Hi all

How easy are ceramic floor tiles to cut compared to wall tiles?
Are they likely to crack if properly laid on a concrete floor?
Are there differing qualities of ceramic tiles - the only ones er indoors
likes are from Homobase and I've never really rated their stuff.
Presumably it is better to lay tiles before fitting architraves and
skirting?
What to do at rad pipes - is it a case of having a purpose made "break" in
the tile across the pipe hole?

TIA

Phil

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TheScullster wrote:
Are there differing qualities of ceramic tiles - the only ones er
indoors likes are from Homobase and I've never really rated their stuff.

I used some porcelain ones from them and they're fine. Generally Homebase
stuff is of good quality but not such good value as others.

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TheScullster
wibbled on Monday 30 November 2009 15:41

Hi all

How easy are ceramic floor tiles to cut compared to wall tiles?

No different. Score n snap worked like a dream on mine (which were smooth
grazed ceramic) and a wet cutter went through like butter.

Are they likely to crack if properly laid on a concrete floor?

Not at all unless you really cock up the adhesive - eg leave large voids. I
tried hard to bed mine 100% but even if bedded 80+% you'd be fairly unlucky
to crack it.

Are there differing qualities of ceramic tiles - the only ones er indoors
likes are from Homobase and I've never really rated their stuff.

I got mine from WallsAndFloors.co.uk - predictable delivery (2-3 days
typically). Yes, quality varies. But you can order samples of many tiles
from the above place for very little money - I would certainly advise
giving the prospective tile a good look over. It usually becomes apparent
if it's a decent make or a rubbish one.

Presumably it is better to lay tiles before fitting architraves and
skirting?

I would if you have the opportunity.

What to do at rad pipes - is it a case of having a purpose made "break" in
the tile across the pipe hole?

2 options that I know of:

a) Tile holesaw in the pipe position then 2 straight cuts to remove the
piece whole, and then replace it behind the pipe whilst laying.

b) 2 straight cuts, manual score across the end and snap out a rectangle.
Fiddle with file/wet cutter/hand tile saw until you get a round fit. Or
simplfy and do a square fit round the pipe. Probably will be OK round a
small 15mm pipe. Bigger pipes woul dlook a bit naff if you didn't do a
rounded cut.

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On 30 Nov, 15:41, "TheScullster" wrote:
Hi all

How easy are ceramic floor tiles to cut compared to wall tiles?
Are they likely to crack if properly laid on a concrete floor?
Are there differing qualities of ceramic tiles - the only ones er indoors
likes are from Homobase and I've never really rated their stuff.
Presumably it is better to lay tiles before fitting architraves and
skirting?
What to do at rad pipes - is it a case of having a purpose made "break" in
the tile across the pipe hole?

TIA

Phil

Make sure that the surface you are laying them onto is absolutley
solid with no movement - otherwise the grout will crack.

Mark.

wibbled on Tuesday 01 December 2009 13:42

On 30 Nov, 15:41, "TheScullster" wrote:
Hi all

How easy are ceramic floor tiles to cut compared to wall tiles?
Are they likely to crack if properly laid on a concrete floor?
Are there differing qualities of ceramic tiles - the only ones er indoors
likes are from Homobase and I've never really rated their stuff.
Presumably it is better to lay tiles before fitting architraves and
skirting?
What to do at rad pipes - is it a case of having a purpose made "break"
in the tile across the pipe hole?

TIA

Phil

Make sure that the surface you are laying them onto is absolutley
solid with no movement - otherwise the grout will crack.

Mark.

Or, if you are laying on a flexible substrate such as plywood, use flexible
adhesive (Class S2 is I think the best) and a flexible grout - or - the
manufacturer's additive products (IME latex liquid instead of water) to
achieve the same.


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