Gulf Stone Quartz Tile -10mm Or 12mm And Type Of Grout

Paul Panteli · Mar 23, 2016

Hi,

New member on here.

Looking to get our kitchen floor changed. We want to use the Gulf Stone (Stardust) Quartz in black (600 x 600) and have spent days reading how many different version there are in the market - China, Turkey, Spain and Oman. Also there are two different thickness sizes 10mm & 12mm.

I contacted Star Tek who advise are the sole distributors for Gulf Stone tiles from Oman to the UK and they confirmed that there products are all 10mm thick. Have seen other online retailers sell the same type of tile as 12mm.

I would guess the thicker the better but we are looking to find the best quality tile and keep reading that the Gulf (Oman) are the best but yet there size are only 10mm thick - has anyone purchased these before? any issues? or thoughts on this.

Also, looking to get the strongest grout possible, as the kitchen floor will always get dirty. Read on the forum that Epoxy grout is really good? any thoughts.

Much appreciated.

Paul

Dan172 · Mar 23, 2016

Hey bud, we sell them. The ones from the Gulf of Oman. I just measure them for you, the ones we have are just 10mm thick. I don't think they do a 12mm one. Well not to my knowledge. Any more questions just ask. I hope this helps

Paul Panteli · Mar 23, 2016

Thanks for reply. Are you able to send a picture of the packaging (front and back) please.

J Sid · Mar 23, 2016

Gulf Stone are what I would recommend.
Are you fixing them yourself?

What is the substrate you are fixing to and what adhesive do you plan to you for fixing?

Any of the top brands are suitable for you kitchen floor, epoxy is not really necessary.

Paul Panteli · Mar 23, 2016

A friend of mine will be fixing them. Been told to use the Ultimate S2 adhesive? any good for this? Going on a cement floor.

The kitchen already has quartz tiles (300 x 300) in beige - these were there when we purchased the house. They measure at 12mm - not sure where they are from though.

Why would the Gulf tiles be thinner then the rest?

On the grout, looking for something that will not absorb liquids if any spills on the floor - which was why people suggested Expoxy?

Lee@emctiles · Mar 24, 2016

Id have no problems recommending Ultimate S2 for gulfstone, we do daily.

heres what it says on the box

J Sid · Mar 24, 2016

Lee@TileTown said:
Id have no problems recommending Ultimate S2 for gulfstone, we do daily.

heres what it says on the box

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But not what Gulf Stone recommend

Paul Panteli · Mar 24, 2016

Thanks for the photos Lee. Just ordered some from you now to test and see what they are like.

Do you recommend sealing the tile before grouting? i know that the gulfstone say that they are sealed already but do you suggest doing these again?

Stef · Mar 24, 2016

Gulf stone are the only quartz I will fit.
I have always fitted them with an S1 addy & never ever had a problem.
The ultimate Lee talks about is one of the best adhesives on the market.
I got asked from my local tile giant to test Mapei granirapid 2 part addy & I will never use it again, horrible stuff.

J Sid · Mar 24, 2016

Lee@TileTown said:
Id have no problems recommending Ultimate S2 for gulfstone, we do daily.

heres what it says on the box

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Have they removed the "Use Latex Based Adhesive " from the front of the box Lee?
I noticed you didn't photo the top of the box!!!

Paul Panteli · Mar 24, 2016

Reading the Gulfstone installation is recommends using Latex based adhesive, but have also heard many people install these with Ultimate S2.

When the old tiles are removed from the concrete floor, i will want the floor primed - can anyone suggest a good primer?

White Room · Mar 24, 2016

Paul Panteli said:
Thanks for the photos Lee. Just ordered some from you now to test and see what they are like.

Do you recommend sealing the tile before grouting? i know that the gulfstone say that they are sealed already but do you suggest doing these again?

Stef said:
Gulf stone are the only quartz I will fit.
I have always fitted them with an S1 addy & never ever had a problem.
The ultimate Lee talks about is one of the best adhesives on the market.
I got asked from my local tile giant to test Mapei granirapid 2 part addy & I will never use it again, horrible stuff.

Is that the one that takes ages to go off and the liquid is sbr ?

Stef · Mar 24, 2016

whitebeam said:
Is that the one that takes ages to go off and the liquid is sbr ?

Yeah, think I remember you trying it as well & I think we both came to the same conclusion.

Stef · Mar 25, 2016

Paul Panteli said:
Reading the Gulfstone installation is recommends using Latex based adhesive, but have also heard many people install these with Ultimate S2.

When the old tiles are removed from the concrete floor, i will want the floor primed - can anyone suggest a good primer?

I phoned Weber technical years ago & they told me that their rapid spf would be fine to use on gulfstone Quartz, CTD also told me the same,
This is an s1 addy.

Use an SBR or Acrylic primer & you will be fine.

Lee@emctiles · Mar 25, 2016

JulianSidney said:
Have they removed the "Use Latex Based Adhesive " from the front of the box Lee?
I noticed you didn't photo the top of the box!!!

Hi @JulianSidney it does state that on the box, correct.

however, i believe that TM have indeed written a spec for fixing this Gulfstone to your good self, why not upload the letter to the forum so we can put this to bed.

Ulitmate is perfectly fine to use with Gulfstone.

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