Hello, we are currently planning our flooring.
We visited a home improvement store to get an initial overview and had basically decided on anthracite-colored, polished FSZ tiles for the kitchen and the same tiles in a matte finish for the hallway, cloakroom, utility room, etc.
However, I have come across information online about issues such as “clouding,” “hazing,” difficulties in cleaning, water stains that cannot be wiped away, and similar problems.
So my question to you is: has anyone experienced something similar and would choose differently today?
What alternatives are there?
Best regards, amelie74
We visited a home improvement store to get an initial overview and had basically decided on anthracite-colored, polished FSZ tiles for the kitchen and the same tiles in a matte finish for the hallway, cloakroom, utility room, etc.
However, I have come across information online about issues such as “clouding,” “hazing,” difficulties in cleaning, water stains that cannot be wiped away, and similar problems.
So my question to you is: has anyone experienced something similar and would choose differently today?
What alternatives are there?
Best regards, amelie74
amelie74 schrieb:
We got an initial overview at the hardware storeA hardware store can be useful for an initial look (a quick stop in the tile section when buying paint), but it is not the right place for making decisions. For that, there are specialized tile or bathroom supply stores available everywhere.
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Polle 196714 Feb 2015 18:13I would advise against polished porcelain tiles.
Eighteen years ago, we made the mistake of installing dark polished porcelain tiles in the entrance area. You end up constantly cleaning and polishing, and despite all that, as soon as someone walks over them in socks, it’s frustrating—you can see every single mark.
If you choose porcelain tiles, go for the unpolished type, as it is more resistant. We have those in the basement, and they hold up much better.
Eighteen years ago, we made the mistake of installing dark polished porcelain tiles in the entrance area. You end up constantly cleaning and polishing, and despite all that, as soon as someone walks over them in socks, it’s frustrating—you can see every single mark.
If you choose porcelain tiles, go for the unpolished type, as it is more resistant. We have those in the basement, and they hold up much better.