Pocster Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 Thinking ahead as usual ! My external sliding doors give me about 10mm of play off the concrete slab . Hence why considering these . With decoupling mat and adhesive it’s going to be tight . Anyone any experience of these ? ( sub 6mm ) . In theory should be easier to work with due to less weight . Assume tile adhesive bed can be thinner also ..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassanclan Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 They call them LVT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted January 30, 2023 Author Share Posted January 30, 2023 5 minutes ago, bassanclan said: They call them LVT No no no , real tiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Temp Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Not used them myself but impressive claims.. https://www.uktilesdirect.co.uk/news/porcel-thin-large-format-and-ultra-thin-porcelain-tiles/ Quote Available in two large formats, the 1200x600mm tiles are only 4.8mm thick, and the 1800x900mm just 5.5mm, making them less than half the thickness and weight of a standard porcelain tile. Yet with absolutely no compromise on strength or durability – in fact, independent tests prove them to be nearly twice as strong. How much adhesive you need depends how flat your floor is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Temp Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Not used them myself but impressive claims.. https://www.uktilesdirect.co.uk/news/porcel-thin-large-format-and-ultra-thin-porcelain-tiles/ Quote Available in two large formats, the 1200x600mm tiles are only 4.8mm thick, and the 1800x900mm just 5.5mm, making them less than half the thickness and weight of a standard porcelain tile. Yet with absolutely no compromise on strength or durability – in fact, independent tests prove them to be nearly twice as strong. How much adhesive you need depends how flat your floor is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Temp Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 3.5mm ! https://www.ceramictiles.co.uk/product/3-5mm-thick-tiles/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted January 31, 2023 Author Share Posted January 31, 2023 6 hours ago, Temp said: 3.5mm ! https://www.ceramictiles.co.uk/product/3-5mm-thick-tiles/ I know ! That’s the thinnest I found . Something tells me cost might make me cry… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 If they are sliding doors, does it matter is the tiles are slightly higher than the sliding door threshold? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted January 31, 2023 Author Share Posted January 31, 2023 1 hour ago, ProDave said: If they are sliding doors, does it matter is the tiles are slightly higher than the sliding door threshold? Probably not. But it does mean a slight lip going from inside to outside over the sliding door threshold. Whilst ultra thin tiles would probably solve my issue I think the price may make me live with a minor 'step' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Temp Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 We have a slight step in/out of our bathroom. Think it's about 8-10mm. Has wood strip with a partial 45 degree chamfer. Never noticed a problem. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted January 31, 2023 Author Share Posted January 31, 2023 1 hour ago, Temp said: We have a slight step in/out of our bathroom. Think it's about 8-10mm. Has wood strip with a partial 45 degree chamfer. Never noticed a problem. Yeah I know it's not a real issue - just bugs me... ( basically they screeded too high - I asked them to allow 15mm for tiling ). 3 hours ago, pocster said: the price may make me live Have seen them at £120 a sq m !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 23 hours ago, pocster said: Thinking of head as usual ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Temp Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 1 hour ago, pocster said: Yeah I know it's not a real issue - just bugs me... ( basically they screeded too high - I asked them to allow 15mm for tiling ). Have seen them at £120 a sq m !!! I went into a stone shop two years ago and they had "pillowed" stone at well over £200 /sqm. I understand each piece was hand machined to give it the worn look you get on the floor of a 16C farmhouse. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 What about having Corten steel on the floor? Nice and thin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted January 31, 2023 Author Share Posted January 31, 2023 20 minutes ago, Onoff said: What about having Corten steel on the floor? Nice and thin. Yeah . Perhaps I’ll just paint the floor gold - that would do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted January 31, 2023 Author Share Posted January 31, 2023 3 hours ago, Onoff said: I knew a man who had a stroke . I told him not to touch it ! 😘 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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