GVT and Full Body vitrified tiles in matte finish fire at 1,200 degrees Celsius to produce 0.05% water absorption under IS 15622:2006. The matte surface absorbs light rather than reflecting it, giving floors and walls a soft, textured quality without the mirror effect of a polished or high-glossy tile. This is the surface property that makes matte-finish vitrified tiles the standard specification for bathrooms, kitchens, and terraces in Indian residential construction, where the anti-skid quality of the matte surface is required. The range covers sizes from 300x300 (1x1) to 800x1600 (32x64), all IS 15622:2006 compliant with 0.05% water absorption.
The spelling varies widely in Indian tile markets. Matt finish vitrified tiles, matte finish vitrified tiles, and mat finish vitrified tiles all describe the same product. Matt (double t) and mat (single t) are common Indian market spellings of matte. There is no product difference between them. This page covers all variants under one guide.
This tile type carries no finish restriction on floors or walls. Unlike polished, glossy, or satin matte vitrified finishes, which must never be used on wet or outdoor floors, the matte surface has no such restriction. This makes it the safest vitrified finish choice for bathrooms, kitchens, terraces, and any floor where water contact is possible.
Not all vitrified tile categories carry the matte finish. The table below shows which ones do, what sizes they come in, and where each is used.
| Category | IS Standard | Water Absorption | Matte Finish Available | Sizes in Matte | Best Use |
| GVT (Glazed Vitrified) | IS 15622:2006 | 0.05% | Yes - full range | 1x1 to 32x64 | All floors and walls, wet and dry |
| Full Body Vitrified | IS 15622:2006 | 0.05% | Yes - matte only | 2x2 to 32x64 | Heavy load floors, outdoor, parking |
| PGVT (Polished Glazed Vitrified) | IS 15622:2006 | 0.05% | Satin matte variant only | 2x2 to 8x4 | Dry feature walls only - NOT floors |
| Double Charge | IS 15622:2006 | 0.05% | No - polished only | 2x2, 32x32, 2x4 | Not available in matte |
| Nano (Soluble Salt) | IS 15622:2006 | 0.05% | No - polished only | 2x2 only | Not available in matte |
| Colour Body | IS 15622:2006 | 0.05% | Yes | 2x2 to 32x64 | High-end feature walls and floors |
Note: PGVT satin matte is safe on walls only. It must never be used on floors, wet areas, or outdoor surfaces. When this page refers to matte vitrified tiles for floors, it means GVT matte or Full Body matte, not PGVT satin matte.
The matte and glossy finish on a vitrified tile shares the same body, the same 0.05% water absorption (IS 15622:2006), and the same strength. The finish is applied at the glaze stage and changes the surface character, not the structural specification.
| Property | Matt Finish Vitrified Tiles | Glossy / High Glossy Vitrified | Polished Vitrified (PGVT) |
| Surface character | Flat, light-absorbing, textured feel | Reflective, bright, smooth | Mirror-like, very high shine |
| Slip resistance on wet floors | Safe - anti-skid properties | Unsafe - never on wet floors | Unsafe - never on wet floors |
| Outdoor use | Safe | Never on outdoor floors | Never on outdoor floors |
| Scratch visibility | Less visible - matte hides light scratches | More visible - reflects scratches | Highly visible - mirror surface shows everything |
| Dust and mark visibility | Low - matte diffuses marks | Moderate - marks show as smears | High - every mark shows immediately |
| Cleaning frequency | Less frequent wiping is needed | More frequent wiping of floors | Frequent polishing to maintain shine |
| Living room floor | Works well | Works in dry rooms only | Works in dry rooms only |
| Bathroom floor | Safe and correct | Never | Never |
| Outdoor / terrace | Safe | Never | Never |
| Price range (Rs./sq.ft) | Rs. 40 to Rs. 180 | Rs. 40 to Rs. 160 | Rs. 90 to Rs. 280 |
Matt finishes vitrified tiles in GVT, which come in the widest size range of any tile category on the Indian market. The size determines the room scale it suits, the number of grout lines on the floor, and the visual weight of the surface.
| Size alias | Size (mm) | Wall use | Floor use | Best application in matte finish |
| 1x1 | 300x300 | Yes | Yes | Bathroom floors and walls, balcony, compact spaces |
| 16x16 | 400x400 | No | Yes | Bathroom floors, outdoor, parking, balcony, terrace |
| 20x20 | 500x500 | No | Yes | Bathroom floors, outdoor, parking, balcony, terrace |
| 2x2 | 600x600 | Yes | Yes | Living room floor, bedroom floor, bathroom floor, walls |
| 12x24 | 300x600 | Yes | No (wall only) | Bathroom walls, kitchen backsplash |
| 2x4 | 600x1200 | Yes | Yes | Living room floor and walls, bedroom floor, feature walls |
| 32x48 | 800x1200 | Yes | Yes | Large living rooms, commercial floors, feature walls |
| 32x64 | 800x1600 | Yes | Yes | Large format feature walls, high-ceiling living rooms |
Note: The 300x600 (12x24) size in GVT matte is wall-only. Do not use it on floors. For matte vitrified floor tiles, use 300x300 (1x1), 400x400 (16x16), 500x500 (20x20), 600x600 (2x2), or 600x1200 (2x4) and above.
GVT in 2x4 or 2x2 with a matte finish is the most used floor tile specification in Indian living rooms, where the buyer wants a non-reflective surface. The matte finish in a large format gives the living room floor a concrete-look or stone-look quality, depending on the colour chosen. Light grey, warm beige, or off-white GVT matte in 2x4 reads as a composed, architectural floor surface. Darker charcoal or taupe GVT matte in 2x4 gives the room a grounded quality without the high-maintenance cleaning that a polished vitrified floor requires. Living room tiles in matte and other finishes across all sizes are listed on Tilesfinders with IS 15622:2006 compliance on every product.
GVT in matte finish at 300x300 (1x1) or 400x400 (16x16) is the correct specification for Indian bathroom floors. The 0.05% water absorption (IS 15622:2006) means no moisture enters the tile body. The matte finish gives natural anti-skid properties without any added texture requirement. White, light grey, or beige GVT matte in 1x1 is the most common bathroom floor tile in new Indian residential construction. The 16x16 size gives fewer grout lines and a cleaner bathroom floor look in medium and large bathrooms.
GVT matte in 2x2 or 2x4 suits bedroom floors where a non-reflective surface is preferred over the mirror quality of polished vitrified. In a bedroom with natural light from windows, a matte GVT floor absorbs light and gives the room a calm, settled quality. Warm beige, warm grey, or wood-look GVT matte in 2x4 are the three most used bedroom floor specifications in contemporary Indian homes. The matte surface hides morning dust and fine particles between sweeping cycles better than a polished floor, which shows every grain.
Full body vitrified matte or GVT matte in GHR (Glaze High Resistance) or raindrop finish are the correct specifications for outdoor terraces, balconies, and open courtyards. The 0.05% water absorption (IS 15622:2006) handles monsoon rain and temperature cycling without bond failure. Standard matte GVT is safe for covered outdoor areas. For open terraces with direct rain exposure, GHR or raindrops finish in 16x16 or 20x20 gives additional surface texture and higher slip resistance. Outdoor tiles in matte and GHR finish across sizes are listed on Tilesfinders with finish type and water absorption on every product.
GVT in matte finish on walls carries no surface restriction. Any indoor or outdoor-facing wall can take this tile. The 2x4 size in matte finish on a living room feature wall gives a large, grout-minimal surface that reads as a continuous material plane. The 2x2 size on bathroom walls gives a balanced grid that suits most Indian bathroom proportions.
| Wall application | Recommended size | Recommended colour | Grout guidance |
| Living room TV feature wall | 2x4 or 32x64 | Dark grey, charcoal, taupe | Matching epoxy grout, minimal joint |
| Living room sofa wall | 2x4 | Warm grey, warm beige, stone-look | Matching or slightly darker epoxy grout |
| Bathroom wall - full height | 12x24 or 2x2 | White, light grey, off-white | White or light grey epoxy grout |
| Bathroom feature wall | 2x4 | Dark grey, black, stone-look | Matching dark epoxy grout |
| Kitchen backsplash | 12x24 or 2x2 | White, light grey, beige | White or matching epoxy grout |
| Bedroom headboard wall | 2x4 or 32x64 | Warm grey, taupe, charcoal | Matching epoxy grout |
| Exterior boundary wall | 2x2 or 2x4 | Grey, beige, terracotta | Epoxy grout sealed for monsoon |
In Indian tile markets and contractor specifications, matt and mat are common shorter spellings of matte. There is no separate product category for any variant. All describe the same non-reflective surface finish on a vitrified tile body, and every product on Tilesfinders covers all spelling variants from mat finish to matte finish vitrified tiles.
Matte GVT and full body vitrified tiles from 1x1 to 32x64, in colours across white, grey, black, beige, stone-look and wood-look, all carrying IS 15622:2006 compliance and 0.05% water absorption, are listed on Tilesfinders with finish type, size alias, and category on every product. Use the filters on this page to narrow by size and colour, and browse matte tiles and GVT tiles to compare the full matte vitrified range across floor and wall applications.
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View Dealers Near You →The one question every finish page has to answer first. Green cards are rated for wet floors, amber cards are walls and dry floors only.
The baseline safe finish. Bathroom, kitchen and outdoor floors all fine. Hides dust well, lowest-effort finish to live with.
Textured relief specifically for grip. Bathroom, outdoor, parking. Typically R10 to R11.
Fine granular texture, comfortable and warm underfoot. Needs the correct floor slope to drain properly in wet areas.
3D relief with a matte base. Rated for wet floors, though most commonly chosen for headboard and feature walls instead.
A general grip-focused surface finish, same safe-use tier as matte and GHR.
Textured, industrial-leaning surface. Covered outdoor spaces and kitchens both fine.
A grip pattern made specifically for pool decks and bathroom floors. Typically R10 to R11.
Low grip, R9 range. Walls and dry indoor floors only. Shows footprints fastest of any finish.
The PGVT-tier finish. Walls and dry floors only, same caution as standard Glossy, more pronounced shine.
A step up in shine from Polished Glossy. Same wall-and-dry-floor-only rule applies.
The highest-shine tier on the site. Most fingerprint-prone finish, wall and dry-floor use only.
The name says matte, the safety profile doesn't. Fine on dry floors and any wall, not anti-skid for wet areas.
Partial polish, moderate shine. Same caution tier as Glossy, walls and dry floors only.
A complete fitting guide covering base prep, adhesive mixing, alignment, and grouting for a strong, long-lasting floor.
Compare vitrified tile, marble, granite, wooden, and vinyl flooring to see what suits your home and budget best.
Pricing on this page is checked against current dealer listings and manufacturer spec sheets. Body type facts, water absorption figures and IS standard references are checked against BIS documentation, not copied from other websites. This page still won't catch a batch-specific spec, so confirm exact figures with your dealer before ordering.
After The Tiles Are Laid
Five habits that keep any GVT, PGVT or porcelain floor looking new for years, not just months.
Acidic or alkaline cleaners can dull the glaze over time. A mild, pH-neutral floor cleaner keeps the finish intact.
Steel wool or scouring pads can scratch a polished surface permanently. A soft mop or cloth is enough for daily cleaning.
Light foot traffic is fine after 24 to 48 hours. Hold off on moving heavy furniture back for a full 7 days.
Cement grout benefits from a sealant applied a few weeks after laying, to resist staining. Epoxy grout doesn't need this.
A door mat at every entry cuts down on grit that scratches matte finishes over a wet season.
These are vitrified tiles with a flat, non-reflective glazed surface. The body fires to 0.05% water absorption (IS 15622:2006). GVT matte and full body matte are the two vitrified categories that carry a true matte floor finish safe on all floors and walls, including wet areas.
Yes. These tiles, at 0.05% water absorption (IS 15622:2006), are the correct specification for bathroom floors. The matte finish gives natural anti-skid properties. In 300x300 (1x1) or 400x400 (16x16), GVT matte is the most used bathroom floor tile in Indian residential construction. Never use polished, glossy, satin matte, or semi-polished vitrified tiles on bathroom floors.
The matt surface absorbs light, hides scratches, and is safe on wet floors. Polished vitrified (PGVT) reflects light with a mirror surface and must never be used on wet or outdoor floors. Both carry IS 15622:2006 and 0.05% water absorption. The difference is entirely in the surface finish, not the body.
GVT matte vitrified tiles in India come from Morbi, Gujarat, in sizes from 300x300 (1x1) to 800x1600 (32x64). Floor sizes include 1x1, 16x16, 20x20, 2x2, 2x4, and 32x64. Wall-only sizes include 12x24 (300x600). All sizes carry IS 15622:2006 compliance with 0.05% water absorption. Price ranges from Rs. 40 to Rs. 180/sq.ft, depending on size and design.
Yes. GVT in matte finish at 0.05% water absorption (IS 15622:2006) is safe outdoors on covered and open surfaces. For open terraces with direct rain, GHR or raindrops finish in 16x16 or 20x20 gives higher slip resistance. Use epoxy grout on all outdoor joints for monsoon resistance.
GVT matte vitrified tiles start at Rs. 40/sq.ft in 300x300 (1x1) from Morbi, Gujarat manufacturers, and go up to Rs. 180/sq.ft in large format 32x64 with stone-look or wood-look designs. Full body matte in 2x4 starts at Rs. 90/sq.ft. All prices vary by size, colour, surface design, and brand. Prices are indicative and vary by region.
The matte finish needs less cleaning maintenance, hides dust and light scratches better, and carries no wet-area restriction. Polished vitrified gives a brighter, more formal look but shows every footprint and requires regular polishing to maintain. For Indian families with daily use, the matte finish is the more practical specification for living rooms.
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