Large format tiles

[lindberg]

Dear forum

Greetings

Four queries am would be most greafull for advice on please.....I have been advised, by she who will be obeyed,... that our project requires 90x45 tiles, have found agreeable tile ..Saime Kaleido Avirio, have been told by prospective tiler to expect to pay £44 p/m2 extra over normal tile laying rate..... I'm looking at 70-85mts2.... which I have difficulty in comprehending when we are talking m2 is this less than reasonable .. I think/feel so, floor will be new, underfloor piped system, slurry screed.

2)I propose to utilise rectified tile for a "crisp" edge ... is the benifit from this or am I just paying a primium for no good reason?

3) I see benefits from dry laying systems [eg. access after laying etc ]does anyone have experience or comments regarding this method?

4) Is there any web site or place where laying patterns/design can be viewed for this size tile??

Best regards

 

[Gazzer]

Sorry we dont discuss pricing in the open forum and it would vary from area to area over the country.

 

[lindberg]

My apologies for that .. actually do know better.

Perhaps question 1) may have been better phrased as : why would 90x 45 tiles attract a 130% laying premium per m2, It is acknowledged they are
heavy ....location is g/f,
may take a bit longer time to level,
cost more if broken...

What other factors would my naiveity have failed to recognise?

 

[Perry]

I wouldent think they would i first laid them ten years ago i have always got the same price as any floor tile

 

[lindberg]

Thankyou for that,most kind........... still learning my way around... any comments on other parts of query?

 

[DHTiling]

Hello and welcome..

What tile type is it..? Porcelain or stone maybe.. it is a high price either way..

 

[Max@ableskills]

Welcome along

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

Hi and:welcome:

 

[White Room]

Hi and welcome

 

[lindberg]

Thank you for response, tiles are as described in inital post, belive "porcelained stoneware" is the correct terminology.

Am I posting to the correct audience as a new fraternity member?

 

[SandyFloor]

Welcome.........

 

[Ian]

Welcome along