Tile suitability for shower - TilersForums.com

[Paul whyte]

hi, could you give me opinions on the suitability of these tiles for a shower room (floor to ceiling). Pompeya dark tiles 600x300 see photo. I have been given mixed views. Websites selling them state they are suitable but I’m told a rep from the manufacturer told a supplier they are no good as you don’t grout. The photo attached shows grout applied crudely on places (to the left of the price sheet) on a shop display. I was also told that this style of tile is susceptible to leaks in the corner of showers. Many thanks.

 

[Flintstone]

Not suitable I’m afraid. Water will get through as you don’t grout and they will be impossible to clean

 

[Albert]

I think that is adhesive cumming through the joint

 

[Brian the Tile]

Definitely not

 

[Flintstone]

Upon closer inspection, they look like a porcelain tile made to look like split faced slate. If that is the case then yes they could be used in a shower

 

[Paul whyte]

Thanks. They are porcelain but I agree they would need to be grouted to have any chance of waterproofing..i think you could generate a gap of around 1mm to apply grout but would always be worried that water is getting through. Shame because they look great and I’ve seen nothing as appealing.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

They are just an interlocking tile so you can grout then as easily as any other joint!
Used them in limestone colour previously as a border strip - look ok.