FAQ

Sealing your natural stone tiles is a must. Based upon your lifestyle and the type of stone you choose, the appropriate stone sealer will protect your floor from staining. Stone does not have a fired surface like ceramic and porcelain tiles which do not need to be sealed. When advising our customers which sealants are appropriate to use on natural products we advise to use pre sealer before tiling depending on the stone, and a sealer once the tiles have been fixed on either the wall or floor.

No, they are not strong enough to be walked on, they are generally not thick enough and the glaze is different, and not suitable for the floor. Keep an eye out whether the tiles which are on the wall are porcelain or ceramic, because you can use porcelain wall tiles on the floor as they are strong enough, it’s just ceramic tiles you need to be wary of.

Typical uses for ceramic tiles are showers, backsplashes, bathroom and kitchen walls and floors. Requiring a stronger material than ceramic, porcelain tiles are developed by composing finer bisques, finishes and firing methods.

Yes you can fix tiles over existing tiling, but first you need to check that the existing tiling is firmly bonded to the background, then clean and degrease the tiles. In order to get the best possible results you will have to rough the surface of the tile possibly using a piece of sand paper, once you have disregarded the dust off the tile then proceed to cover the tiles using PVA so that the tiles will have that extra bond with the existing tiles. We recommend that if you are tiling over tile on the wall use Multifix and flexible rapid set for the floor.

Porcelain Tiles are known for their durability and zero-maintenance qualities which make them a favourite for use in areas that are exposed to heavy wear and tear. Especially when there is an opportunity to use a heavy duty material without having to compromise on aesthetic appeal.

Because you are getting a superior product. Porcelain tiles require the finest natural ingredients and a rigidly controlled manufacturing process that utilizes the most advanced processes and technology.

The wooden floor where the floor tiles are going on to must be sound with no flexing. Firstly we would recommend overlaying the floor with 9mm minimum plywood, screwed at 200mm centres. Then you should apply one coat of primer to the wood and allow to dry. Then we would recommend solid bed fixing the tiles with cement based flexible adhesive.