porcelain question

[moose]

hi,im new here,just stumbled across the forum whilst looking for info on my next project,looks like a lot of peeps with lots of good info/advice on here
anyway im just about to get my bathroom semi renovated,im installing a frameless shower,under floor heating and tiled floor,my question is this,should a self levelling compound be laid over the heating to avoid any damage from a trowel to the heating mats,im just trying to understand how you prep the floor correctly without damaging the ufh
also im looking at using a porcelain tile,will this be very slippery in a bathroom,dont want to step out the shower and end up on my backside.
any advice would be much appreciated
moose:rockon2:

 

[Del W]

Welcome to TF. SLC over ufh is the way to go.If you dont want to slip over dont go for a polished tile.

 

[nybor62]

as above. i have a mat porcelain tile in kitch , when wet they are slippery , just be carefull .

 

[moose]

thanks for the speedy response
slc it is then,im trying to make this bathroom very contemporary,,it has some white tiling on the walls which is going to stay and white cladding around the bath and walls,,the room will be used by an elderly lady so slipping over is no no,,what type of tile would you suggest other than porcelain ? is there a shiny non slip type of material ? i dont mind spending a few bob either as id rather pay for top quality than maybe a mass produced cheaper version

 

[paul damian]

Hi moose , would ceramic not be up to scratch. Plenty of styles and non slip in ceramic. Just go for a matt finish. And welcome to the forum.

 

[White Room]

Hi and welcome...

 

[paul damian]

moose try stone mosaics , they wouldnt be slippy underfoot and they look good aswell.

 

[moose]

thanks for the advice,,im not really into mosaics if im honest,but i will take a good look around before purchasing,,also i need a tiler in bognor,not sure if i should be posting this in a different thread,maybe someone could advise me

 

[DHTiling]

Yes, use the I'm looking for a tiler section on the home page..

 

[mikebaywok]

To be honest I prefer mosaics..but for the info guys! It was really helpful!
pokies
Cheers

 

[Deleted member 1779]

And I would also check with your tile supplier that the tile yo are buying is anti-slip or non slip.
They should know what part of their ranges are suitable and its a reasonable question for you to ask them.

 

[London tilers]

This might help,InvisaTread Anti-Slip Solution White Porcelain Tiles - YouTube it's a coating for porcelain tiles.I've never used it but I know there are coating out there for this purpose.