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blanket84
post Nov 12 2019, 02:31 PM

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Where can i buy good quality subway tiles?
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post Jun 29 2020, 10:47 PM

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How do we prevent tiles from poping up? Any tips what should I emphasize to my contractor before the install the tiles? Type or brand of adhesive? Grout lines?
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post Jun 29 2020, 11:34 PM

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QUOTE(rapple @ Jun 29 2020, 11:26 PM)
Previous tiler say 2' x 2' tiles popping up is a common problem.

I checked with my client, he's a Main contractor say is workmanship problem.

My new tiler say because previous tiler didnt put in any adhesive.

Hopefully this time it will not pop up..

So, look for a good tiler lo.. if you are in ipoh I can recommend..
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Which tile size is has lower risk of poping up? Other than workmanship, does type & brand of adhesive plays a factor? My potential main con started off aa tiler, but now he mostly ask his Indonesian worker to do. Hopefully he taught them enough..

Unfortunately I am in Shah Alam, not Ipoh.
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post Jul 26 2020, 10:55 PM

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Anyone heard of porcelanosa tile? Any review?
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post Jul 27 2020, 11:34 AM

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QUOTE(Zot @ Jul 27 2020, 08:48 AM)
Googled told me that Porcelanosa is Italian tile manufacturer.  laugh.gif

I think any tile from known manufacturers is as good as the others. Even each one also has different price according to series. You have to compare specification if you are looking for anything specific.
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It's actually Spanish. Price is a little bit on a high side, but still affordable. I am planning to use it for my kitchen. Area isn't that big, only 180sqft. But compare to China brand of same design, the price is almost triple sweat.gif

My concern is, if I use china brand with printing, will the printing faded over time? Thickness is slightly different as china is 9mm vs 12mm. Is it worth spend extra for reliable manufacturer.

I wanted to use Malaysia brand, but non of them carry the design I wanted.
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post Jul 27 2020, 02:07 PM

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QUOTE(Zot @ Jul 27 2020, 11:47 AM)
Google was correct but my brain malfunctioned  laugh.gif

I think there are good China made and there are also poor one. I saw some some using China one the tile absorbed dirty water from underneath and surfaced as dark patches on tile surface. The only solution is to replace the whole tiles  doh.gif

Yes printing is another matter. My office renovated with lovely wood-like rectangular tile. Just over a year the print has faded  doh.gif  The different is the tile meant for public place and for home. Price is different too.

I think it is best to ask the shop that sell the tile and what kind of warranty offered by manufacturer.  smile.gif
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If the price is one third of non china one, I doubt the china quality is on par. But I hope people here can dismiss my doubt. But instead you confirmed my doubt laugh.gif

I didn't ask about warranty. I googled the standard warranty offered by that brand throughout the world is 3 years.

I guess I just spend extra now and maybe next 15-20 years then only I have to worry about my tiles.

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post Jul 27 2020, 02:15 PM

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QUOTE(Zot @ Jul 27 2020, 02:10 PM)
Actually I want to say when asking for warranty is to test how confidence the shop that sell the China tile. Usually when shop sell China one, the warranty void once you pay them  laugh.gif
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I think this one has better warranty. Warranty stops few days after you receive the items laugh.gif
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post Dec 23 2020, 10:04 AM

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QUOTE(iconic123 @ Dec 22 2020, 09:21 PM)
Hi guys, my house is newly renovated about three years, from around two years ago, i noticed that my tiles will have loud popping sound at night, my guess is because i turn on aircon at night, causing contraction of the tile. Is this because of poor workmanship? This has affected my sleep as sometimes in the middle of the night it will pop sharply, and it goes on for a few seconds. Will the tiles come loose in future?
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Yes. It’s a time bomb. It will fail sooner or later. It happened to my sister’s house after few years of renovation too. The usual suspect is poor adhesion.
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post Mar 26 2021, 03:26 PM

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QUOTE(Jitty @ Feb 25 2021, 05:46 PM)
any recomended place to buy tiles in PJ / KL area.
Dont want those premium tiles.
want those affordable tiles only.
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I bought few from Buimaco. Good service I would say.
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post Apr 6 2021, 02:47 PM

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QUOTE(C0deXeus @ Apr 6 2021, 12:53 AM)
A tip for the day:

NEVER BUY FROM NIRO GRANITE

I've got these installed in my house kitchen countertop and dining hall floor. Those look different once you have them installed in your house vs visit to showroom. And overpriced. No after sales service as well. Once sold got issue salesman also cabut already. Claim to have 'Swiss Quality' but my floor tiles from them are Made In China. I really wouldn't agree China quality is anywhere close to Swiss. I might as well go for White Horse instead. Their service is 1000x times better than Niro.

If you are looking for high end tiles, Niro Granite is NOT the one you should look for. Avoid this brand at all costs.
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But everyone said Niro is one of the best commonly found brand in Malaysia.

I almost bought their wood grain tiles, but end up buying Porcelanosa instead.

 

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