Current concerns with my new tiling. Am I right to be concerned? - TilersForums.com

[WetSaw]

It's not the thickness it's the overall dimensions. Tiles 2-3mm ( or more..) different in width and length makes a tight, constant grout gap impossible. Contrasting grout only amplifies the problem, not that I'm trying to condone the finish you have.

 

[Dumbo]

Whan you look at a misaligned joint look at each tile . For instance if the tops of the tiles are level and the bottoms are not you can see that they are different sizes . But that doesn't get away from the other issues .

 

[Dirtypool]

It's not the thickness it's the overall dimensions. Tiles 2-3mm ( or more..) different in width and length makes a tight, constant grout gap impossible. Contrasting grout only amplifies the problem, not that I'm trying to condone the finish you have.

Thanks and noted. I've been through it with him and he is addressing most of the problems. He is correcting cuts as I write.

 

[Dirtypool]

Whan you look at a misaligned joint look at each tile . For instance if the tops of the tiles are level and the bottoms are not you can see that they are different sizes . But that doesn't get away from the other issues .

Yes thanks. I have done that and yes there are variances in tile size so I won't push him where that's the case

 

[Dumbo]

Yes thanks. I have done that and yes there are variances in tile size so I won't push him where that's the case

Topps tiles . Enough said

 

[Dirtypool]

Topps tiles . Enough said

Thanks and noted. I'm going to be a regular buyer of tiles where do you suggest as a better alternative to source tiles from?

 

[One Day]

Thanks and noted. I'm going to be a regular buyer of tiles where do you suggest as a better alternative to source tiles from?

In Manchester?
I'd try TilesUK, Montford St, Salford or CTD at Denton.
If you want something really special (and have a good budget) - Casa Ceramica.

(DO NOT go to Better Bathrooms!)

 

[Dumbo]

Thanks and noted. I'm going to be a regular buyer of tiles where do you suggest as a better alternative to source tiles from?

As above not knowing your area "ctd" also avoid wickes b and q etc

 

[Dtilers]

Never ctd there terrible .. porcelanosa all the way

 

[Albert]

Always CTD for me dealt with them for 37 years

 

[Dtilers]

Albert in your opinion is ctd better the porcelanosa​

 

[Albert]

Albert in your opinion is ctd better the porcelanosa​

Yes

 

[WetSaw]

Never ctd there terrible ..

Not as terrible as your grammar

 

[Dumbo]

Porcelenosa aren't that good . Their black polished porcelain used to be chocolate brown. Their glaze is known for crazing along the score line when cutting and you also pay a premium for using their products . There are better tiles available for less money . I do a few of their tiles as a bathroom showroom in associated with sell their products and i dont find them all that.

 

[One Day]

If I was purchasing tiles for my own house, I would want to go first to Casa Ceramica, Porcelanosa, CTD in that order.

If I checked my bank balance first, then I would go to CTD, Porcelanosa, Casa ceramica in that order!