British Ceramic wall & floor tiles for bathroom floor?

[Adam Giles]

Have just bought some BCT wall and floor tiles for our new bathroom floor, well shower room really, approx 4 sqm.
Our tiler has told us that BCT wall & floor tiles aren't up to the job of being used on the floor and will crack.
Anyone have experience of opinion on this?

Tiles are "BCT50650" Luna

 

[Time's Ran Out]

IMHO - in my honest opinion - he’s 100% correct!

 

[Andy Allen]

Agree, there more wall tile than floor tile, and on a wooden substrate won't last five minutes...

 

[GoneGuy]

Totally agree, they are too soft for floors

 

[Bathfix Bob]

Have just bought some BCT wall and floor tiles for our new bathroom floor, well shower room really, approx 4 sqm.
Our tiler has told us that BCT wall & floor tiles aren't up to the job of being used on the floor and will crack.
Anyone have experience of opinion on this?

Tiles are "BCT50650" Luna

Take the tiles back to the shop and get some suitable floor tiles, don't let him fob you off saying they are fine. Word needs to get back to BCT we have had enough of their rubbish.

 

[Waluigi]

Had this about 5 years ago. Customer bought the tiles and wanted me to lay them on the floor. I refused despite it suggesting it was OK. Customer went back to B&Q about five times and each time was told they’re fine. I just said it was an error on the box and there’s no way I can fit them.

I agree about it getting back to BCT. It’s a disgrace and completely embarrassing for the British Manufacturing Industry.

What does it say on the box ‘Proudly made in Britain’ Or something. Pah. Nothing to be proud about. Rant over

 

[Adam Giles]

Thanks for all the replies.
So is it BCT tiles that are no good for floors? Or do I need to lookout for other signs that "floor" tiles are not upto the job?

 

[Adam Giles]

Take the tiles back to the shop and get some suitable floor tiles, don't let him fob you off saying they are fine. Word needs to get back to BCT we have had enough of their rubbish.

Bought online unfortunately, so not be able to take them back.

 

[Dumbo]

Bought online unfortunately, so not be able to take them back.

What so it's the you have no rights

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Thanks for all the replies.
So is it BCT tiles that are no good for floors? Or do I need to lookout for other signs that "floor" tiles are not upto the job?

You should be looking for porcelain tiles for the floor and not ceramic that are only internal use. As previously stated these are indeed a wall tile biscuit and too soft for flooring use. They will crack, chip, and stain .

 

[Adam Giles]

You should be looking for porcelain tiles for the floor and not ceramic that are only internal use. As previously stated these are indeed a wall tile biscuit and too soft for flooring use. They will crack, chip, and stain .

Right, so ceramic floor tiles are to be avoided?
Thanks. Will start the search again!

 

[Tilergal]

Porcelain/natural stone will never let you down. More expensive but you get what you pay for.

 

[Michael Adam]

porcelain tile is harder than ceramic and offers greater design flexibility. porcelain tile is more refined and purified.