Hello everyone,
On Tuesday, we will be reviewing our tile samples.
Are there any specific characteristics we should keep in mind?
What I mean is: with laminate flooring, for example, there is an abrasion class to consider. A low abrasion class means that with heavy use, the laminate will wear out more quickly.
Is there something similar to watch out for with tiles?
I could imagine that factors like heat transfer and heat retention depend on the tile thickness or material.
Perhaps there are also certain features related to tile floor cleaning that we should consider (for example, tiles made from material XY might be easier to clean than tiles made from material Z).
This is the kind of question I have in mind.
So, go ahead—what should we pay attention to?
On Tuesday, we will be reviewing our tile samples.
Are there any specific characteristics we should keep in mind?
What I mean is: with laminate flooring, for example, there is an abrasion class to consider. A low abrasion class means that with heavy use, the laminate will wear out more quickly.
Is there something similar to watch out for with tiles?
I could imagine that factors like heat transfer and heat retention depend on the tile thickness or material.
Perhaps there are also certain features related to tile floor cleaning that we should consider (for example, tiles made from material XY might be easier to clean than tiles made from material Z).
This is the kind of question I have in mind.
So, go ahead—what should we pay attention to?
I was thinking exactly the same. Our tiler said that you shouldn’t cut corners in the wrong place. The floor in the storage / utility room can be subject to heavy use, so it makes sense to choose higher-quality tiles. Besides, you avoid having too many different types of tiles throughout the house. It just looks a bit more consistent.
ypg schrieb:
May I ask how much higher or lower the difference is between the floor tiles in the hallway and those in the utility room? And what is the approximate area in square meters for the storage and utility rooms? Jaydee schrieb:
That’s exactly what I was thinking. Our tiler said you shouldn’t try to save money in the wrong place. The floor in the storage/utility room can be subjected to heavy use, so it’s worth investing in higher-quality tiles. Besides, you avoid having too many different types of tiles in the house, which makes everything look a bit more uniform.That’s exactly why I’m asking.
We initially chose the ugliest/cheapest tiles with a 1970s laundry room vibe for the utility room. At some point, I realized that the price difference to our nicer tiles was only about 200 euros (around 220 dollars). Considering that the doors are often left open for longer periods while cleaning, working, and handling things, and I also want the adjacent rooms to look nice (which actually makes the task feel less like a chore), the savings aren’t really worth it. So I would always recommend using the same tiles in the adjacent rooms as well. Excluding the functional basement room tip.
The price difference between tiles for the hallway/corridor and the utility/storage room is about 22 euros per square meter. The utility room is just over 12 sqm (130 sq ft), and the storage room is just under 6 sqm (65 sq ft).
Tile size for hallway/corridor/kitchen: 30 x 60 cm (12 x 24 inches)
Tile size for utility room/storage room: 30 x 30 cm (12 x 12 inches)
I understand the argument about matching tiles throughout the house, but I think the utility rooms will really just be functional spaces for us. That said, the point about tile durability does give me some pause, especially considering the regularly running washing machine. On the other hand, I believe our landlord didn’t install the highest quality tiles either, and the washing machine runs continuously on those as well.
I think it largely depends on the quality of the tile installation. If the tiler leaves a hollow space beneath the tile, the tile can break, even under lighter loads.
Because the tiles for the kitchen/hallway/corridor are larger at 30 x 60 cm (12 x 24 inches), laying them in a small room like the storage room could be more difficult and might result in higher waste.
Overall, we are quite satisfied with our decision so far — although we hadn’t actually considered this particular point.
Tile size for hallway/corridor/kitchen: 30 x 60 cm (12 x 24 inches)
Tile size for utility room/storage room: 30 x 30 cm (12 x 12 inches)
I understand the argument about matching tiles throughout the house, but I think the utility rooms will really just be functional spaces for us. That said, the point about tile durability does give me some pause, especially considering the regularly running washing machine. On the other hand, I believe our landlord didn’t install the highest quality tiles either, and the washing machine runs continuously on those as well.
I think it largely depends on the quality of the tile installation. If the tiler leaves a hollow space beneath the tile, the tile can break, even under lighter loads.
Because the tiles for the kitchen/hallway/corridor are larger at 30 x 60 cm (12 x 24 inches), laying them in a small room like the storage room could be more difficult and might result in higher waste.
Overall, we are quite satisfied with our decision so far — although we hadn’t actually considered this particular point.
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