Noob here...wanna know if there is any difference between Grade A china made porcelain tiles (polished) worth abt RM10 and other tiles that are double the price? Sales ppl say all are same Grade A n i cant tell the diffference. Plan to buy over 250 pieces of 2x2 tiles n therefore budget is crucial. Hope some sifu can help. Im from Cheras anyway. Tq

Thank you for ya reply. Im still confused on what should be the "right" tile to use for my home floor. Im afraid if the tile is chipped then the color inside may be a different color. Does any1 know how durable are these China made tiles? Any1 bought these cheaper China made tiles? Mind sharing ya experience?

So the real question here should be QUALITY rite? But thats the problem im facing with these unbranded made in China tiles...it does not come with any quality guarantee. Price wise it is so tempting but whereas the branded ones cost more. Sigh!
Thank you ppl for ya kind reply!!

Hi! Mind sharing where you bought this tiles from? Tq

Thank you..didint know they ahs website

Could sifu's here let me know what they think of the quote for tiling i got pls. Note that tilers are Chinamen.

1. Floor & Porch Tiling using 2ft X 2ft tiles 2728sq ft X RM7.5 psf RM 21,800.00,
or labour + materials n excluding tiles RM4.50 for 2ftx2ft
2. Toilet Tiling 12” X 12” tiles X 2 toilet (size 8ftx6ftx8ft height) RM 2,400.00
3. Kitchen top & Wall Tiling 12” X 12” tiles . RM2000

Also, can i know what is the rate to lay tiles excluding tiles for 1ftx2ft tiles and 1ftx1ft tiles?

Thanks in advance.

This post has been edited by scouser7: Oct 26 2011, 11:06 PM

Tq for ya reply.
Looks like the price i got quoted is fine. Since im a noob and maybe make my life easier, do you think the RM7.5 lump sum is fair?

Car porch does not include BRC it seems. Price includes hacking but not dispose rubbish. What you reckon? Im a noob so Im afraid there may be things that I could miss. Appreciate yours or anyone's opinion. Txs much.

Sorry guys, but i was no clear in my reply abt the BRC. I'm putting BRC for porch area but the price given my tiler doesnt include BRC. Also, the rubbish container ir borne by me coz my main contractor i chase away for it doin work.
Anyway, what u guys think, should take up the tiler at RM7.50 all in or RM4.50 excluding tiles.

[quote=kelvyn,Oct 28 2011, 09:58 PM]
The rates of RM7.5 includes what tile size? 1'x1' or 2'x2'? The diff between is only RM3.5 for the tiles. If you are using 1'x1' tiles, should be quite reasonable. However, if using 2'x2', then will be quite difficult to get those reputable 2'x2' tiles.
So, it is up to you what tiles you plan to use. Normally for car porch people will go for either 1'x1' or 1'x2' tiles.
Bear in mind that no contractor will do a money losing deal. So, what you pay is what you get

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Thanks for ya replies guys. I asked the tiler and he said RM7.50 is for 2x2 tiles and for 1x1 or 1x2 it should be any tile NOT more RM2.50 per sq ft. If i choose RM4.50 it does not cover cement and sand but only labour and susu.
For 2x2 tiles i dont mind those china made cheap ones and like kucingfight said for porch its ok for Grade B tiles. I tried to get the tiler to include cement for the RM4.50 rate but he wouldnt budge.
Man, this house renovation thing is a BIG headache lah.

Thanks for ya reply Railkill. Tiler said i can go with him to choose the tile i want. Will defo keep one sample to compare.
Good advise and opinion from all you sifu's here. Really thankful for givin ya time and effort. God bless all of you!!!

This post has been edited by scouser7: Oct 30 2011, 02:15 PM

I hope there are homogeneous tiles or lappato/rough/stoned surface that is within the RM2.50 price range. Txs again guys. Havent asked where the contractor gonna get the tiles but from what i read, contractors do get some discount when buying tiles directly.

Roger that kelvyn. Tq.