An onyx green marble effect polished porcelain tile is a large-format porcelain wall and floor tile that copies the deep green, banded veining of natural onyx stone under a high-gloss polished surface. The Tiles Paradise version measures 60x120cm, has rectified edges, suits underfloor heating and costs £25.99 per m² on sale (RRP £41.65 per m²). It works best on bathroom walls, shower walls, kitchen splashbacks and dry indoor floors.
Quick answers:
- Size: 60x120cm (600x1200mm), rectified
- Material and finish: porcelain, polished (glossy)
- Price: £25.99 per m² on sale · £37.43 per box · pallet of 46 m² for £899
- Coverage: 2 tiles per box = 1.44 m²
- Use: walls and floors, indoors, underfloor heating compatible
- Sealing: not required
- Best grout: mid-grey or anthracite for a seamless look
What Is an Onyx Green Marble Effect Polished Porcelain Tile?
An onyx green marble effect polished porcelain tile is a vitrified porcelain tile with a digitally printed green onyx pattern and a polished face. Porcelain is a dense ceramic body with water absorption of 0.5% or less, which places it in Group BIa of the EN 14411 tile standard. That low absorption is why porcelain resists water and stains far better than natural stone.
The Tiles Paradise Onyx Green tile has a deep green background with dramatic, marble-style veining. The polished finish adds depth, so the pattern looks layered rather than flat.
What does "onyx marble effect" mean on a tile?
"Onyx marble effect" means the tile imitates onyx marble, a banded, semi-translucent stone. Onyx shows flowing parallel bands of colour. Classic marble shows cloudier, branching veins. This tile blends both: the base colour and banding come from onyx, and the finer veins come from marble.
Is Onyx Green real onyx stone?
Onyx Green is not real onyx stone. It is porcelain that reproduces the look of onyx. Natural onyx is soft, porous and usually needs sealing. Porcelain gives a similar appearance with lower maintenance and a lower price per m².
What Are the Specifications of the Onyx Green 60x120cm Tile?
The specifications of the Onyx Green tile are listed below, taken from the Onyx Green Marble Effect Polished Porcelain 60x120cm product page.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Product name | Onyx Green Marble Effect Polished Porcelain 60x120cm Wall and Floor Tile |
| Size | 60x120cm (600x1200mm) |
| Area per tile | 0.72 m² |
| Tiles per m² | 1.39 |
| Tiles per box | 2 |
| Coverage per box | 1.44 m² |
| Thickness | 9mm (single-box listing) · 9.5mm (pallet listing) |
| Material | Porcelain |
| Finish | Polished (high gloss) |
| Edges | Rectified |
| Colour | Deep green with marble-style veining |
| Suitable for | Walls and floors, indoors |
| Underfloor heating | Yes |
| Sealing | Not needed |
| Properties | Water resistant, stain resistant, easy to clean |
| Samples | Cut sample £1.99 · 20x50cm sample £7.99 |
What does rectified mean for this tile?
Rectified means the tile edges are machine-ground after firing so every tile has straight edges and near-identical dimensions. Rectified tiles can be laid with narrow 2–3mm grout joints. Narrow joints keep the onyx pattern flowing from one tile to the next.
Why does the 60x120cm size matter?
The 60x120cm size matters because fewer, larger tiles create fewer grout lines. A 1.44 m² wall needs only two tiles. Fewer joints make a room look larger and make cleaning faster.
How Much Does Onyx Green Polished Porcelain Tile Cost in the UK?
Onyx Green polished porcelain costs £25.99 per m² at Tiles Paradise (sale price, 38% off the £41.65 RRP). One box costs about £37.43. A single 0.72 m² tile works out at about £18.71. Comparable polished green onyx-effect 60x120cm porcelain tiles were listed at roughly £35 to £90 per m² across UK retailers in September 2026.
| Buying option | Coverage | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single box | 1.44 m² (2 tiles) | £37.43 | £25.99 |
| Pallet deal | 46 m² (64 tiles) | £899.00 (RRP £1,100) | about £19.51 |
| Cut sample | Offcut | £1.99 | — |
| 20x50cm sample | 0.10 m² | £7.99 | — |
Delivery is free on orders over £499 to UK mainland addresses, usually within 2–4 working days. Orders between £100 and £499 cost £39.99 to deliver. Pallets are delivered kerbside, so plan for help moving the boxes indoors.
How many boxes of Onyx Green tiles do I need?
You need your floor or wall area in m², plus 10% for cuts and breakages, divided by 1.44 and rounded up. Add 15% instead of 10% for diagonal layouts or rooms with many corners. The examples below use the 10% allowance and the £25.99 per m² sale price.
| Project | Area | Area + 10% | Boxes | Tiles | Tile cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shower feature wall (1.2m × 2.4m) | 2.88 m² | 3.17 m² | 3 | 6 | £112.28 |
| Small bathroom floor (1.8m × 2.2m) | 3.96 m² | 4.36 m² | 4 | 8 | £149.70 |
| Kitchen floor (4m × 3.5m) | 14.00 m² | 15.40 m² | 11 | 22 | £411.68 |
| Open-plan floor | 40.00 m² | 44.00 m² | 31 | 62 | £1,160.19 |
The open-plan example shows when the pallet makes sense. Buying 31 boxes costs £1,160.19, while the 46 m² Onyx Green pallet deal costs £899 and leaves about 2 m² spare. For any project above roughly 35 m², compare both options. The free Tiles Paradise tile calculator works out box numbers for other room sizes.
Should I buy all boxes in one order?
You should buy all boxes in one order. Porcelain is fired in production batches, and shade can vary slightly between batches. One order keeps the green tone consistent and gives you spare tiles from the same batch for future repairs.
Where Can You Use Onyx Green Polished Porcelain Tiles?
You can use Onyx Green polished porcelain tiles on indoor walls and indoor floors. The polished face makes it strongest on walls and on floors that stay dry.
| Area | Suitability | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Bathroom feature wall | Excellent | Gloss and veining are seen at eye level; no slip concern |
| Shower walls and wet room walls | Excellent | Porcelain resists water; large tiles mean fewer grout lines to clean |
| Kitchen splashback | Excellent | Wipes clean; porcelain tolerates heat behind a hob |
| Living room or dining floor | Very good | Dry area; works with underfloor heating |
| Bathroom floor (outside the shower) | Good with care | Use a bath mat; gloss is slippery when wet |
| Kitchen floor | Good with care | Wipe spills quickly; add mats at sink and hob |
| Hallway or entrance floor | Use with care | Grit from shoes can dull the polish; use entrance matting |
| Shower tray or walk-in shower floor | Not recommended | Polished surfaces become slippery under running water |
| Outdoor patio or balcony | Not suitable | Listed for indoor use only |
Can Onyx Green tiles go on a shower wall?
Onyx Green tiles can go on a shower wall. Porcelain does not absorb water, and 60x120cm tiles reduce the number of grout joints where mould can start. Waterproof the wall behind the tiles with a tanking system before tiling.
Can Onyx Green tiles be used on a bathroom floor?
Onyx Green tiles can be used on a bathroom floor in the dry zone. Place a bath mat where you step out of the bath or shower. For the shower floor itself, choose a matt tile with a higher slip rating and keep Onyx Green on the walls.
Can Onyx Green tiles be used outside?
Onyx Green tiles should not be used outside. The tile is listed for indoor use, and a polished surface is unsafe on wet patios. Outdoor areas need 20mm matt porcelain with a high slip rating.
Is Polished Green Onyx Porcelain Slippery?
Polished green onyx porcelain is slippery when wet, like all high-gloss tiles. Dry, it is comfortable to walk on. In the UK, floor slip resistance is often shown as an R-rating from the DIN 51130 ramp test, where R9 is the lowest rating and R13 the highest. Polished porcelain generally sits at the low end of that scale, so it suits walls and dry floors better than wet floors.
Listed below are simple ways to keep a polished floor safe:
- Use absorbent mats beside baths, showers, sinks and entrance doors.
- Wipe up water and cooking spills straight away.
- Clean with pH-neutral cleaner only, because oily or waxy products leave a slippery film.
- Choose a matt anti-slip tile for shower floors and ramps.
- Consider a matt floor with Onyx Green walls in homes with elderly relatives or young children.
Does Onyx Green Porcelain Need Sealing?
Onyx Green porcelain does not need sealing. Its porcelain body absorbs almost no water, so stains stay on the surface and wipe away. Natural onyx and marble are different: they are porous and need regular sealing.
One practical tip helps with dark or strongly coloured grout. Polished faces can hold grout pigment in microscopic surface pores. Test your grout on a spare offcut first, and clean grout residue off the face within the time stated on the grout bag.
What Colour Grout Goes With Onyx Green Tiles?
The best grout colour for Onyx Green tiles is mid-grey or anthracite, because both blend into the darker veining. The choice depends on whether you want the tiles to read as one surface or as a grid.
| Grout colour | Look | Best for | Example grout |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium grey or cement grey | Soft, blended joints | Most bathrooms and kitchens | Mapei Ultracolor Plus 112 Medium Grey or 113 Cement Grey |
| Anthracite | Near-seamless, slab-like | Feature walls and dramatic schemes | Mapei Ultracolor Plus 114 Anthracite |
| Silver grey | Light, clean outline | Bright rooms with white sanitaryware | Mapei Ultracolor Plus 111 Silver Grey |
| White | Every tile outlined | Graphic, grid-style designs | Mapei Ultracolor Plus 100 White |
| Black | High contrast | Black-framed fittings and bold modern rooms | Mapei Ultracolor Plus 120 Black |
Light grout shows dirt faster on floors. White grout on a green floor usually needs more cleaning than grey.
What Goes With Green Onyx Tiles?
Brushed gold, warm wood, crisp white and matt black go well with green onyx tiles. Deep green is a strong base colour, so the rest of the room should either warm it up or calm it down.
Listed below are pairings that work with Onyx Green:
- Brushed gold or brass taps and showers: the warmest, most luxurious match for polished green.
- White sanitaryware and white walls: keep a small room bright and let the green wall lead.
- Walnut or oak vanity units: add natural warmth and soften the gloss.
- Matt black fittings: create a darker, modern contrast.
- Cream or white onyx tiles on the other walls: Onyx Green shares its 60x120cm format with the Onyx Cream, Onyx White, Onyx Blue, Onyx Pink, Onyx Black, Onyx Light Grey and Onyx Dark Grey tiles, so edges and grout lines align.
- A matt neutral floor: balances a polished green wall and adds grip underfoot.
Is Onyx Green a good choice for a small bathroom?
Onyx Green is a good choice for a small bathroom when you use it on one or two walls instead of every surface. The polished finish reflects light, and 60x120cm tiles reduce visual clutter. Pair it with white sanitaryware, good lighting and a lighter floor so the room does not feel enclosed.
Will green onyx tiles go out of fashion?
Green onyx tiles follow a strong current interest in rich, stone-inspired colour, so no one can promise they will never date. Deep green has a long history in British interiors, from Victorian tiling to modern boutique hotels. Using it on a feature wall makes it easy and affordable to update the room later.
How Do You Install 60x120cm Polished Porcelain Tiles?
You install 60x120cm polished porcelain tiles on a flat, sound substrate using flexible S1 adhesive with full coverage and a levelling clip system. Large tiles are less forgiving than small tiles, so preparation decides the result. Hiring a tiler experienced with large-format porcelain is the safest option.
- Check flatness. Large-format tiles need a very flat base. BS 5385 guidance generally allows no more than about 3mm deviation under a 3m straight edge. Level uneven floors with a flexible levelling compound.
- Check the wall can take the weight. Porcelain plus adhesive is heavy. Cement tile backer board is a strong base for full-height walls.
- Dry-lay the tiles. Lay out tiles from several boxes first. Shuffle them so the veining flows naturally and similar patterns do not sit side by side.
- Use flexible S1 adhesive. A C2 S1 (flexible) cement-based adhesive copes with the slight movement that large tiles and heated floors create.
- Get full adhesive coverage. Spread adhesive with a large notched trowel (often 10–12mm) and back-butter each tile. Aim for no hollow spots, especially on floors.
- Use levelling clips. Clips and wedges stop lippage, where one tile edge sits higher than the next. Lippage is very visible on gloss tiles because light catches the step.
- Keep a 2–3mm joint. Rectified edges allow narrow joints. Do not butt-joint tiles with no gap.
- Avoid a half-bond on long tiles. Large rectangular tiles can bow slightly. An offset of no more than one-third of the tile length reduces uneven edges.
- Leave movement joints. Add flexible silicone joints at room perimeters, internal corners and changes of material.
- Grout after the adhesive cures. Follow the adhesive bag for curing time, then grout and clean the polished face promptly.
For a deeper walkthrough of joints and edge accuracy, read the guide to rectified porcelain tiles.
Can plasterboard or a plastered wall hold 60x120cm tiles?
Plasterboard can hold 60x120cm porcelain tiles in many cases, but plaster skim often cannot. BS 5385-1 commonly cites about 32kg per m² (tiles plus adhesive) for plasterboard and about 20kg per m² for plaster. A 9mm porcelain tile with a solid adhesive bed can approach or exceed the plaster limit. Board the wall with cement backer board if in doubt, and see the guide to marble wall tile weight limits in wet rooms before tiling a shower.
Can Onyx Green be laid over underfloor heating?
Onyx Green can be laid over both electric and water-based underfloor heating. Porcelain conducts and holds heat well. Switch the heating off before tiling, use flexible S1 adhesive, and bring the temperature back up slowly after the adhesive and grout have cured. A decoupling membrane helps on new screeds or floors prone to movement. The step-by-step guide to laying porcelain floor tiles on concrete and underfloor heating covers timings in detail.
How do you cut polished porcelain without chipping it?
You cut polished porcelain without chipping it by using a wet saw or a rail cutter long enough for 1200mm tiles and a sharp diamond blade made for porcelain. Put masking tape over the cut line to protect the gloss. Cut slowly, support the whole tile, and smooth cut edges with a diamond hand pad.
How Do You Clean and Maintain Polished Green Porcelain?
You clean polished green porcelain with warm water, a pH-neutral tile cleaner and a microfibre mop or cloth. Dry the surface with a clean cloth for a streak-free shine.
Listed below are the maintenance rules for polished porcelain:
- Do sweep or vacuum floors often, because grit causes fine scratches on gloss.
- Do squeegee shower walls after use to prevent limescale spots.
- Do put felt pads under chair and table legs.
- Do not use abrasive pads, scouring powders or wire wool.
- Do not use wax, oil soaps or "shine" products, which leave a slippery film.
- Do not leave acidic descalers on grout for long periods.
Onyx Green Porcelain vs Natural Green Onyx vs Green Marble: Which Is Better?
Onyx Green porcelain is better than natural green onyx or green marble for most UK homes because it needs no sealing, resists stains and costs less. Natural stone offers unique slabs and genuine translucency, but it needs more care.
| Attribute | Onyx Green porcelain | Natural green onyx | Natural green marble |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Vitrified porcelain | Banded calcite stone | Metamorphic stone |
| Water absorption | 0.5% or less | Porous | Porous |
| Sealing | Not needed | Needed regularly | Needed regularly |
| Stain resistance | High | Low (acids etch) | Low to medium |
| Scratch resistance | Good | Soft, scratches easily | Moderate |
| Pattern | Printed, repeats across faces | Every slab unique | Every slab unique |
| Underfloor heating | Yes | Case by case | Yes, with care |
| Price at Tiles Paradise | £25.99 per m² (sale) | Typically much higher | Typically higher |
| Best use | Walls, showers, dry floors | Feature panels, backlit walls | Floors, vanity tops |
For a wider look at green stone looks across different finishes and sizes, compare this tile with the options in the guide to green marble effect porcelain tiles for small bathrooms.
Which Other Green and Onyx Tiles Should You Compare?
The other tiles to compare are other onyx colours in the same 60x120cm polished format and other green porcelain designs. Browse the full onyx tiles collection to match Onyx Green with cream, white, blue or black onyx walls. For different shades of green, including lighter and marble-veined options, see the green bathroom tiles collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is the Onyx Green polished porcelain tile?
The Onyx Green polished porcelain tile is 60x120cm (600x1200mm). Each tile covers 0.72 m².
How many Onyx Green tiles are in a box?
There are 2 Onyx Green tiles in a box. One box covers 1.44 m².
How many 60x120cm tiles do I need per square metre?
You need 1.39 tiles of 60x120cm per square metre. Always buy by box and add 10% for cuts.
Is Onyx Green suitable for walls and floors?
Onyx Green is suitable for both walls and floors indoors. It performs best on walls and dry floors because the polished surface is slippery when wet.
Is Onyx Green frost-proof or suitable for outdoor use?
Onyx Green is not intended for outdoor use. It is listed as an indoor wall and floor tile.
Can I order a sample of Onyx Green before buying?
You can order a sample of Onyx Green before buying. A cut sample costs £1.99 and a 20x50cm sample costs £7.99. A larger sample shows the veining and green tone more accurately under your own lighting.
Does the pattern repeat on Onyx Green tiles?
The pattern on printed porcelain repeats across a set number of tile faces. Dry-laying tiles from several boxes before fixing spreads similar faces apart and gives a natural stone look.
Does polished porcelain scratch?
Polished porcelain resists everyday scratches, but grit and sand can dull the gloss over time. Regular sweeping and entrance mats protect the finish.
Is Onyx Green good for a kitchen splashback?
Onyx Green is very good for a kitchen splashback. It wipes clean, resists grease stains and tolerates heat behind a hob. A single 60x120cm tile can cover a long splashback run with very few joints.
What happens if my Onyx Green tiles arrive damaged?
If your Onyx Green tiles arrive damaged, report it within 2 working days of delivery. Extended Protection (£9.99) extends the reporting window to 7 working days.
Can I return Onyx Green tiles?
You can return Onyx Green tiles under the Tiles Paradise 14-day money-back guarantee, subject to the store's refund policy conditions.
Last Thoughts on Onyx Green Marble Effect Polished Porcelain Tile
Onyx Green marble effect polished porcelain tile gives the look of rare green onyx stone in a practical 60x120cm porcelain tile that needs no sealing. It shines on bathroom feature walls, shower walls and kitchen splashbacks. On floors, it suits dry rooms, and a matt tile is the safer choice under a shower. Order a sample, measure the room, add 10% and buy every box in one order, and choose the pallet deal once your project passes roughly 35 m².