Hi - I am looking to tile my downstairs with a wood effect tile. I have seen some nice ones in B&Q called (suprisingly) Wood Effect. Having read a few posts though it seems B&Q are not well thought of.
I have read about another tile called Alpina by Colorker?? Has anyone used these? Has anyone any comments in general on the wood effect tiles and wood anyone know who sells the Colorker tiles in the UK? I have searched on the net to no avail.
Thanks,
Jim

Hi,

Try this link for Colorker stockists:

The Tile Association directory of Suppliers of Colorker

Don't know what your budget is but amtico do some lovely wood effect flooring. I have seen it laid and could not tell it was not real wood, plus its waterproof and virtually damage proof. Laid like a tile but I think the wood effect ones come in same shape as normal laminate flooring.

Jimbob

these are the ones I did my hallway in, Novabell Wenge I think they're called

Doug,

Is the missus allowed to wear sharp heeled shoes on those tiles? How hard wearing are they?

Thanks

extremely hard wearing Liz, my friday night stilettoes don't mark them

Originally Posted by doug boardley

extremely hard wearing Liz, my friday night stilettoes don't mark them

That's sorted it then

After Project Bathroom and Project En-suite are completed (), Project Dining Room, Project Utility Room and Project Hallway will commence - all with wood effect tiles

JIm378, let us know when you find the tiles you're going to have and post some pics on here when the floor is done so we can see how good it's all turned out.

Thanks for all the replies people. Doug, do you know what make those tiles that you have are?

Novabell Happywood Porcelain Wood-Look Tile
try this link jim, mine are the wenge ones

Jim - With tiles from B&Q you get what you pay for - and on some occassions - value for money!
From what I've read on the forum the B&Q problems relate to a larger black porcelain tile.
B&Q have introduced an order only range of tiles which are now extremely expensive - but different.
If I'am right with your thread you are looking for a ceramic/porcelain floor tile that has a wood effect pattern to it. That is what Doug is showing in his hallway and will be suitable for domestic and light commercial wear.
I doubt if you will find a vinyl tile such as Amtico with the same properties.

Timeless John.

Originally Posted by GirlRacerRed

Doug,

Is the missus allowed to wear sharp heeled shoes on those tiles? How hard wearing are they?

Thanks

they're not vinyl tiles Liz,they're proper (porcelain) tiles

Porcelain tiles are exactly what I want. The b&q ones are their "order only" ones. They are 29.99 a square meter. I have no idea if that's cheap or not?

it's a reasonable price jim did you have a look on that link I posted?

I did. They look exactly what Im looking for. Can't find a price though?

hi jim 738 I used the b&q wood effect tiles today no problems looked very nice sorry no photos

Originally Posted by Jim738

I did. They look exactly what Im looking for. Can't find a price though?

maybe go to a tile shop with the name of the tiles and see if they can get them at a good price? I think I paid £28 per metre, but I get a 40% trade discount....

Originally Posted by doug boardley

they're not vinyl tiles Liz,they're proper (porcelain) tiles

and that's why I want them all the way through my downstairs but hubby pulled his face when I said Lounge too...

now if I could just find a tiler to come and sort all these projects out for me whilst I sit back and

.....surf the net for firemen lol

I used B&Q water resistant laminate tiles in my kitchen. Laid on top of polystyrene underlay. They need replacing after only 15 months. Will not be using them again for this type of thing.

porcelanosa do a nice range of wood effect porcelane tiles, very good quality, not sure of price tho.

Originally Posted by GirlRacerRed

and that's why I want them all the way through my downstairs but hubby pulled his face when I said Lounge too...

now if I could just find a tiler to come and sort all these projects out for me whilst I sit back and

possibly overkill Liz, unless you did some geometric stuff that's shown in that link I posted

carpet in the lounge then doug

Originally Posted by GirlRacerRed

carpet in the lounge then doug

colorker as already stated do the best quality wood effect porce ive ever seen.
when laying them though dont try to lay them full brick bond either lay them 1/4 or 1/3 brick bond.
i was speaking to a director from colorker a year or so back and he admitted they cannot get them flat so lay them as ive alredy said.
the repeater on these tiles is between 15 and 20mts which visually means no repeater.
personnally ive never liked them but these are the real thing they more like wood than real wood.........well almost.

I layed mine herring bone style to give an impression of parquet flooring, I've got a staggered brick bond in my kitchen with the same tiles, the herring bone looks better imo

Originally Posted by doug boardley

I layed mine herring bone style to give an impression of parquet flooring, I've got a staggered brick bond in my kitchen with the same tiles, the herring bone looks better imo

in a way herringbone is 1/4 or 1/3 bond with a long tile

very true OG

Originally Posted by doug boardley

.....surf the net for firemen lol

I no longer need to surf the net for firemen... I have found one...