1. What are wood-look tiles?
Wood-look tiles (also known as faux wood tiles) are essentially ceramic or porcelain tiles fired at high temperatures, combined with 5D printing technology to make the grain patterns, colors, and surface texture almost identical to natural wood.
KHA-2110 wood-look tiles for townhouse bedroom flooring
Wood-look tiles have been and continue to be a leading trend in interior finishing materials, trusted by both retail customers and designers for a variety of residential and commercial projects.
Due to the increasing demand for wood-look flooring materials, in addition to the two popular types—hardwood floors and wood-look tiles—wood-look vinyl flooring has also appeared on the market, making many customers confused about which to choose.
Types of wood-look tiles
2. Why choose wood-look tiles?
Experience shows that tiles are more durable than hardwood or vinyl flooring because they are less affected by factors such as weather, moisture, chemicals, and abrasion. Moreover, the surface of wood-look tiles reaches an R10 rating, providing excellent slip resistance. Therefore, using wood-look tiles is a smart choice.
Color collection of available wood-look tile models
2.1. High durability and scratch resistance
As mentioned above, wood-look tiles inherently feature a porcelain body, offering very high hardness and a water absorption rate of <0.5%, ensuring long-term waterproofing even in high-traffic areas or spaces frequently exposed to water.
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2.2. Slip resistance
5D printing technology provides a level of randomness and grain detail comparable to real wood. Combined with diverse surface finishes—whether polished, matt, or structured—they offer excellent slip resistance and are suitable for both flooring and wall tiling.
Walnut wood-look tiles for Zen Valley Da Lat Hotel flooring
2.3. Easy installation
Wood-look tiles typically come in plank formats such as 150×900 mm, 200×1000 mm, or sizes like 600×600 mm, 600×1200 mm with pre-designed herringbone patterns, making them easy to install. The tile surface is easy to clean thanks to Class A stain-resistant technology, making it ideal for both high-traffic areas like living rooms and hallways, and damp areas like bathrooms, kitchens, and balconies…
Walnut wood-look tiles for Aeon Mall flooring
2.4. Comparison with laminate flooring and luxury vinyl tile (LVT)
Laminate flooring usually features a multi-layer pressed structure, with an inner core typically made of melamine resin and fiberboard materials, topped with a wood-grain design layer that mimics real wood. Laminate flooring has moderate durability, with lower load-bearing capacity and water resistance compared to wood-look tiles.
As for vinyl flooring (LVT/SPC), it is made from PVC, SPC, or WPC plastic, with a wood-grain film layer and a wear layer on top. It features interlocking joints for easy installation, feels warm underfoot, and is affordable.
Easy-to-install vinyl plank interlocking joints
However, its water resistance, load capacity, and overall durability are relatively low. If the subfloor is not properly prepared, it may produce unpleasant creaking sounds when walked on and requires frequent maintenance or replacement over time.
Regarding natural wood flooring
In reality, natural hardwood flooring is always favored by customers for the authentic and warm feel it provides, but its cost is quite high and maintenance is demanding, so most consumers still opt for laminate flooring when thinking of wood.
However, the biggest drawback of laminate flooring is its durability; it is easily affected by external elements such as humidity, chemicals, or physical impacts like drops, scratches, and embers…
Tests show that wood-look floor tiles have better heat and scratch resistance than laminate flooring.
Combining the natural wood appearance with superior advantages over laminate and vinyl flooring—such as scratch resistance, waterproofing, load-bearing strength, chemical resistance, colorfastness, and zero maintenance needed over time—wood-look floor tiles have become the top choice for home renovation. Furthermore, wood-look tiles are relatively more affordable, more sustainable, and easier to maintain than natural wood.
3. Sizes
Most wood-look tiles are manufactured in rectangular plank sizes such as 150×900, 200×1000, and 200×1200 mm to provide the most realistic simulation of natural wood floors. However, to meet customer demands, wood-look tiles are also available in square formats like 600×600 and 800×800 mm, similar to other floor tiles.
Current wood-look tile sizes
3.1. 15×90 cm wood-look tiles
This is currently the most popular wood-look tile size. With a medium length, it usually offers a wide range of colors, grain styles, and high pattern randomness. It is chosen for flooring across many spaces: living rooms, bedrooms, cafes, homestays, and hotels of moderate size.
Light yellow 15×90 wood-look tile W96007
15×90 cm wood tiles are typically laid in a staggered or herringbone pattern.
W96006 wood-look tiles for living room flooring
In addition to the 15×90 cm size, plank wood tiles also come in 20×100 cm or 20×120 cm for larger spaces, and 15×80 cm for smaller spaces.
Combination of KHA-2110 wood wall tiles and KHA-2112 floor tiles
3.2. Square wood-look tiles
Square 60×60 cm and 80×80 cm wood-look tiles are less common, often chosen by customers who want fewer grout lines and intend to use them like traditional floor tiles, without high aesthetic demands, bypassing the authentic plank feel of wood.
800×800 wood-look tiles
80×80 cm or 60×60 cm wood-grain floor tiles are also used for garden patios, pool decks… In addition, wood-look tiles are available in a 600×1200 mm format for expansive spaces.
600×1200 wood tile collection – Made to Order
Check out some 600×1200 mm wood-look tile models in stock at KHATRA:
4. Popular wood-look tile colors
With increasingly modern production technology, wood-look tiles are continually updated in both grain patterns and color palettes to keep up with trends. Join KHATRA in exploring the top 4 best-selling natural wood tile color groups.
4.1. White Oak light yellow color group
The White Oak color group typically ranges from white, cream, and light yellow to light brown, including wood-look tile models inspired by Poplar, White Ash, Cedar, Pine, and Maple.
Light yellow wood-look floor tiles paired with matt white stripe mosaic wall tiles in a Modern Japandi-style spa living room.
KTA-201003 paired with white Stripe mosaic tiles
Light brown wood-look tiles used for wall cladding paired with light-toned furniture to balance the space.
Wood-look tiles and F12 green subway tiles for wall combined with Terrazzo floor tiles
4.2. Grey color group
Grey wood-look floor tiles are often inspired by Ebony or Wenge wood, bringing a strong, contemporary feel to the space.
Additionally, within this color group, KHATRA also offers Super Black wood-look tile designs with absolute blackness from the body to the surface, ideal for customers seeking something distinct and wishing to express their unique personality.
Black wood floor tiles paired with KR612616D wall tiles
Actual photo of D6637 wall tiles paired with super black wood tiles for bathroom flooring
4.3. Reddish-brown color group
Reddish wood tiles feature grain patterns belonging to the Rosewood, Red Pine, Red Oak, and Cherry groups… widely used for living rooms, kitchens, and other areas, delivering a sophisticated beauty.
Reddish-brown 15×80 wood-look tile BH-158224
Reddish-brown wood-look tiles for residential staircase cladding
4.4. Light brown color group
The brown wood tile group ranges from light to dark shades, simulating natural wood types such as Walnut, Mahogany, Beech, Hickory, Teak… This is also the most widely used color group.
15×90 Walnut wood-look tile flooring
W96006 wood-look tiles for living room flooring
5. Applications
5.1. Flooring
Porcelain wood tiles offer high durability, strong load-bearing capacity, slip resistance, and especially resistance to termites and warping, making them a top choice for flooring in various spaces from living rooms and bedrooms to bathrooms and hallways…
W96007 wood-look tile flooring
Smaller wood-look floor tiles carry the classic elegance of natural wood floors, while large-format wood-look tiles are the perfect choice for more modern spaces.
Combination of W99007 200×1200 wood-look tiles and 3D020 hexagon tiles
For hundreds of years, natural wood planks have been a favored choice for homeowners who love their rustic, warm appeal. However, as people become more conscious of environmental and forest protection, many are hesitant to use natural timber due to its lack of eco-friendliness, high cost, and susceptibility to scratches and staining.
21005 wood-look tiles for District 9 villa living room flooring
5.2. Wall Cladding
Wood-look tiles are primarily known for flooring, but they can completely be used as wall tiles. Wood-look wall tiles are often applied seamlessly from the floor upwards, creating a unified flow throughout the space.
KT6005 Terrazzo floor tiles paired with W96007 wood-look wall tiles
Additionally, you can use wood-look tiles as an accent wall to bring warmth and harmony to the room.
201005 wood-look tile for flooring and accent wall
5.3. Stair Cladding
Wood-grain stair tiles are often used for spaces that demand high aesthetics. For staircases, it is recommended to choose deep brown, deep red, or distinct bright yellow tones to enhance the elegance of the structure.
W96007 wood-look tiles for staircase flooring
Brown wood-look tiles for staircase cladding
5.4. Skirting Baseboards
Choosing wood-look tiles for baseboards helps protect the lower wall from dirt, water splashes, and impacts from table or cabinet edges that could cause scratches.
VP8701 Marble floor tiles paired with KHA-2110 wood skirting
Moreover, the tile surface is easy to clean and serves as an elegant transition between the floor and the wall paint color.
6. How to choose beautiful wood-look floor tiles
Wood-look tiles come in a diverse range of colors, patterns, and dimensions. Therefore, before making a choice, you should consider key factors such as the tile body type (ceramic or porcelain), dimensions (planks to square tiles), surface finish (polished or matt), and surface design (how many faces/patterns for a natural look)…
KHA-207 200×1000 wood-look tile for cafe flooring
Here are 3 important criteria that every customer should keep in mind when selecting wood-look tiles for tiling:
6.1. Choose wood-look tiles according to the space
For the living room, prioritize long plank tiles such as 15×90 cm or 20×100 cm with multiple random patterns to create an authentic, luxurious feel just like real wood.
You can consider using grey-white or black wood-look floor tiles for contemporary spaces, and light brown wood tiles for rustic aesthetics such as Japandi, Wabi-Sabi, Retro…
21005 wood-look tiles for living room flooring
The bedroom is a space for rest and relaxation, so you can use soothing, pleasant wood tones like light yellow or light brown for modern designs, or Walnut for a classic touch.
KHA-2110 light brown wood-look bedroom floor tiles
Walnut wood-look tiles for Zen Valley Hotel flooring
For bathrooms, BBQ patios, or hallways, give priority to darker wood-grain tiles with a matt, non-slip surface and a waterproof porcelain body.
TERA362 Terrazzo tiles and W96006 wood-look tiles
Combination of W99007 and 3D020 hexagon tiles
6.2. Choose wood-grain tiles with multiple faces/patterns
For a realistic look, choose tile designs with refined grain patterns and few large knots, ideally utilizing colorfast 5D printing technology with at least 5 pattern faces for natural transitions.
KHATRA wood-grain tile map collection
Living room design using 150×900 mm W96007 wood tiles with 8 random face patterns for flooring
Combination of W96007 wood floor tiles and M12 subway wall tiles
In addition, pay attention to surface texture: wood-look floor tiles should have a moderate texture to prevent slipping without feeling uncomfortable under bare feet.
6.3. Choose porcelain body wood tiles
Currently, wood-look tiles are available in two main body types: ceramic and porcelain. Porcelain wood tiles are further divided into standard porcelain and full-body porcelain, with full-body porcelain being the most reliable choice for flooring.
Close-up of 201005 brown wood tile body
Because porcelain wood tiles have higher density and hardness than conventional ceramic tiles, they are virtually waterproof and stain-resistant. Furthermore, porcelain wood tiles feature precisely rectified edges, allowing for thinner and more uniform grout lines than ceramic tiles.
W96006 wood tiles for altar room flooring
7. Creative and beautiful installation patterns for wood-look tiles
Due to their rectangular plank format, wood-look tiles can be arranged in various laying patterns depending on homeowner preferences and architectural style. The installation method is a key factor in maximizing the beauty of wood-grain tiles.
7.1. Staggered / Offset layout
For the staggered layout, you can reference the offset ratios below:
2 : 8 — applied to 15×80 cm or larger
3 : 7 — applied to 15×60, 15×80, 15×90 cm
4 : 6 — applied to 15×60, 15×80 cm
201005 wood-look tiles in a staggered layout
7.2. Herringbone pattern
This is a signature tiling trend that brings distinction to wood-look tiles, suitable for both wall and floor applications. This pattern is commonly seen in medium to large spaces such as living rooms, cafes, fashion boutiques, and luxury restaurants.
Completed bedroom with W96006 herringbone wood-look tile flooring
KHA-2112 wood-look tiles laid in a herringbone pattern
7.3. Perpendicular / Grid layout
Straight joint layout: Commonly used in Farmhouse styles (applied to premium wood-grain tile lines)
Straight stacked wood tiles
90-degree perpendicular layout: Two sections of wood-look floor tiles are laid perpendicularly to each other to define zones between rooms
KHA-7508 wood-look tiles laid perpendicularly
7.4. Combining with other tiles
Wood-grain tiles can easily be paired with other tile lines such as hexagon tiles, standard floor tiles, and decorative tiles to create unique design styles while showcasing the homeowner’s personality.
Walnut wood-look tiles paired with 23001W hexagon wall tiles
FL23 hexagon tiles combined with W96006 wood floor tiles
For apartments, the wood–hexagon combination can be used at the entryway; it is easy to wipe clean and serves as an eye-catching focal point for visiting guests. Below is an actual project where a Khatra customer utilized this unique combination to make their apartment stand out:
Black hexagon tiles paired with wood floor tiles
Another creative layout is combining wood tiles with smoke-veined marble planks of the same size in a herringbone pattern:
Wood-look tiles and marble tiles
8. Wood-look tile price list
This is a reference price list for wood-look floor tiles from popular brands in Vietnam and imported wood tiles in sizes: 150×900, 200×1000, 200×1200 mm,…
| TILE MODEL | PRICE / SQM | DIMENSIONS |
| Vietnamese Wood-Look Tiles | From 190,000 | 150×600 |
| Hoan My Wood Tiles | From 315,000 | 150×800 |
| Bach Ma Wood-Look Tiles | From 290,000 | 150×900 |
| Khatra Imported Wood Tiles | From 300,000 | 200×1000 |
