Large-format porcelain (120×120, 60×120): when to use it and its advantages

Large format is one of the most solid trends in today's porcelain, and it's not just an aesthetic matter: it changes the perception of space. Let's see when it's worth it and what to keep in mind.

What counts as large format?

We talk about large format from tiles of 60×120 cm, including sizes like 120×120 and even bigger slabs. Compared with traditional formats (30×60, 60×60), they drastically reduce the number of pieces and joints over the same surface.

Advantages of large format

• Fewer joints: a more continuous surface, visually cleaner and easier to maintain (joints are where dirt accumulates most).
• Sense of space: large tiles make rooms look bigger, an effect much sought-after in living rooms and bathrooms.
• Floor-wall continuity: using the same collection on floor and wall brings an enveloping, sophisticated finish, especially with marble effect.
• Realism: large format allows more extensive veins and patterns, which better imitate slabs of marble or natural stone.

Where does it shine most?

In spacious living rooms and transit areas, where the continuous floor takes centre stage; in bathrooms, cladding entire walls for a spa effect; and in kitchens and countertops. Collections like Jump, Marma or Venus are designed to shine in 120×120.

What to keep in mind

• Professional installation: large format requires a well-levelled surface and the right laying technique (double buttering, levelling systems).
• Handling: the pieces are heavier and require specific tools and hands for cutting and transport.
• Rectified: almost always rectified, for a minimal joint. We explain it in the porcelain stoneware guide.

If you're after space and continuity, large format is hard to beat. Explore the collections in our ceramic catalogue or ask us for advice and a quote.