Browse Forums Bathrooms and Laundry Re: ceramic vs. porcelin tiles 2Jul 18, 2006 10:06 am I had the same issue.
I decided to go a polished porcelain in the main floor area and a matt finish (same tile) in the shower recess. It looks ok because the clear glass screen gives the illusion that the tiles are matt anyway. Re: ceramic vs. porcelin tiles 3Jul 20, 2006 9:08 am There have been non-slip ceramic tiles around for years but the porcelain ones are probably a bit better. Mostly the non-slip ones are specified for commercial use (ie changerooms etc) but not sure whether the range is really such a good look in a domestic bathroom.
We have used polished porcelain tiles on domestic bathroom and shower floors before with no problem at all. The only catch with porcelain is that your tiler will probably charge $5.00 - $10.00 per m2 to lay them. Why? Because they are much harder and require a better and more sophisticated cutting set up. Also the cutting of holes demands a diamond drill and these drills wear out quickly and are VERY expensive. Re: ceramic vs. porcelin tiles 4Apr 02, 2007 11:42 am Hi
We supply both polished porcelain and ceramics and the most common question about polished porcelain is how slippery is it in a bathroom. It all comes down to personal choice, in my opinion, polished porcelain is fine for bathroom floors and walls. As with any tile it is the first step out of the shower or bath which is the most dangerous because you are soaking wet, changing your balance and generally not taking a natural step. As long as you have a rubber backed mat or cedar rack etc for that first step then you will have no problem. I have helped an elderly couple test polished porcelain by putting the tile into a puddle and they were satisfied that it was ok for them to walk on. If it is still a concern for you, I would also suggest that you could look at penetrating sealers/floor treatments that preserve the look of the tile and increase it's non-slip properties. Bradley Specialising in 1st grade top quality tiles perfect for kitchen/bathroom renovation. Ship polished porcelain, Spanish ceramic, pebble mosaic, marble, granite, sandstone & outdoor tiles to Syd, Can, Melb, Bris, Adel & regional areas. Re: ceramic vs. porcelin tiles 5Apr 03, 2007 12:24 pm What about using the polished porcelain in the shower recess itself? Is that OK regards slip?
We are re-tiling our kitchen, living areas and laundry using polished porcelain. The laundry has a tiled shower recess and the tiler is going to use the same tile throughout. It doesn't seem worthwhile getting a different tile for 1.5m2. Re: ceramic vs. porcelin tiles 6Apr 10, 2007 1:03 pm Hi
You can use them, if you don't feel secure then you could use an additional non-slip treatment on the shower recess. All these things really come down to personal choice and what will be best for your personal situation. Many polished tiles have a complimentary matt finish available also so you may be able to match the colours and still feel secure. Bradley Specialising in 1st grade top quality tiles perfect for kitchen/bathroom renovation. Ship polished porcelain, Spanish ceramic, pebble mosaic, marble, granite, sandstone & outdoor tiles to Syd, Can, Melb, Bris, Adel & regional areas. 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 7794 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 2785 1 15766 |