Kit Kat Tiles at Bella Bathrooms
Kit Kat tiles — named for their distinctive elongated finger shape — have become one of the most sought-after tile formats in contemporary interior design. Available at Bella Bathrooms in Kramerville, Johannesburg, these slender, rectangular tiles create striking textural patterns on walls and splashbacks, adding depth and visual interest that standard subway or square tiles simply cannot achieve.
What Makes Kit Kat Tiles Special?
The defining characteristic of Kit Kat tiles is their narrow, elongated profile — typically measuring around 20mm wide and 145mm long. This slim format creates a rhythmic, linear pattern when laid vertically, horizontally, or in a herringbone arrangement. The narrow grout lines between each tile catch light and shadow differently throughout the day, giving walls a dynamic, three-dimensional quality that changes with the light. Whether in a solid colour or with a glazed, textured finish, Kit Kat tiles bring a tactile richness to any surface they cover.
Where to Use Kit Kat Tiles
Kit Kat tiles are incredibly versatile. They're most commonly used as bathroom feature walls — behind vanities, in shower recesses, or as a full wall treatment — where their texture creates a spa-like atmosphere. They're equally effective as kitchen splashbacks, powder room accent walls, and even exterior cladding in sheltered areas. Pair them with large-format floor tiles from our bathroom tiles collection for a balanced contrast of scale, or use them alongside our broader tile range to create custom combinations for any room.
Colours and Finishes
At Bella Bathrooms, our Kit Kat tile selection includes matte, gloss, and reactive-glaze finishes in colours ranging from crisp whites and soft neutrals to deep blues, greens, and charcoals. Reactive glazes produce subtle colour variations across each tile, adding an artisan, handmade quality that works particularly well in design-forward bathrooms. Visit our Kramerville showroom to see the full range of Kit Kat tiles in person — the texture and light play are best appreciated firsthand. Our team can advise on quantities, layout patterns, and complementary accessories for your project.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much area does one box of Kit Kat tiles cover?
Each box of Kit Kat tiles in this collection covers 0.638 square metres. We always recommend ordering 10 to 15 percent more than your measured area to account for cuts, breakages and pattern matching, particularly if you are laying the tiles in herringbone or chevron arrangements where wastage is significantly higher than in straightforward stack-bond layouts. Our team can calculate exact quantities for you if you bring or send through accurate wall and recess measurements when visiting our Kramerville showroom.
Can I lay Kit Kat tiles in different patterns?
Yes, that is part of their appeal. Kit Kat tiles look striking in vertical or horizontal stack-bond layouts, classic brick-bond offsets, herringbone and chevron arrangements. Vertical orientation makes ceilings feel taller, while horizontal lays widen narrow walls visually. The narrow grout lines emphasise whichever direction you choose, catching light and shadow differently throughout the day. Mixing two colours in alternating bands also creates feature walls with real personality. Visit the showroom to see sample boards in different configurations.
What grout colour works best with Kit Kat tiles?
Grout choice dramatically changes the final look. Matching grout creates a soft, blended surface that emphasises colour over pattern, while contrasting grout (dark with light tiles, or vice versa) highlights the linear rhythm and makes the tile shape the hero. Mid-tone greys are a safe, versatile choice for most colour selections. Our team can recommend specific grout shades from leading brands to match your tile selection, and show physical samples of common combinations at the showroom before you commit to a final scheme.
Are Kit Kat tiles suitable for shower walls and wet areas?
Yes. The Kit Kat tiles in this collection are glazed porcelain with very low water absorption, making them well suited to shower enclosures, splashbacks and other wet zones when installed over a properly waterproofed substrate. As with all tiled wet areas, the integrity of the waterproofing and the quality of the grout determine long-term performance, so we recommend an experienced tiler for installation. Our team can suggest reliable installers in the Johannesburg area who are familiar with thin-format porcelain tiles.
