ceramic (non porcelain) tiles on bathroom floor - why not

[cowgomoo]

Hi Y'all, is it a matter of strength or porosity or wear & tear or just what precisely. Surely thousands of m2 have been tiled non porcelain before porcelain became within the budget of most people and if they all came off or were crappy then the fashion for tiling floors would never have got started except for the super rich ? Just been bugging me and I like to know the answers, Cow.

 

[cowgomoo]

Hi TPW, that is most helpful. Is this number rating anywhere obvious on the box for example or would you have to contact the manufacturer ? Cow.

 

[TPW]

If the store you bought them from cant help you, i would give the manufacturer a ring and they should be able to tell you .

 

[Rich]

[h=3]Tiles[/h]This post might give you a little bit more info on the difference between ceramic and porcelain. All the info you need on the tiles SHOULD (not all the time) be on the box, they will state whether they are suitable for walls or floors. As above, if the info is not on the box, get hold of the supplier/manufacturer and check