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[Pringle]

Hi, complete novice here, please bear with me. I want to put in a new bathroom and have floor and walls tiles. Just been into Topps Tiles and came out very confused as there was just sooo many different sorts of tiles. The bathroom will mainly be used by my young children and cost of tiles not a problem, can someone suggest the best sort please, particularly for the floor?? Also, it was was suggested I bought some marine plywood for the fllor, is this the correct sort? Many thanks

 

[diamondtiling]

Pringle, why dont you register and post pics of the job?

 

[Time's Ran Out]

:welcome: Pringle - keep popping!

The only advice I will add to your post is - they wont be kids for very long and the tiling will be there a lot longer ( if its done properly) so look for that style that will not age!
Keep posting and fill us in with more details and photos.

 

[Unregistered]

Thanks John! Is there a certain type of tile you would suggest for the floor? ie. Is Ceramic too slippery, is Travertine worth the hassle of the sealing it etc?

 

[faithhealer]

Hi Pringle, please register and there are plenty of people on here to answer your questions.
and yes, marine ply is one option for your floor

 

[Pringle]

Hi Faithhealer, I'm now registered . Are there easier to get hold of alternatives than Marine plywood?

 

[Richardk]

As a general rule, I'd fit Hardie Backer Board onto a timber floor and tile with porcelain tiles.

 

[jay]

:welcome:

 

[thevinnyofoz]

:welcome:

 

[Unregistered]

Thanks guys. What advice would you give me on what tiles to put down on the bathroom floor? Are there sorts not to use, is ceramic the way to go??