Guys, I'm planning to renovate my new condo and one of the thing that I wanted to do is changing the tiles of the bathroom.

I've been googling around, check Goucerra, white horse, feruni and mml website, went to few showrooms. Most of the tiles that I like is made of ceramic.

I wanna know if ceramic tiles suitable to be used in bathroom? Been reading that ceramic tiles is more porous and tends to absorb water, so I'm worry if it will cause water leakage or crack.

Pls advise and thanks.

Sifu Sifu sekalian..anyone that can advise?
Thanks

Cant help, I only know ceramic tiles.
And please ensure you did water proofing before you reno your bathroom floor tiles.
If wall tiles, should be ok.

You may use marble if you have money.
Frankly, who will bother on what tiles being used in toilet?
What more important is the water proofing done.

It doesn't matter what type the tiles are generally. As long as it looks nice to you and waterproofing is done properly, then you will have no issue. I would only suggest that you go for matte tiles in the toilet for some abrasive feel when you walk to avoid slipping.

Wtf is waterproofing? Does it come with new houses or do I have to do it myself?

Yes, for new house, developer will provide for you.
But if you want to reno, which is hacking the existing tiles and replace with new tiles, it might break the water proofing provided by developer.

Water proofing can be costly. If only simple injection, few hundreds will do.
But I am not professional, I can't tell what's the difference between simple injection and actual water proofing layer.

Trust me, don't do single injection, it won't solve the problem sometimes.

Bt I read thru and ceramic is more porous, so absorb more water. Over time won't cause issue?

actually ceramic tiles are ok
for floor and bathing area, just need to make sure water proofing has been done properly

for wall tiles, usually the water just splash on it and then the water will flow down to the floor

for the floor, if you have ponding and water is not flowing to the drainage hole, then that needs to be fixed

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This post has been edited by hushymushy: Jun 9 2015, 10:34 AM

want to ask, if water proofing really works on long term?
I have see waterproofing fail after few years especially those in condo/apartment. need to do re-tiling after 5~10 years above. Any other better solution?

This post has been edited by Iceman74: Jun 9 2015, 11:12 AM

Nope, water will sip in through the gaps.

That's because they never do a proper work.

Okok..so as long as water proofing is done nicely, it doesn't matter much if it is ceramic or porcelain tiles being used?

How about for kitchen top? Advisable to use ceramic tiles for kitchen top or porcelain will be better?

Thanks...

Any kind of tiles is ok. Just make sure the floor leveling is done properly to fall(no water ponding) and proper installation of waterproofing system you will be fine.

Ok..kamsiah

when you guys say water proofing, do you mean the water proof board is under the tiles?

Or is the water proofing material somehow in the grout and on the tile?

I have friend who tiles ontop of the existing without hacking the old 1. Is it ok?

try porcelain type or homogenous type

MML and NIRO got good range of homogenous type.

Its perfect for toilet floor.

Its not ok. It will pop out one day

Most of u have focused in waterproofing or porous issue. But hardness of tile is important too. Porcelain can receive/tahan higher impact than ceramic tiles. You may have something heavy fell onto ground and damage ceramic surface.

Also, most ceramic surfaces are polished and smooth. Pls choose a matte and non slippery tile for safety and easier maintenance.

in construction terms for ceramic

we got glazed wall tiles and matte floor tiles on ceramic type. They are not polished, just that they have a clear coating called glazed finished

Yup, peri-peri. Thanks for the correction.

If really want ceramic for floor, at least go for matte and non slippery tile. Anyway, my personal preference is porcelain tile.

if my living hall floor, I put the laminated wood flooring directly on the existing tiles, will it pop out one day too?

if laminate floor and in room then ok. coz dry area.

Hi , i think someone has shared the facebook page here before for fixing ponding issue due to tile level, that without rehack all tiles.

any idea?

Great ideas shared...

Niro Granite sale on tiles today until sunday. They claim up to 60% off. Cheapest is rm2.5/sqft. Higher for gloss finish.

Pls check it out yourself. I have no relationship with NiroGranite.

Bought a house in semenyih, how do i know developer done a good job for waterproofing?