Concrete panels on bathroom walls? - TilersForums.com

[Lithofin BOB]

If you used this type of product on the wall , and there is porosity .I would test a water based Impregnator on your samples,( like oils ,solvents can darken these ) you will need to clean/maintain these at some point.
Im sure I saw these types of product at the London surface design show- they also had porcelain conrete replicas , perhaps they mix them to cover the wet areas.

 

[Flintstone]

There are some good concrete effect porcelain out there, I’ve recently used some from mandarin stone, available in sizes upto 800x800 I think.

 

[Jonathanb]

I have a few samples from Mandarin Stone, upto now they are the ones I would go for.
I’m just waiting for the last set of tile samples from CTD architectural tiles before making my mind up

Cheers
John..

 

[Porcelainwood]

Pretty whatever size porcelain concrete you could want
ABK group Industrie Ceramiche S.p.A. - http://www.abk.it/collection/lab325.htm

 

[Jonathanb]

I have seen a lot of company’s that looks like they have great looking tiles, getting samples or even buying them is the problem

John..

 

[Porcelainwood]

A sample just gives the indication of the colour and really is no reflection of the nuances of the complete tile be it whatever size
Then you have 2 options
Showrooming - Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Showrooming
or
Research online, purchase offline - Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Research_online,_purchase_offline

 

[Jonathanb]

A sample just gives the indication of the colour and really is no reflection of the nuances of the complete tile be it whatever size
Then you have 2 options
Showrooming - Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Showrooming
or
Research online, purchase offline - Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Research_online,_purchase_offline

There’s not many local stores for me to visit, CTD, Topps tiles, discount tiles and the local sheds.
What I will do is soon as I find a couple of samples I like I will order a full size tile or two. I won’t order a full bathrooms worth of tiles from just a small sample.

Cheers
John..

 

[Jonathanb]

Found these ones at CDT, just waiting for the samples now. May gave up on the concrete panels. The 1200x600 and a couple of the patterned ones mixed in

John..

 

[Old Mod]

If you’re looking at porcelain,
Check these out, I know this company personally and I’m on their approved contractors list.
First ones are 1200 x 600
Second 1800 x 900 (these are very effective.)

http://www.porcel-thin.com/tile-collections/cemento-concrete-effect-tiles/


http://www.porcel-thin.com/tile-collections/mona-lisa-porcelain-tile-collection/
(Persian range)

They’ll send samples on request.
Speak with Ray (the owner) and tell him you’re a forum member, he’s very helpful.

 

[Jonathanb]

If you’re looking at porcelain,
Check these out, I know this company personally and I’m on their approved contractors list.
First ones are 1200 x 600
Second 1800 x 900 (these are very effective.)

http://www.porcel-thin.com/tile-collections/cemento-concrete-effect-tiles/


http://www.porcel-thin.com/tile-collections/mona-lisa-porcelain-tile-collection/
(Persian range)

They’ll send samples on request.
Speak with Ray (the owner) and tell him you’re a forum member, he’s very helpful.

Thanks, I looked at them. I will order a couple of samples. I’m sure I seen a clip on YouTube where they are cut with a glass cutter.
The 1200x600 I would have a go at fitting, the 1800x900 would be a bit too much for my first attempt..

John...

 

[Old Mod]

Where’s my manners!
Of course you can also try one of our sponsors
Brooke Ceramics, not sure what ranges they carry but will be well worth a look I’m sure.
They’re listed below this thread.

 

[Old Mod]

Thanks, I looked at them. I will order a couple of samples. I’m sure I seen a clip on YouTube where they are cut with a glass cutter.
.

Oh you’ve already seen them, kool.
And yes that’s the people with the glass cutter.

 

[Jonathanb]

I have just emailed Porcel-thin for some samples. I will have a look at the site sponsors too.

Cheers John...

 

[Old Mod]

Johnathan, with the amount of effort you’re putting in to your research, you deserve all the help we can give.

 

[Jonathanb]

I need to get things sorted out soon, my wife’s not happy with the state of the dining room


John..