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I've seen some tiles in B&Q (don't groan) and I fancy having them for down in my dining room. Only problem I foresee is that they are shiny gloss and I just wonder if they'll get scratched by dining chairs and vertically challenged friends in killer heels.
GRR, I've fitted these a couple of times in recent months and an honest opinion is, they are very good value for the money, but they are very soft. I did a complete bathroom walls and floor a bit like the picture and that will be ok as its not really a high traffic area but a dining or kitchen floor would not be a good idea IMO. I dont think it would be very long before chipping appeared.
Hey GR, Tile Giant sell a glazed/ polished porcelain called Kimberly which is a similar kind of look. They are very well priced too for porcelain it is by far the cheapest porcelain that they do. Maybe you should check it out!
they will be wrecked in no time with dining room furniture being dragged back and forth.
felt pads are an option as stated above...id personally save your money long term and buy porcelain tiles
they are very soft. Used them on a mates kitchen floor but advised against it. He went ahead anyway. Ill do him the favour and replace the ones that are now chipped. i had to lift a few during grouting..argggh. Didnt notice they were chipped until they were down (very hard to see) until the grey grout hits the chip. Would again advise against using them on any floor job
Felt pads are the way to go,Liz. If you had any other floorcovering (apart from carpet) you would need to use them. I have oak in my living room and everything has felt pads and not a scratch (yet)
After reading the other posts I should add I have porcelain in the kitchen/dining room with no additional pads on the chairs/table and not a mark anywhere.
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