While the composition of field tiles and wall tiles may differ, a wear rating system helps determine where a tile is best suited based on how much foot traffic a particular tile is designed to withstand. This rating scale starts at ‘1’ for tiles that are intended for wall applications only and runs up to ‘5’ for tiles that can withstand a heavy amount of foot traffic. The chart below describes Best Tile's wear rating applications.
Wear Rating 1: Wall Applications Only
Tiles with a wear rating of 1 are not suitable for floors and are intended for wall use only in residential and commercial applications. Wear rating 1 tiles are popular choices for kitchen backsplashes, bathroom walls and feature walls.