How to use thick tiles?

Question

I brought bathroom floor tiles 600x600 with a 9.5mm thickness for my bathroom which needs 7 box of tiles. My builder states it is too thick to work with. However I have seen other bathrooms install these tiles perfectly. Is this true or should I find another builder?

Rohan · Accepted Answer

These tiles are ok in terms of thickness, that's the norm for that size.

Nicky · Answer

You can use on a wall but need to use the right adhesive

Yaroslav · Answer

Good afternoon! Wall tiles can be use for sure, doesn't matter on the thickness.
Regarding floor tiles depend how you are setting up them.
This is a stone, if you have knowledge of how to do the job then you've definitely got a solution

Rakesh · Answer

Don’t see what the problem is the tiles are big but not that thick there are plenty more thicker tiles on the market ok I guess sometimes if there to thick you can have problems getting it under the doors but it’s only 9.5mm unless he doesn’t have a tile cutter that size which they can be expensive, but this thickness is average should not be a problem

Aaron · Answer

Find another builder - they mustn't have the correct tools to use as it would need a tabletop diamond cutting blade.

Chris · Answer

The tiles are ok it is the installer and their tools

Martin · Answer

An alternative would be to buy thinner tiles, however the builder has identified to you that they are too thick and as a result of that the tiles would be raised above other floor level like your landing. If that is the case then you could fit a rising threshold strip to alleviate any dramatic floor level difference.
I think the builder is identifying a problem with you which should be respected and that a decision should be made as to whether or not to use the tiles?

Steven · Answer

Hi.

9.5mm thickness is perfectly standard but will need a good quality tile cutter I would assume they are ceramic I can understand the builder's issue if they are porcelain, as this can be hard to work with but all in all, these are standard good quality tiles and usually give an excellent finish. Maybe get someone else In to quote and give a second opinion! Good luck

Regards Steve

How to use thick tiles?

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