Wood Look & Timber Floor Tiles Sydney
Spanish Floorboard Tiles That Look and Feel Like Real Wood
Wood look floorboard tiles imported from Spain, on display at our Leichhardt showroom in Sydney. These timber look porcelain floor tiles look and feel like real wood, not a poor imitation of timber, and come in long plank formats that lay just like real timber floorboards.
Frustrated with porcelain floor tiles that try to look like timber flooring but just look fake? Look around first, then come see the difference at our Leichhardt showroom — you'll notice it straight away.
Timber floor tiles made with "digital" print glazed porcelain allow each range to have many different prints (from 30 to over 60) – the key to making them look like real wood. It is important that the eye sees a variation in shade, texture and tone as well as just grain. You want to believe it's timber, not a timber tile that tries to look like wood. How real it looks is the key. Always ask to see a manufacturer's catalogue stating the number of different prints.
At Kalafrana Ceramics we have imported our own exclusive range of timber look porcelain floor tiles from Spain since 1997. These remarkable tiles look like individual planks of wood such as oak, hardwood flooring and rustic timber floors, and are all on display in Sydney's Inner West.
- Digital print porcelain with 30 to over 60 prints per range for a natural, non-repeating grain
- Available from 15x90cm up to large-format 24x151cm planks, and extra-long 23x180cm planks in the La Mumbla series
- All in One Slip resistant ranges suitable for indoor and outdoor use with a smooth easy clean finish
- Fired porcelain requires no sealing or ongoing upkeep
- Priced from $82 to $110 per sqm
Our Wood Look & Timber Tile Range
Why Print Variation Matters in Timber Look Porcelain
Timber look tiles use digital print glazed porcelain to reproduce a wood grain finish. What separates a convincing timber look floor from one that reads as an obvious tile is the number of different prints used across the range — anywhere from 30 up to over 60 unique prints, rather than a single design repeated across every plank.
That variation matters because the human eye is very good at spotting repetition. A floor built from only a handful of prints will show an obvious pattern once laid, breaking the illusion of real timber. A floor built from dozens of prints varies naturally in shade, texture and tone from plank to plank, which is exactly how genuine hardwood flooring behaves.
- Ask for the print count — always request a manufacturer's catalogue stating the number of different prints in a range before you buy.
- Fewer prints, lower price, lower realism — budget timber look tiles imported from Spain can retail for well under $40 per square metre, but the trade-off is a visibly repeating pattern.
- Variation beyond grain — realistic ranges vary in shade and texture as well as grain pattern, not just the surface print.
- Large format options — our range runs from 15x90cm up to 24x151cm planks, with extra-long 23x180cm planks in the La Mumbla series, giving a more authentic floorboard proportion.
We don't stock the cheaper, low-print-count ranges because they simply look too fake once installed. Every timber look range on display in our Leichhardt showroom is chosen for how convincingly it reproduces real timber underfoot.
Wood Look Floorboard Tiles vs Real Timber Flooring
Real timber flooring needs regular sanding, sealing and refinishing, and it can't be used in wet areas or reliably outdoors. Timber look porcelain tiles are fired products made from natural clays in natural gas kilns, which gives them a very different maintenance and performance profile while keeping the same visual warmth as genuine wood.
- No sealing or ongoing upkeep — unlike timber flooring, fired porcelain never needs sanding, staining or resealing.
- Suitable for wet areas — several lines are available in a slip resistant finish, with one series suited to both indoor and outdoor use.
- Hard wearing — ideal for domestic or commercial applications with heavy foot traffic.
- Matching grout colours — used to further enhance the timber illusion and minimise visible grout lines.
- Environmentally friendly — made from natural clays and fired in natural gas kilns.
Clients are consistently surprised by how real our timber look tiles look and feel — even on close inspection or touch, many still need to be told they're standing on porcelain rather than timber. Come and see the full range at our Sydney showroom to feel the difference for yourself.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Timber Look Tile Range
Where can I buy timber look tiles in Sydney?
Kalafrana Ceramics has imported its own exclusive range of Spanish timber look porcelain floor tiles since 1997. You can see and buy the full range at our showroom at 176 Marion St, Leichhardt NSW 2040, with prices from $82 to $110 per sqm. We are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10am to 5pm and Saturday 9am to 4pm (closed Wednesdays, Sundays and public holidays). Call (02) 9569 5010 or email info@kalafranaceramics.com.au.
What makes digital print porcelain timber tiles look realistic?
The key is print variation. Ranges with multiple prints, from 30 up to over 60, create natural variation in shade, texture and tone rather than a single repeating pattern, which is what makes the eye read the floor as genuine timber. Always ask to view the specifications from the manufacturer to confirm the number of prints.
What sizes do timber look tiles come in?
Our Spanish timber look floor tiles are available in formats starting from 15x90cm up to large-format planks of 24x151cm, plus extra-long 23x180cm planks in our La Mumbla series, with several lines offered in a slip resistant finish for outdoor use.
Are timber look porcelain tiles environmentally friendly and low maintenance?
Yes. They are made from natural clays fired in natural gas kilns, and being a fired porcelain product they are hard wearing and require no sealing or ongoing upkeep, unlike natural timber flooring.
What are floorboard tiles?
Floorboard tiles, also called wood look or timber look tiles, are porcelain floor tiles in long plank formats that copy the look of real timber floorboards. Our Spanish timber look floorboard tiles range from 15x90cm up to 24x151cm planks, plus extra-long 23x180cm planks in our La Mumbla series, and never need sanding or sealing.
Are wood look tiles good for bathrooms?
Yes. Porcelain wood look tiles are non-porous and need no sealing, so unlike real timber they suit bathroom floors, ensuites and laundries as well as kitchens and living areas. You can run the same floorboard look from the living room into the bathroom. Ask our showroom team about slip ratings for wet areas.
Where can I see timber look tiles in Sydney?
All of our European timber look porcelain floor tiles are on display at our showroom at 176 Marion St, Leichhardt, in Sydney's Inner West, so you can compare finishes and formats in person before you buy. We are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10am to 5pm and Saturday 9am to 4pm.