Dear forum,
Our quote includes tiles in the above size at 30 euros per square meter (approximately $30 per square yard) including installation. Our general contractor has also openly mentioned that many homeowners choose a larger format. This would be significantly more expensive due to the need for a second worker, more difficult installation, and increased material usage. I find myself wavering daily between "there's no need to follow every trend" and "maybe I'll regret the smaller formats for the next 40 years."
My parents-in-law recently installed a bathroom with this size of tile, which we like very much. We have planned to use the tiles for the hallways, entrance area, kitchen, and bathrooms. Using different tiles is not an option for us.
Could you please share your experiences and feedback?
Our quote includes tiles in the above size at 30 euros per square meter (approximately $30 per square yard) including installation. Our general contractor has also openly mentioned that many homeowners choose a larger format. This would be significantly more expensive due to the need for a second worker, more difficult installation, and increased material usage. I find myself wavering daily between "there's no need to follow every trend" and "maybe I'll regret the smaller formats for the next 40 years."
My parents-in-law recently installed a bathroom with this size of tile, which we like very much. We have planned to use the tiles for the hallways, entrance area, kitchen, and bathrooms. Using different tiles is not an option for us.
Could you please share your experiences and feedback?
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Bertram10028 Dec 2021 19:01In my previous apartment, I had something similar to your favorite tile 1. It was too light to hide dirt, but otherwise quite unobtrusive.
Loriot’s Mr. Winkelmann would have really enjoyed that. 😀
Myrna_Loy schrieb:
We went to the tile showroom four weeks ago, and with the tens of thousands of gray-beige shades, I felt like I went into a coma.
Loriot’s Mr. Winkelmann would have really enjoyed that. 😀
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majuhenema28 Dec 2021 19:05Myrna_Loy schrieb:
I really don’t like large formats that are cut off like that.That’s exactly what I noticed on site as well, and that was the point of my question: This could have been solved more cleverly with one format, right?
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Myrna_Loy28 Dec 2021 19:24You have to plan extremely precisely – and as mentioned before, to achieve a really good look, bricklayers and plasterers have to work like clockmakers. A friend planned the layout of his bathroom around the floor-to-ceiling tiles. The rest of the floor was only considered afterward. To make sure the large tiles in the hallway fit, he had walls doubled up to avoid cutting a 10cm (4 inch) strip along the edges. The door frames and doors are also flush-mounted to avoid any cutting. The construction process took ages. He was proud as punch.
For me, though, it all just looks like fifty shades of builder’s beige. And about as individual as a conference hotel. 🙂
For me, though, it all just looks like fifty shades of builder’s beige. And about as individual as a conference hotel. 🙂
Myrna_Loy schrieb:
Felt like being put into a coma by gray-beige.For several years now, it's been called "Greige," which doesn’t make it any better. As a subjective note, I would include three words: ban "Greige"!
majuhenema schrieb:
Photo 3: 30 x 60 cm (12 x 24 inches) tiled bathroom with retouched wifeThis photo clearly shows that the use of smaller tiles has become more common, and mosaic/patterned layouts are gaining popularity instead of the traditional brick joint (subway tile) pattern.majuhenema schrieb:
Photo 5: Example bathroom. Is this tile installation sensible/good or poorly done?It’s okay. I would say rather: wrong tile, wrong size. If you have 120 cm (47 inch) walls, you shouldn't use 100 cm (39 inch) tiles. The built-in cabinet next to the toilet dictates the grout line since it’s probably difficult to cut the tile to fit within the cabinet opening.
majuhenema schrieb:
That’s exactly what I noticed on site and what my question was about: This could have been handled more skillfully with a different tile size, right?Yes, with another size.majuhenema schrieb:
Photo 1: Favorite tile 1
Photo 2: Favorite tile 2What kind of surface finish are you thinking of? Matte, right? And would you prefer smooth or rather textured? How expensive are the two tiles?
majuhenema schrieb:
As promised, here is my experience report. First, the key facts:
Our gut feeling was confirmed at the showrooms. For our house, we want the tiles to look clean and modern. My wife also wants the same tile to be used in every tiled room, possibly in different sizes. For the color, we want a light, clear gray (so not with a brownish tint or too strong a pattern). I’ve photographed two favorites from the sample drawer. We also passed by a showroom bathroom tiled with 30 x 60cm (12 x 24 inches) wall tiles. I really don’t like it because of all the grout lines. Next to it was a shower with 120 x 280cm (47 x 110 inches) tiles. That was amazing. We also looked at different laying patterns. We have to stick with the running bond (staggered) pattern. 🙂
In summary, according to @Steffi33, our taste could be described as “Greek airport toilet but in light.” 😉
What thoughts come to you professionals when you read my lines and look at the photos?
Photo 1: Favorite tile 1
Photo 2: Favorite tile 2
Photo 3: Bathroom tiled with 30 x 60cm (12 x 24 inches) tiles with wife retouched out
Photo 4: Shower with 280 x 120cm (110 x 47 inches) wall tile. Few grout joints, I really like that
Photo 5: Example bathroom. Is this a reasonable/good or poor installation?
Photo 6: Bathroom with 45 x 90cm (18 x 36 inches) tile, but with a tone that is too brown and too dark Do you already have a tiler? Especially if your tiler hears 120 x 280cm (47 x 110 inches) 🙂
We had the experience back then that only a few were willing or able to install large format tiles.
For 100 x 150cm (39 x 59 inches), they need two people to lift the slabs. It also costs accordingly...
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