2.5m x 1.5m Large Format Tile Advice - Tile Advice

[MandyKD]

Hi,

I have 2 very large format Porcelain tiles (2.5m x 1.5m x 6mm to be precise) that need to go up on my living room wall for a feature design (please see picture).

So a few of questions for you all. Firstly, has anyone worked with these large tiles before? How are they to fit?

Also do I need to find a specialist tiler for these tiles because they aren't the usual size that most tilers work with on a day to day basis?

Lastly, I'm based in East London so if you are local and have fit these type of tiles before or could recommend anyone that has then please let me know. I am having the tiles pre-cut in a factory down to size with all of the necessary socket cut-outs etc. So there won't be any cutting at all. I just need for someone to come and fit them on my wall.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Many thanks.

 

[Andy Allen]

@3_fall.... Is the expert on this subject, I'm sure he will be along soon.

 

[Old Mod]

Hello

 

[Old Mod]

Thank you Andy

 

[Old Mod]

Hi do you have an image of either the wall or cut out plans?

 

[Old Mod]

Who surveyed your wall, and what is it constructed out of?

 

[MandyKD]

@3_fall.... Is the expert on this subject, I'm sure he will be along soon.

Thank you.

 

[MandyKD]

Who surveyed your wall, and what is it constructed out of?

Hi. So I will post a picture of the template on the wall shortly. Also it's a dry party wall and I believe the tiles weigh less than 10kg each so the wall should be able take the weight.

 

[Old Mod]

Hi your tiles will weigh 54kgs in one piece before cutting.
The weight parameters are not the really the reason I'm asking about construction, it's more about their condition and suitability to accept them.
Who actually surveyed the wall for the company cutting them?
Is there a skirting, or is this to be replaced with the panel?
What's the nearest overhead obstruction, including light fittings.
Where is the point of entry in to the room?
How does this relate to the entrance of your home?
Is there a staircase to negotiate?
These are some of the questions you will need to address, before they can be installed.

 

[Italy]

Hi your tiles will weigh 54kgs in one piece before cutting.
The weight parameters are not the really the reason I'm asking about construction, it's more about their condition and suitability to accept them.
Who actually surveyed the wall for the company cutting them?
Is there a skirting, or is this to be replaced with the panel?
What's the nearest overhead obstruction, including light fittings.
Where is the point of entry in to the room?
How does this relate to the entrance of your home?
Is there a staircase to negotiate?
These are some of the questions you will need to address, before they can be installed.

before they can be installed....and before being cut...

 

[Old Mod]

before they can be installed....and before being cut...

Agreed Antonio,
there are definitely more questions.

 

[WetSaw]

Please be aware this is a specialist job, "I just need someone to come and fit them on my wall" isn't the phrase you should be using.

 

[Old Mod]

Please be aware this is a specialist job, "I just need someone to come and fit them on my wall" isn't the phrase you should be using.

Don't you just love the retail sector.

 

[Old Mod]

@MandyKD

I assume this is also a bookmatched pair, is that correct?

 

[MandyKD]

Hi your tiles will weigh 54kgs in one piece before cutting.
The weight parameters are not the really the reason I'm asking about construction, it's more about their condition and suitability to accept them.
Who actually surveyed the wall for the company cutting them?
Is there a skirting, or is this to be replaced with the panel?
What's the nearest overhead obstruction, including light fittings.
Where is the point of entry in to the room?
How does this relate to the entrance of your home?
Is there a staircase to negotiate?
These are some of the questions you will need to address, before they can be installed.

I bought the tiles from a Tile Showroom who then sent their guy to template the walls for me. They have then sent the tiles off with the templates to a factory to cut them. The guy who templated my wall said that my wall was fine for these large tiles.

There is skirting already there and the tiles have been measured to sit above it.

The nearest overhead obstruction is a Suspended Ceiling fitted with downlights (please see picture). As there is a Suspended Ceiling coming down on the wa

The point of entry to the living room is 2 French doors (the size of two standard doors together). The living room is the first room on the right as you enter the house on the ground floor. My porch entrance has 2 double doors which then leads to a single door entrance. All entrances have been measured and there should be no problem to bring the tiles in