polished porcelain or polished granite floor tiles

[DBM]

Hello,
Porcelain or granite floor tiles. What are the advantages or disadvantages. Granite tiles are much more expensive. Are they worth the extra cost ????.

Regards, DBM.

[timeless john]

DBM.
Greece or Spain?
I prefer Greece but its a question of preference.
IMO. it is the look that determines the choice, if you see a tile that you like (or in my case the wife likes) then that is the tile to go for. Without knowing where you intend to use the materials - there may be some technical benefit in the choice.
John.

[garythetiler]

the advantage porcelain has is you are guaranteed an even colour matched tile and better transfer of heat if you have ufh ,granite has more natural beauty

[DBM]

Hello,
I intend to lay two small areas 4m each, kitchen and bathroom hardly any cutting involved.
My question was - are granite floor tile worth the considerable extra cost.
The granite tiles on show in the tile shops are probably hand picked for a good colour match. So what can i expect. I cant pick and chose i have to take whats delivered.
At least all the porcelain tiles will be the same shade. ( hopefully )

Regards, DBM

[timeless john]

Hi DBM,

Personally i would go for the Granite.
With 8sq mts you will no doubt get 8 boxes of 11 tiles wrapped in polysyrene boxes. Check that they are the same shade and sealed boxes.
Always take tiles from different boxes to mix blend and check the sizes. Before you fix the tiles make sure that they are an acceptable blend for you (take them back if not) as once fixed you have no recourse.I would not totally agree that porcelain is a better conductor of heat than granite -being a volcanic material - but i'll ask the question?
IMO. Porcelain is in fashion but Granite is Timeless!
John.

[bassman]

Can only be put down to personal preference IMO. on 2 small areas if the porc goes out of fashion in 3 or 4 years would it be the end of the world to lift em?
That said i like granite.
decisions decisions

[timeless john]

Hi DBM,

I would go for Granite.
With 8sq mts of tiles you will get 8 poystyrene boxes containing 11 tiles.
Make sure the boxes are sealed/unopened and check the shade/batch no. if available. Mix tiles from all boxes and get an acceptable blend ( if not to your approval take back now) -once fixed you have no claim!
I may not agree that porcelain is a better conductor of heat than Granite - being a volcanic material - but i'll ask the question?

Porcelain is in fashion but Granite is Timeless!
John.

[timeless john]

It must be an age thing.
Or i pressed the wrong key.
It must be an age thing!
John.

[enduro]

Have you not thought about Marble tiles...

[DBM]

Hello,
No to marble. I want a black tile. Very disappointed with a sample of Star Galaxy, not many "sparkles" and not at all black. Are there different grades of Star Galaxy and are some "blacker" than others ????.

Regards, DBM