600 x 600 Porcelain tiles on a worktop - Tile Advice

[Shultzy]

From other posts I've found that 600 x 600 Porcelain tiles are suitable for worktops but which adhesive and what thickness?

If I diy do I need a longer setting time?

The grout suggested is epoxy but would silicone be suitable?

I propose to edge the front of the worktop with timber, what should I put between the tile and the wood?

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Not sure which 'other posts' you have read - but be careful which 60x60cm porcelain you choose as some of those supplied by a large DIY store clearly have stated on the packaging NOT suitable for food preparation areas.

 

[Shultzy]

Thanks timeless john, I've posted about this on this site. I went to Porcelanosa today and they assure me that any pure porcelain tile is food safe.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Well that's okay then as long as the salesman has assured you :lol: - I should have gone to Specsavers.

 

[Fliselege]

Guess who I bumped into at Specsavers yesterday...
Everybody!

 

[jay]

Not sure which 'other posts' you have read - but be careful which 60x60cm porcelain you choose as some of those supplied by a large DIY store clearly have stated on the packaging NOT suitable for food preparation areas.

Agree think they need to be glazed

 

[kendo1]

Threadjack Alert!
Every time I pour a round of drinks, it goes all over the place.

I think I need glasses.

 

[Fliselege]

Threadjack Alert!
Every time I pour a round of drinks, it goes all over the place.

I think I need glasses.

You should have gone to ....
This could go on all evening

 

[Shultzy]

Thanks all, but what about my questions?

 

[kendo1]

Why do you want to tile a kitchen work surface?
There are other more suitable materials.

 

[Shultzy]

Such as.....

 

[kendo1]

..... not tiles.

 

[kendo1]

Let's put it another way.
Why don't you change the worktop?

I'm a kitchen and bathroom fitter, hence the question.

 

[Shultzy]

Other options such as granite, eco, or corian are too expensive and are highly susceptible to damage and staining. Wood, although not that expensive is high maintenance. Formica is the only other candidate.

 

[kendo1]

When you consider hygiene, a continuous surface is best.
Granted you're thinking about epoxy grout, any other is not worth thinking about.

I don't think of wood as a high maintenance surface. It's not as if you are constantly oiling it, just every now and then.
You have to keep it clean, but you have to do that with any surface.

You say in your original post that you were considering edging in timber. The join is going to be where germs will breed.
Maybe it's a personal thing, I do not like tiled work surfaces.
It's your kitchen though.