KANSAS CITY · MISSOURI + KANSAS
TILE, ON A DIFFERENT SCALE.Bigger surfaces.
A considered finish.
Large porcelain tile and full-size slabs for showers, fireplaces and feature walls. Explore floor projects and find the right format for your space.
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THE MATERIAL IS ONLY THE BEGINNING.
KC Large Format Tile installs large porcelain tile and full-size slabs for Kansas City showers, fireplace surrounds and feature walls.
Large pieces give the material more room and reduce the number of joints. They also make the details beneath the finish matter: substrate flatness, mortar coverage, layout and access. Those decisions shape the project from the start.
Read the large format tile guide01 / EXPLORE YOUR PROJECT
From a carefully laid-out tile shower to a full-height porcelain slab wall. Start with the surface you have in mind.
LARGE TILE / PLANNED JOINTS
Shower walls in large porcelain tile, with the pattern, corners, niches and drain transitions considered together. Waterproofing behind the tile belongs in the scope from the start.
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FULL-SIZE PANELS / FEWER JOINTS
Full-size porcelain panels can cover a shower wall in very few pieces. Their scale calls for a clear access route, deliberate seams and careful planning for every cutout.
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KITCHENS, GREAT ROOMS & EVERYDAY SPACES
Explore large porcelain tile for kitchens, entries, living spaces and bathrooms. Substrate flatness, stiffness and the pattern affect the finished floor. Floor project availability and installation scope are confirmed during review.
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LARGE TILE & FULL-SIZE SLABS
A fireplace wall gives the material room to speak. Tile or slab layout, returns and cutouts need to work within the appliance manufacturer’s clearance and hearth requirements.
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RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL INTERIORS
Living-room walls, entries, vanity walls and reception spaces. Large tile or bookmatched slabs bring the pattern into focus, with joints, lighting and wall-mounted fixtures planned in.
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Have a selected material and a schedule? Review the tile or panel layout, substrate requirements, access and installation scope—and define what belongs to other trades.
Explore trade projects02 / CHOOSE YOUR FORMAT
A 24-by-48-inch tile and a roughly 5-by-10-foot panel create different layouts—even when their finishes look similar.
Compare tile and slabsFlat is not the same as level. A large piece can bridge a dip or hump, so the surface needs to meet the applicable product and installation requirements.
Tile size, warpage and the manufacturer’s guidance affect offset patterns and joint widths. Lay out the whole surface before committing to the cuts.
Mortar coverage, the setting method and the complete assembly matter. Larger pieces make consistent support and placement more demanding.
Full-size panels need a handling plan that accounts for doorways, stairs and turns. Tile size alone does not determine whether the material can reach the room.
| The project detail | Large format tile | Porcelain slabs / panels |
|---|---|---|
| Typical scale | Formats such as 12×24 and 24×48 inches | Full-size sheets roughly 5×10 feet; actual dimensions vary |
| Shower wall joints | A planned grid of joints across the wall | Can reduce the number of joints, depending on wall and panel sizes |
| Floor use | Suitable products are commonly used on floors | Some products permit floors; check the exact product and assembly |
| Handling | Depends on the size, weight and installation location | Handling equipment, crew and the whole access route planned together |
| Material ordering | Area and layout, with allowance for cuts and overage | Whole panels counted from a cut plan |
| A reason to choose it | Large surfaces with an intentional tile pattern | Wall designs where fewer interruptions matter most |
The room, the material and the complete installation system decide the fit. Conventional tile is still a useful option for some layouts. Explore the complete installation guide before choosing.
THE KANSAS CITY BUYER GUIDE
From tile dimensions and patterns to substrate preparation, waterproofing and quote scope. A practical guide to the decisions you make before installation.
Open the complete guide03 / FROM IDEA TO INSTALLATION
A clear scope makes the details visible before work begins.
Send the application, approximate dimensions and material selection, if you have one. Photos or drawings help. Rough is fine to start.
Actual tile or panel dimensions and manufacturer requirements shape the pattern. Cuts, corners, joints and seams are planned together.
Wall or floor flatness, substrate condition, existing waterproofing and the route into the room all affect installation readiness.
Installation, substrate preparation, waterproofing, demolition and related trades should each have a clear owner.
Delivery, staging, handling, setting materials and installation belong in the project plan.
04 / A FEW FIRST QUESTIONS
Size is one part of the price. Preparation, pattern, cuts, edges, access and the complete assembly also affect the work. Use the cost and planning guide to understand those variables before comparing proposals.
Many porcelain tiles are intended for floor use, but the exact product, substrate and assembly need to be suitable. Flatness and floor stiffness matter. See the large format tile floor guide for the project details to review.
No. Panels reduce the number of joints, but seams remain between pieces, with flexible sealant at inside corners and changes of plane. Read about porcelain slab showers.
Start with the actual dimensions, thickness, finish, pattern and availability your project needs. Our Infinity, Laminam and Stonepeak comparison covers installation-relevant differences.
KANSAS CITY METRO / BOTH SIDES OF THE STATE LINE
You don’t need a finished design. Tell us what you are considering, the approximate dimensions and where the material stands.
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