Bathroom floor tiles

macma

We are about to have our bathroom refitted and planned floor tiles but my family say they are very cold and very slippery.We would like the stone stuff but thinks perhaps too expensive so possibly ceramic ?
Any suggestions/ comments ?
ps we're taking the bath out in favour of just a shower-bet that opens a can of worms

tpt

Bathroom floor tiles dont have to be slippy, and they are only as cold as the base they are laid on and the overnight temperature. You can consider underfloor heating but that does put the cost up.

Is your floor wooden (if its upstairs then thats likely) if so you can tile it it has to be done properly -see Fitting bathroom floor tiles - tiling on a wooden floor. not sure if your diy'ing but even if not understand whats required so you ensure you get a good job. The backerboards also offer good insulation.

RE: stone, it doesnt have to be too expensive, but its all relative - depends on your budget per square metre.

Slip resistance wise - yes do make sure you buy something that offers some resistance, a high gloss is a no-no, go for something with some texture.

If you'd like more advice, just ask. I sell tiles online so have a vested interest, but the advice is available no matter where you buy from.

Re: taking the bath out - see that quite a lot lately. it really depends on your long term plans, if your staying in the house then dont worry its your home. if your moving soon then to some its a negative, to others its a positive!

David1200

Laminate floor is no comparison to proper wooden floor, Choose real wood any day, may be more expensive but lasts 10 times as long so in effect in the long run cheaper to have the real thing !!!

HelenDaveKids

Theyre is some really gorgeous laminants now for bathrooms, water resistent ones. Some look amazingly real. I saw one in a bathroom showroom and a less expensive option in tile r us. My mate bought some water resistant lino - hers looks woody, think it was allied carpets.

Have got tile hunting on my list after finish sourcing kitchens!

dcdrinker

Hi
when I refitted my bathroom I used black porcelain tiles from B&Q they're huge (60x60 I think) and look amazing... but like most things they had pros and cons:
pros: they were incredibly cheap, the cheapest of all flooring options inc laminate and lino. They look really good, definitely have the wow factor.
cons: they're high gloss so a bit of a pain to keep spotless (and to seal if you choose to seal them). They weren't the easiest to fit as they're incredibly thick so not as easy to cut as other tile (wasn't a prob for me as the guy doing the refit had to deal with that bit). I somehow ended up with a tiny chip on one edge of one tile (not a clue who did it/ when, but under the bath mat anyway so only I know).

as for the cold/ slipping I haven't had issues with either, since I use a bath mat and wear slippers!

fa123

My aunt has very recently had her bathroom done and would recommend Fired Earth they currently have there sale on she went for some gorgeous slate tiles.

invisiblecabbage

picked up some underfloor heating kit from Focus about 50% reduction hth

vax2002

Why not go for a wetroom, thats a walk in level shower in ceramics , costs more but is the bees knees.
ceramic tilers are licking it off the stones themselves with ppf housing projects getting stopped so you wont have much trouble finding a good tiler.

tillycat123

2 bathrooms refitted last year. One in travertine with walk in shower. Freezing cold underfoot all year round. SHould have had underfloor, but tiler said as tiles so thick I would barely notice the heat. Very expensive tiles. Would I tile like this again. No, looks fab but cold and very expensive. Don't find slippery at all.

Second bathroom. Huge porcelain cream tiles from topps, a fraction of the cost I think something like £7 a tile, very shiny bathroom looks fab, not cold underfoot at all compared to the travertine. Can be slippery, have to be careful when getting out of the bath. Would I use these again. YES. Plan on using them in a kitchen refit.The look is just like something off Grand Designs.

ormus

you must be mad to fit laminate in any wet area. bathroom or kitchen.
take no notice of any laminate warranty. if they get soaked they are ruined.
and remember, even if they do actually pay out, (a big if) they will only pay for the product itself. not the labour costs.
install the proper floor tiles. job done.

macma

Thankyou everyone some very interesting information something you often don't get from the retailer(tpt being an exception- most helpful)
We have a couple of months as our fitter is very busy ('cos he's very good)so will look into it further.:T