2.5m x 1.5m Large Format Tile Advice

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MandyKD

Hi,

I have 2 very large format Porcelain tiles (2.5m x 1.5m x 6mm to be precise) that need to go up on my living room wall for a feature design (please see picture).

So a few of questions for you all. Firstly, has anyone worked with these large tiles before? How are they to fit?

Also do I need to find a specialist tiler for these tiles because they aren't the usual size that most tilers work with on a day to day basis?

Lastly, I'm based in East London so if you are local and have fit these type of tiles before or could recommend anyone that has then please let me know. I am having the tiles pre-cut in a factory down to size with all of the necessary socket cut-outs etc. So there won't be any cutting at all. I just need for someone to come and fit them on my wall.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Many thanks.

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3_fall said:
Who surveyed your wall, and what is it constructed out of?
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Hi. So I will post a picture of the template on the wall shortly. Also it's a dry party wall and I believe the tiles weigh less than 10kg each so the wall should be able take the weight.
 
Hi your tiles will weigh 54kgs in one piece before cutting.
The weight parameters are not the really the reason I'm asking about construction, it's more about their condition and suitability to accept them.
Who actually surveyed the wall for the company cutting them?
Is there a skirting, or is this to be replaced with the panel?
What's the nearest overhead obstruction, including light fittings.
Where is the point of entry in to the room?
How does this relate to the entrance of your home?
Is there a staircase to negotiate?
These are some of the questions you will need to address, before they can be installed.
 
3_fall said:
Hi your tiles will weigh 54kgs in one piece before cutting.
The weight parameters are not the really the reason I'm asking about construction, it's more about their condition and suitability to accept them.
Who actually surveyed the wall for the company cutting them?
Is there a skirting, or is this to be replaced with the panel?
What's the nearest overhead obstruction, including light fittings.
Where is the point of entry in to the room?
How does this relate to the entrance of your home?
Is there a staircase to negotiate?
These are some of the questions you will need to address, before they can be installed.
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before they can be installed....and before being cut...
 
3_fall said:
Hi your tiles will weigh 54kgs in one piece before cutting.
The weight parameters are not the really the reason I'm asking about construction, it's more about their condition and suitability to accept them.
Who actually surveyed the wall for the company cutting them?
Is there a skirting, or is this to be replaced with the panel?
What's the nearest overhead obstruction, including light fittings.
Where is the point of entry in to the room?
How does this relate to the entrance of your home?
Is there a staircase to negotiate?
These are some of the questions you will need to address, before they can be installed.
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I bought the tiles from a Tile Showroom who then sent their guy to template the walls for me. They have then sent the tiles off with the templates to a factory to cut them. The guy who templated my wall said that my wall was fine for these large tiles.

There is skirting already there and the tiles have been measured to sit above it.

The nearest overhead obstruction is a Suspended Ceiling fitted with downlights (please see picture). As there is a Suspended Ceiling coming down on the wa

The point of entry to the living room is 2 French doors (the size of two standard doors together). The living room is the first room on the right as you enter the house on the ground floor. My porch entrance has 2 double doors which then leads to a single door entrance. All entrances have been measured and there should be no problem to bring the tiles in

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pdc said:
Please be aware this is a specialist job, "I just need someone to come and fit them on my wall" isn't the phrase you should be using.
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Of course. Hence why I asked whether I needed a specialist tiler. What I meant by that is the person/company that will come to the job will only need to fit the tile to the wall (and what that entails) rather than cutting them as well.
 
With respect Mandy, unless an experienced large format installer has surveyed your project, I personally, would be very cautious of your retailers assessment.
The fact the skirting is remaining, is a help, this will need to be removed.
I'm unable to find a format size of 2.5 x 1.5, do you have a link to your product please?
 
3_fall said:
With respect Mandy, unless an experienced large format installer has surveyed your project, I personally, would be very cautious of your retailers assessment.
The fact the skirting is remaining, is a help, this will need to be removed.
I'm unable to find a format size of 2.4 x 1.5, do you have a link to your product please?
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Ah ok. I appreciate your advice. I have just spoken to the retailer who has assured me that my wall is suitable for these tiles. However you are right in the sense that I should have somebody come in to survey this project.

Who should I go to assess my wall? A structural engineer?

The tiles were originally 3m x 1.5m but I have had them cut down to size to fit the wall between the Suspended Ceiling and skirting.

The tiles are very similar to these-

Introducing Majestic. A new marble-effect porcelain tile from Italy. - https://www.porcelain-tiles.co.uk/range/majestic/?active=0
 
antonio said:
is porcelanosa
height of 2.50.
probably cut to 2.40
Indoor tile / wall / for floors / porcelain stoneware - XLIGHT PREMIUM : LUSH WHITE - URBATEK by PORCELANOSA Grupo - Videos - http://www.archiexpo.com/prod/urbatek-porcelanosa-grupo/product-64994-1764224.html
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Ahh sorry the picture I provided was just to give an idea of what tiles I was on about.

It's not the exact picture of what I have ordered. Please see the picture attached of my tiles. Mine are the Glacier 300 x 150 x 0.6.

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MandyKD said:
Who should I go to assess my wall? A structural engineer?
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The tile installer, and only him.
No one else is suitable, one or two exceptions apply.
Is this work part of a remodelling project, or have all works been completed?
Is this wall been specifically prepared to accept the tiles or is just an existing painted wall?
 
You mention cut outs, I can't see any on the template, where are they please, and how many?
Do you know the exact dimensions of your space and the exact dimensions to which your pieces are being cut to?
 
Retailers are only too keen to sell so they tend to be quick to assure customers that everything is ok. Once the tiles are delivered, their interest tends to wane a little!
I'd also suggest getting a confirmed specialist in asap to check conditions.
Marc, if he's available or gary.
 

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