Welcome to Bella Bathrooms & Tiles
At Bella Bathrooms & Tiles, we believe that a bathroom is more than just a functional space; it is a sanctuary for relaxation and rejuvenation. As a leading supplier of quality bathroom products and tiles, we are dedicated to providing customised solutions that cater to the unique needs of each client.
Our Extensive Range of Tiles
With over 10,000 products available, our extensive range of tiles includes designs that cater to every aesthetic preference, from Contemporary to Victorian styles. Explore our wall tiles, bathroom tiles, and flooring collections. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail, ensuring that each tile contributes to the overall design nuances that define your bathroom's unique character.
Quality Products for Every Budget
We offer both local and imported tiles, ensuring a diverse selection that spans the full spectrum of bathroom design. Whether you're looking for high-end luxury or budget-friendly options, we have products that will help you achieve your desired look without compromising on quality.
Expertise You Can Trust
With over 30 years of combined experience, our team specialises in fostering close relationships with architects, builders, and interior designers. We provide trade discounts and rebates to professionals in the industry, ensuring that you receive the best value for your projects.
Comprehensive Services
Our expertise extends across both residential and commercial developments, offering a seamless service experience from start to finish. We assist with everything from interpreting architectural plans and measuring quantities to coordinating logistics with builders and project managers, allowing our clients to focus on their vision.
Experience Our Showroom
Visit our Kramerville showroom, home to the country’s largest working shower display, where you can test our showers and see our tiles in person. Enjoy a cup of our exceptional coffee while collaborating with our knowledgeable team, who are committed to providing bespoke personal service tailored to your needs.
Shop Online
Explore our extensive collection of tiles on our e-Commerce site, www.bellabathrooms.co.za, where you can view products virtually and make informed decisions for your bathroom project. Let Bella Bathrooms & Tiles help you create the perfect space for relaxation and style.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate how many tiles I need?
Start by measuring the length and height (for walls) or length and width (for floors) of each area in metres. Multiply to get the square metreage, then add 10 percent for wastage on straight layouts and 15 percent if you are running tiles on a diagonal or using patterns with directional cuts. Buy slightly more than you think you need, because dye lots vary between production batches and a small top-up order weeks later may not match. We are happy to do quantity take-offs from your floor plans: bring them through to our Kramerville showroom or email them to our team.
What is the difference between rectified and non-rectified tiles?
Rectified tiles have machine-cut edges that are perfectly square, which means they can be laid with very narrow grout joints (typically 2 to 3mm) for a clean contemporary look. Non-rectified tiles have softer pressed edges and need wider joints (4 to 5mm or more) to allow for slight dimensional variation between pieces. Rectified tiles cost more but produce a more refined finish, particularly with large-format sizes. Non-rectified tiles are perfectly suited to smaller formats, Victorian patterns and any application where a traditional grout line suits the design.
Which tiles are suitable for shower floors and wet areas?
For shower floors, choose tiles with a slip rating of R10 or higher (R11 is preferable for walk-in showers without a tray), and stick to smaller formats (typically 100x100mm to 200x200mm) so the fall to the drain works correctly. Porcelain is the material of choice for wet areas because of its low water absorption (under 0.5 percent) and high density, which resists staining and cracking. For shower walls, large-format porcelain or ceramic tiles work beautifully and minimise grout lines. Our team can guide you through suitable ranges from our wall tiles and bathroom tiles collections.
Can I use the same tile on the floor and walls?
In most cases yes, and it is a popular contemporary look that visually enlarges the room. The tile must be rated for floor use (wall-only tiles often are not strong enough for floor traffic), and the floor variant needs a suitable slip rating. Many of our porcelain ranges come in coordinated wall and floor formats, sometimes in the same size and sometimes in matching colours across different sizes. This wrap-around approach works particularly well in compact ensuites and walk-in showers where continuity of surface makes the space feel calmer.
How do natural stone and porcelain tiles compare for bathroom use?
Natural stone (marble, travertine, slate) brings depth, variation and a luxurious tactile quality that no manmade tile can fully replicate, but it requires sealing on installation and periodic resealing, and is more vulnerable to acidic cleaning products. Porcelain is virtually maintenance-free, available in highly convincing stone-effect designs, and offers consistent batch-to-batch sizing. For high-traffic family bathrooms we usually recommend porcelain; for a feature wall or a low-traffic guest ensuite where the visual quality of real stone matters most, natural stone is worth the additional care.
Do you supply trim and finishing pieces?
Yes. We stock matching trims, edge profiles (in aluminium, brass and stainless steel) and bullnose pieces for most of our tile ranges. These are essential for finishing exposed tile edges around niches, steps and external corners with a clean professional look. Discuss trim selection with your tiler at the point of ordering, because they need to be on site before the tiles are laid. Visit our Kramerville showroom to compare trim profiles against your selected tiles and lock in a coordinated finish.
