800x800 Homogeneous Tiles

[newhouse 0]

Hi Guys,

New to this forum. Just got a resale flat and thinking of replcaing the current tiles with 800x800 homogeous tiles .

Most ID advise us against it, claiming that there is normally warping at the ends, creating bumps at the joints between tiles.

spoken to a tile supplier, they say this is not the case. They told me the IDs normally advise against 800x800 because more labour intensive. If theres is any uneveness, usually its the workmanship problem, not the tiles.

Appreciate any feedback on this. Thanks!

Jim

[applefreak 1]

yes it's more labour intensive

so far no problem with my 800 x 800 tiles

have to say the tiler did a pretty good job

[newhouse 0]

yes it's more labour intensive

so far no problem with my 800 x 800 tiles

have to say the tiler did a pretty good job !!

Thanks for your reply.

So, can i say that all those warping talk by the IDs are complete bull****?

Any forseeable problems in future?

Thanks

[applefreak 1]

hmm so far i've been staying at my new place for 6 months

only grouse would be the usual dirty grout line and obvious dirt/hair on light coloured tiles

won't say the warping talk is complete bull excretion

but the same goes for those 600 x 600, it really depends on your luck

warpage seem to be a problem with China tiles, though mine came from China too !!

Edited March 27, 2008 by applefreak

[yokine9a 1]

Yes, what applefreak said is correct, it depends on the tiles you choose. I chose a tile design which is made in China and according to Patrick, I was the only one who had warping problem with that tile design

The uncle who did my tiling work said even Europe made tiles have warping problem but not as much as China ones.

[zirhk3355 1]

If the tiler says it will warp, I think usually its because they have no confidence in doing it. Laying 800x800 tiles is not just labour-intensive but also require certain amount of skill.

Well, since the tiler does not dare to do it, then you have to consider if you want to force him to do lor.