Hi, we are about to embark on a bathroom project and I have some questions re tile choice and tiling.
We have been drawn to two choices from the tiles we've seen; Travertine or Porcelain.
I understand that the travertine ones need sealing, both the wall before they are put up, but also maintainance afterwards. What does this involve and how often?
The travertine ones we've seen vary quite a lot in price although I notice that some seem to have a lot of filling - Is this the sign of a cheaper tile and therefore more difficult to keep waterproofed?
The porcelain ones we've seen are large 600 x 600 tiles. The fitter has said this is tricky to lay on an upstairs floor. He has said he'll lay them on 9mm WBP, but you still get movement in an upstairs floor, which means the grout may crack. He has said a 400 x 400 tile would be a better option to try and deal with any flex.
Finally, the fitter has asked if the tiles have rectifed edge, as these are apparently harder and more time consuming to lay?.... could someone please explain.
Many thanks
Brittas
We have been drawn to two choices from the tiles we've seen; Travertine or Porcelain.
I understand that the travertine ones need sealing, both the wall before they are put up, but also maintainance afterwards. What does this involve and how often?
The travertine ones we've seen vary quite a lot in price although I notice that some seem to have a lot of filling - Is this the sign of a cheaper tile and therefore more difficult to keep waterproofed?
The porcelain ones we've seen are large 600 x 600 tiles. The fitter has said this is tricky to lay on an upstairs floor. He has said he'll lay them on 9mm WBP, but you still get movement in an upstairs floor, which means the grout may crack. He has said a 400 x 400 tile would be a better option to try and deal with any flex.
Finally, the fitter has asked if the tiles have rectifed edge, as these are apparently harder and more time consuming to lay?.... could someone please explain.
Many thanks
Brittas