Quartz Stardust Tiles 60 x 60

[Brenners71]

Hi there, we are planning on having quartz stardust tiles fitted through the whole of the downstairs of our house, approx 80 sq.m. I keep hearing about these tiles lifting over underfloor heating that's connected to central heating system. The tiles I have found are not the cheap ones they are 97% quartz & the rest being resin. I have been told by Topps Tiles that they won't lift as not the cheap tiles from China! I have also been told by another company not suitable for Ufh! Confused.com! I called The Tile Association & they told me to have Ditra matting laid between the tile & ufh and this will prevent movement & moisture but I still am worried abut the lifting/warping as it's costing us a lot of money & I'll be devastated if it does happen. Would gratefully receive advice from you professional tilers out there!! Many thanks

 

[White Room]

I would try and get some written assurance about if they would warp or even contact the manufacturer but if you do go ahead use a 2 part adhesive

 

[Chalker]

Any doubt, don't waste your money.
Find a product that you like, AND is guaranteed suitable for your floor.

 

[Lithofin BOB]

I would try and get some written assurance about if they would warp or even contact the manufacturer but if you do go ahead use a 2 part adhesive

It is important to consider the high coefficient of thermal expansion of resinagglomerated tile, this will certainly be an isue on the larger format tiles ,as above ,Consult the tilesupplier before using resin agglomerated tiles with underfloor heating systems.

Whitebeam, is there a need for more expansion joints ( smaller bays) to eleviate possible movement with these type of tiles and UHF ?

Also, dependant on the quality of resin binders of the aglomerate consult with your supplier, if you will need to seal prior to grouting , if quality is good you should be fine without. Will also depend on the chip make up of the tile, marble quartz,,granite or mix etc

 

[Concrete guy]

Buy star galaxy granite instead. It is far more fit for purpose for flooring.

If your quartz floor dulls and scratches, which it will, it is extremely difficult to refinish in place. Not impossible, but difficult. Difficult to a degree that grinding, repolishing and bringing back the finish would cost the same as buying it and refitting new.

Granite on the other hand is more easily maintained and would be entirely unaffected by underfloor heating being a volcanic rock.

Think of Quartz as a decorative product, it's fine in areas of the house that have low or easy traffic such as upstairs bathrooms. In a main thoroughfare it will look dull in a matter of months.

I was involved in the manufacture of quartz for some time. Trust me when I tell you granite is a far superior product.

 

[Chalker]

Buy star galaxy granite instead. It is far more fit for purpose for flooring.

If your quartz floor dulls and scratches, which it will, it is extremely difficult to refinish in place. Not impossible, but difficult. Difficult to a degree that grinding, repolishing and bringing back the finish would cost the same as buying it and refitting new.

Granite on the other hand is more easily maintained and would be entirely unaffected by underfloor heating being a volcanic rock.

Think of Quartz as a decorative product, it's fine in areas of the house that have low or easy traffic such as upstairs bathrooms. In a main thoroughfare it will look dull in a matter of months.

I was involved in the manufacture of quartz for some time. Trust me when I tell you granite is a far superior product.

Very good post Allan.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

The tile supplier is always going to tell you their product is first choice and the best!

 

[Stef]

I would listen to Alan ATS on this one.
I have fitted gulf stone quartz on top of wet ufh in a small toilet, 4m2.
They say it is acceptable but what will happen also with yours it will fade with UV light & it won't look great in a few months time..

 

[m3fitter]

these are the beasts, in Ringo Stars house in Chertsey, oh and Alan, didn't I fit the silicon quartz gloss white stuff for the Bose family in hersham for you, is it the same stuff ??

 

[pete f]

Good advice from ats star galaxy is the idea not affected by ufh why choose a product that will create issues in the future?

 

[White Room]

I would listen to Alan ATS on this one.
I have fitted gulf stone quartz on top of wet ufh in a small toilet, 4m2.
They say it is acceptable but what will happen also with yours it will fade with UV light & it won't look great in a few months time..

The quartz stardust state on the packaging it's is gulf stone or connected to....mine did anyway.

 

[Chalker]

Don't you just hate it when the op gets good advise, but decides never to reply to posts.:mad2:

 

[White Room]

Happens sooooooo often.....

 

[Brenners71]

Thanks all so much for your advice. Have decided not to go for quartz now but will look into Galaxy Granite as an alternative!!!

 

[Dave]

Gulftstone , the only quartz based tile that i trust.. or if in black ( Star galaxy ) then cheaper to go the granite stone route .