Topps Stardust Quartz Black vs Tile HQ Starlight

[gemmatrent]

Hi - first post so appreciate all help and comments! I want the Topps Stardust Quartz Black 60x30 tiles for kitchen floor costing £116 per sq m. Tile HQ has their Starlight Quartz tile which looks similar for £47 per sq m.
That's a massive difference!
Does anyone know the difference in terms of quality and looks? Topps tells me there's is from company 'Gulfstone' in Saudi Arabia whereas Tile HQ is from company called 'Quartz Stone' in Turkey. Also in terms of installing I've been told different things by different companies- some say seal, some say no sealing needed.
Please anyone who have seen the 2 different tiles give me some advice. And are the Tile HQ ones just as good as Topps?

Thanks very much!

 

[Colour Republic]

You shouldn't need to pay anything over £60-£65 for gulf stone.

 

[Andy Tiler]

Hi - first post so appreciate all help and comments! I want the Topps Stardust Quartz Black 60x30 tiles for kitchen floor costing £116 per sq m. Tile HQ has their Starlight Quartz tile which looks similar for £47 per sq m.
That's a massive difference!
Does anyone know the difference in terms of quality and looks? Topps tells me there's is from company 'Gulfstone' in Saudi Arabia whereas Tile HQ is from company called 'Quartz Stone' in Turkey. Also in terms of installing I've been told different things by different companies- some say seal, some say no sealing needed.
Please anyone who have seen the 2 different tiles give me some advice. And are the Tile HQ ones just as good as Topps?

Thanks very much!

Hi Gemma there is a lot of difference in quality when it comes to this stuff.stick to Topps if I were you safest bet IMO.also they should know the precidure to follow when it comes to there products.where abouts in the country are you.might b able to sort out some discount for ya..


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[DHTiling]

Hi and welcome... just to add, Resin quartz does not need sealing.. you will not go wrong with the tile HQ ones..

 

[Andy Tiler]

Hi and welcome... just to add, Resin quartz does not need sealing.. you will not go wrong with the tile HQ ones..

I'll go with dave then if he's used them!


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[Marksmithtiling]

If you have a Nicobond near you try them cheaper than the topps ones and a good tile.

 

[Discount Tile Supplies]

You shouldn't need to pay anything over £60-£65 for gulf stone.

Do u stock Gulf Stone then?

 

[Discount Tile Supplies]

Ive seen the cheaper one in Tile Giant which is probably the same as Tile HQ (as TG and THQ owned by same company, TP) and its miles different, thicker and flatter in colour and not much sparkle compared to gulf stone. I would suggest you get a sample of each and then make your own mind up. If you like the cheaper one buy it.

 

[DHTiling]

You can get Star galaxy Granite cheaper than these resin based tiles.

 

[Discount Tile Supplies]

Dave they dont look the same and come in so many colours.

Its easy to import a container of tiles from china in one size 2 colours and sell them cheap. Im not sticking up for Gulfstone but they do 10 odd colours in 4 sizes and mosaics in each colour. Thats not a couple of grand out lay. I wont do the maths and bore you all! They merchandise their products well have a couple of reps on the road etc. No different to Warm up and ditra matting, you can buy similar cheaper, fact of life. But like i say you use what your happy with.

 

[DHTiling]

I have used Gulfstone... all i am saying is why buy resin based when you can have the real thing.. Stone!!!..

But i agree the granite isn't in those Gypsy colours.. ~:lol:

 

[Discount Tile Supplies]

Cause it dont come in shocking pink, lime or violet!:lol:

 

[gemmatrent]

Thanks guys! I thought quartz resin wouldnt need sealing... but speaking with Tile HQ and even Topps tiles they both say these quartz resin tiles need sealing. Why is that?!

 

[DHTiling]

Coz they know no better :lol:

 

[Marksmithtiling]

When I fitted this type of tile for the first time Topps told me they dont need sealing and don't sell a product for it