many can bring in longer boards from distributors in KwaZulu-Natal. Share your suburb and the plank length you want, and each quote will include delivery.
Want to know more first? Our wood-look tiles guide covers the options, what to check and what affects the price.
Homes and buildings in KwaZulu-Natal
KwaZulu-Natal has a humid subtropical coast from Port Shepstone to Richards Bay, and a cooler, drier interior around Pietermaritzburg and Newcastle. Salt air, humidity and mould make grout choice and sealing important, and non-slip tiles matter around pools and on balconies. Durban, Umhlanga and Ballito have apartment blocks, holiday homes and sectional title schemes that often renovate through a body corporate. Older Durban homes still have terrazzo and cement tiles, while new estates on the North Coast ask for large porcelain and wood-look planks. Hotels, guesthouses and restaurants along the coast re-tile in the off-season, and tilers usually work from Durban and Pietermaritzburg.
Typical wood-look tiles requests in the area come from:
- Homeowners renovating: a warm timber look through the lounge and bedrooms without sanding or varnishing
- Landlords and body corporates: scratch-proof plank floors that look good in photos and survive tenants and pets
- Guesthouses, hotels and restaurants: a timber look for guest rooms, lounges and restaurants that cleans quickly
- New builds and extensions: plank tiles for open-plan living, ordered from the plans in one batch
- Patios, stoeps and pool areas: textured R11 planks for covered stoeps, decks and braai areas
- Shops, offices and showrooms: plank porcelain for boutiques, cafes and offices that want warmth and durability
- Schools, clinics and public buildings: hygienic, easy-wipe floors with a calm timber look for clinics and care homes
- Workshops, warehouses and gyms: rarely needed, though used in canteens and offices on industrial sites
Local tips for KwaZulu-Natal
Tile suppliers and tilers for KwaZulu-Natal mostly work like this: tile showrooms and tilers in Durban, Umhlanga and Pietermaritzburg, plus the coast. The jobs that come up most: non-slip balcony and pool tiles, wood-look porcelain and apartment bathroom revamps. When you ask for quotes, ask for R11 non-slip tiles by the pool and a body corporate approved finish.
Wood-Look Tiles usually suits lounges, bedrooms, kitchens and covered stoeps. Material: printed and textured porcelain planks. Sizes: 150 x 900, 200 x 1200 and 200 x 1600. Rating and finish: matt R9 to R11, under 0.5% absorption. Climate here: humid, salty coast: use mould-resistant grout and seal it regularly.
What to include in your request
- Area to tile in m² and the rooms
- Plank size and the timber colour you like
- Straight, staggered or herringbone lay
- Tiles only, laying only, or both
- Your suburb and when you need it done
The more detail you give, the more accurate your quote will be. The plan below counts tiles and boxes for you.
Service area: KwaZulu-Natal and surrounds
Tile suppliers and tilers on our network work throughout KwaZulu-Natal, including Durban, Pietermaritzburg, Umhlanga, Ballito, Richards Bay, Newcastle, Port Shepstone. For farms and smaller towns, ask about delivery charges for tiles and whether the tiler can stay over for a larger job.