bowed quartz floor tiles

[jay]

It was interesting to read the report of your bowed quartz tiles! I have exactly the same problem, we have underfloor heating as well. I think our tiles orignated from the same manufacturer but everyone is denying that there is any problem! I have got nowhere with the supplier and am at a loss now to know what to do.

as Dave says any pics of your tiles :8:

 

[Celiab]

If the adhesive is such an important factor when fixing these tiles, why don't the manufacturers make sure that they include this information on the box? Also we were assured that they were suitable for ufh. No pictures have had to take up most of the tiles becuase otherwise we couldn't use the room!

 

[DHTiling]

Because it is the duty of the installer to know what to use on certain products.. and if in doubt at all then they should contact the adhesive tech line to confirm.

 

[Celiab]

I don't think my builder had any doubts, he has laid thousands of tiles over many years without any problems and when we bought them the supplier did not say that they needed anything special.

 

[DHTiling]

Then both are at fault..

Also just because your builder has laid 1000's of tiles doesn't mean he has done it right..?

The retailer should have at least said what to use and seal them with..

 

[christine56]

Oh my Goodess just about to order this type of tiles from Tiles HQ ( 20M2) ... Are they reputable I wonder? Any feedback would be :welcome:... I have No underfloor heating in my kitchen though. Any advice on correct adehesive / grout to use would be much appreciated if I go ahead with them. Floor is concreted. Thanks

 

[faithhealer]

Oh my Goodess just about to order this type of tiles from Tiles HQ ( 20M2) ... Are they reputable I wonder? Any feedback would be :welcome:... I have No underfloor heating in my kitchen though. Any advice on correct adehesive / grout to use would be much appreciated if I go ahead with them. Floor is concreted. Thanks

welcome to the forum Christine, say hi http://www.tilersforums.com/new-members-say-hi-here/

 

[DHTiling]

Tiles HQ are a good comp..

Mapei Grani-rapid adhesive and ultra colour grout and LTP MPG sealer.

 

[christine56]

Thanx for that Dave ... They were very helpful when I spoke to them to order the sample tile ... So looking forward to the sparkle in my kitchen. :hurray:

 

[monkeyhanger]

I ordered from Tiles HQ for the black quartz tiles to go in my ensuite, on the walls. They're looking good. As long as you don't have under floor heating then these shouldn't be a problem. These types of tile are on the floor at my local Debenhams and look great as a floor tile with downlighting to catch the mirror pieces. Tiles HQ were very helpful throughout the ordering process and i'm about to order some more of these tiles for my main bathroom.

As a materials scientist and not a pro tiler (DIY'er), I would say any resin based tile is going to be sensitive to strong heat sources. The resins that hold these tiles together have a low melting/softening point compared to a ceramic/porcelain/stone tile that should be dimensionally stable to hundreds of degrees (although the adhesive won't be).