Browse Forums Flooring & Floor Covering 1 Sep 09, 2008 1:44 pm Hello
We are looking at having Polished 600 X 600 tiles throught the house including upstairs. Having done some research, I know it is necessary to lay a 6mm - 10mm underlay before laying the tiles and use Glue. Can someone please advise the risks of laying tiles upstairs, we do not mind them being cold and hard, its more the possibilty of noise or cracks the issue. Lobo Buildling a Clarendon Crestmead in Sydney DA Approved on 20/03/2008 Slab Poured on 02/09/2008 Frame Completed 15/10/2008 Brickwork Complete 2/02/2009 Roofwork Complete 05/03/2009 Re: Porcelain Tiles Upstairs 2Sep 09, 2008 1:58 pm I haven't been told of any risks and I am having them on my top floor, as well as everywhere else. We have always made sure expandible grout is used and have had no troubles with cracks. A friend of mine, yep another one, her tiler did not use it and they cracked and buckled, she had to have her entire house done again after about 12 months. As for noise, well I will let you know when I find out I have a home gym at home. It weights 150KG including the weight stack. I'm a big boy, around 150KG myself. I was thinking about moving it up stairs to the second… 0 6301 Firstly the ableflex that has been installed needs (manufactures specification) a sealant cap over the top, preventing water draining down between the slab and the… 3 7777 Our house was completed 8 years ago. Builder did not leave any spare roof tiles behind. Just found out that one tile is cracked. Wanted to replace the tile but most… 0 2781 |