Having said that if the tile is porcelain there is a good chance that you can use it for flooring too.
Wall tiles and floor tiles difference.
Wall tiles are suitable for walls only floor tiles can go on either.
While any tile can be used as a wall tile only certain grades.
And this can be a little confusing especially if you re a little new to tiles.
On the other hand if they have labelled the tile as a wall tile it s generally not suitable for flooring.
The difference between wall and floor tiles and style.
Due to the impervious or vitreous nature of ceramic and porcelain tiles and the hardened glaze which is usually fired onto their top surface tiles are normally found in bathrooms wet rooms and kitchens.
Instead they are classified according to their strength and durability.
Appearance wall tile.
Just double check with the sales person.
However these days due to design trends and improved technology there s a lot of crossover between the two.
But in reality you can use any ceramic or porcelain floor tiles as wall tiles.
In the past the difference between wall and floor tiles was as clear as day and night.