black and white tiles under freestanding bath

[newplumb]

Hi guys,

Could anyone recommend some good tiles to go under a freestanding bath. The pattern is going to be black and white squares in diamond format, and although the bath is a modern acrylic rolltop and not a heavyweight cast iron one, I'm still concerned about the tiles cracking under the feet, and the ones I've seen in Tilegiant (Forte) don't look strong enough to me (under the tiles it will probably be 18mm ply + 6mm hardiebacker, or something similar).

So I'm looking for some good black and white tiles, in the 300-350mm region. Anyone got any suggestions?

Thanks
Matt

 

[merlecollins]

Any solid porcelain will do mate, unless you find a decent glazed porcelain

 

[jay]

hi if the prep work on floor is right and tiles laid correct they shouldnt crack:8providing you use floor tiles)

 

[merlecollins]

hi if the prep work on floor is right and tiles laid correct they shouldnt crack

That as well...:lol:

 

[newplumb]

Thanks both,

Any suggestions for a supplier? The black porcelain tiles I've seen around all seem to be bigger than 400mm. I'm after black and white tiles (for a diamond pattern) around 300mm.

Ta (I'm in Forest Hill, South London btw)

 

[david campbell]

proper tile shop,if your worried about quality,then head to tile giant,ctd,topps etc. it isn't the inferior quality that b&q or homebase serve up

 

[White Room]

Tiles must have a solid bed of adhesive