Difference in fitting Porcelain Tile vs Ceramic

bigsteve

Hi,

I got a quote from a tiler which I was happy about, based upon fitting ceramic tiles.

I've now gone and bought porcelain tiles.

Does it make any difference?
Is it harder to cut porcelain?
Would it be a more expensive job to fit?
Can ready-mixed adhesive be used on porcelain as it can with ceramic?

I'd appeciate some advice before I inform the tiler of my change in material of the tiles.

It's a smallish area - 17 sq m - I've bought 19 sq m

Cheers,

Steve

ormus

porcelain tiles are usually used as wall tiles. ceramic tiles are harder and when made thicker are usually used for floors.
(simplification, but generally the idea).

andyhop

ormus wrote: »

porcelain tiles are usually used as wall tiles. ceramic tiles are harder and when made thicker are usually used for floors.
(simplification, but generally the idea).

ceramic tiles are harder....I think not

Porcelain and one of the hardest materials to cut and drill,Grade 5 porcelain which most of the stuff is requires a good snap cutter and diamond drills

I normally charge a small % more for porcelain and natural stones due to the extra wear and tear on tools,I have been know to use a £25 armeg PTC drill on Gemmini young stone tiles and only get 8 holes out of a drill before blunt

Porcelain requires also a cement based adhesive