"anna" wrote in message
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Need advice - we would like to intall glossy ceramic tiles in Entry
way.

We are going to have a contractor install them.
Are there any pluses or minuses ceramic tiles ?

Any pointers on the grout ? thin grout better than thicker grout ?

or installation pointers ?

Any suggestions, input would be highly appreciated.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Anna

Ditto the comments on glossy tiles being very slippery when wet. Most floor
tiles are not made with a high gloss finish because of this. The thick or
thin grout lines is really a matter of aesthetics. In general, larger tiles
have thicker grout lines. I would keep the lines as small as possible on the
idea that it's easier to keep the tile clean than it is to keep the grout
line clean. About 1/4" for a 10" or 12" tile.

Another down side to high gloss tiles is that scratches will show more
readily and depending upon the color, dust and water spots will show up more
(like having a black car).

-al sung
Rapid Realm Technology, Inc.
Hopkinton, MA