British Ceramic wall & floor tiles for bathroom floor? - Tile Advice

Adam Giles · Sep 19, 2018

Have just bought some BCT wall and floor tiles for our new bathroom floor, well shower room really, approx 4 sqm.
Our tiler has told us that BCT wall & floor tiles aren't up to the job of being used on the floor and will crack.
Anyone have experience of opinion on this?

Tiles are "BCT50650" Luna

Time's Ran Out · Sep 19, 2018

IMHO - in my honest opinion - he’s 100% correct!

Andy Allen · Sep 19, 2018

Agree, there more wall tile than floor tile, and on a wooden substrate won't last five minutes...

GoneGuy · Sep 19, 2018

Totally agree, they are too soft for floors

Bathfix Bob · Sep 19, 2018

Adam Giles said:
Have just bought some BCT wall and floor tiles for our new bathroom floor, well shower room really, approx 4 sqm.
Our tiler has told us that BCT wall & floor tiles aren't up to the job of being used on the floor and will crack.
Anyone have experience of opinion on this?

Tiles are "BCT50650" Luna

Take the tiles back to the shop and get some suitable floor tiles, don't let him fob you off saying they are fine. Word needs to get back to BCT we have had enough of their rubbish.

Waluigi · Sep 19, 2018

Had this about 5 years ago. Customer bought the tiles and wanted me to lay them on the floor. I refused despite it suggesting it was OK. Customer went back to B&Q about five times and each time was told they’re fine. I just said it was an error on the box and there’s no way I can fit them.

I agree about it getting back to BCT. It’s a disgrace and completely embarrassing for the British Manufacturing Industry.

What does it say on the box ‘Proudly made in Britain’ Or something. Pah. Nothing to be proud about. Rant over

Adam Giles · Sep 20, 2018

Thanks for all the replies.
So is it BCT tiles that are no good for floors? Or do I need to lookout for other signs that "floor" tiles are not upto the job?

Adam Giles · Sep 20, 2018

Bathfix Bob said:
Take the tiles back to the shop and get some suitable floor tiles, don't let him fob you off saying they are fine. Word needs to get back to BCT we have had enough of their rubbish.

Bought online unfortunately, so not be able to take them back.

Dumbo · Sep 20, 2018

Adam Giles said:
Bought online unfortunately, so not be able to take them back.

What so it's the you have no rights

Time's Ran Out · Sep 21, 2018

Adam Giles said:
Thanks for all the replies.
So is it BCT tiles that are no good for floors? Or do I need to lookout for other signs that "floor" tiles are not upto the job?

You should be looking for porcelain tiles for the floor and not ceramic that are only internal use. As previously stated these are indeed a wall tile biscuit and too soft for flooring use. They will crack, chip, and stain .

Adam Giles · Sep 21, 2018

timeless john said:
You should be looking for porcelain tiles for the floor and not ceramic that are only internal use. As previously stated these are indeed a wall tile biscuit and too soft for flooring use. They will crack, chip, and stain .

Right, so ceramic floor tiles are to be avoided?
Thanks. Will start the search again!

Tilergal · Oct 4, 2018

Porcelain/natural stone will never let you down. More expensive but you get what you pay for.

Michael Adam · Oct 11, 2018

porcelain tile is harder than ceramic and offers greater design flexibility. porcelain tile is more refined and purified.

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