Smooth Metro brick tiles for splashback

[sallypoo]

Hi

I'm looking for some recommendations for quality Metro tiles. I had been going to get a sample of the Laura Ashley from BTC but you guys seem to suggest these are awful! I don't want beveled or crazed. I want a quality smooth tile in subtle colours.

Any suggestions? all the smooth ones I can find seem to be crazed and I don't want the hassle of sealing if its for a hardworking area like a splashback.

many thanks

Sallypoo

 

[AliGage]

Hi Sallypoo,

Hvae you tried these? Flat Brick Tiles 20x10cm - Metro Tiles, Tile Adhesive, Tile Grout, Brick Tiles, Ceramic Tiles,

 

[Bubblecraft]

That's where I was going to direct Sallypoo lol. They are not bad quality from Tons of tiles. I did about 22m2 in them & only came across about 3 tiles with cracked glaze

 

[macten]

Tile giant do a range too.

 

[sallypoo]

can't reply, sorry guys.... forum having a turn...

 

[sallypoo]

I found these too:
walls and floors brick metro
tons of tiles retro metro flat

what do you think? Always worried because neither site tells me who has manufactured them.....

 

[AliGage]

I'm in the middle of a bathroom refurb at the moment using these: Crackle Glaze Bermondsey Olive Retro Metro Wall Tiles 7.5x15cm - Tons of Tiles - Metro Tiles, Tile
They're good quality, nice to work with, and pretty cheap.



There's a few more pictures up on my facebook page. First time i've brought from Tons of Tiles, but i'd recommend them.

 

[sallypoo]

Ali, is the crackle glaze a problem - it needs sealing right? I was worried that this would increase the maintenance?

Just found Johnsons Prismatics... they look good

 

[sallypoo]

Love the look of these tiles by the way Ali. Very retro. Nice job!

 

[AliGage]

I think traditional looking bathrooms are slowly becoming more popular at the moment.

If you're after a traditional look then checkout the radiator that's being installed on the same job, came from www.Traderadiators.co.uk. I took delivery of one yesterday, not installed yet but there's a few pictures of it up on my facebook page. Allister Gage | Facebook

 

[sallypoo]

Wow! Nice work Ali. Will take a look at trade radiators too - was going to ridgeons for ours as we have an account. Be interesting to see how these compare on price.

 

[AliGage]

Had a chance to get these grouted today Sally. Thought i'd post a picture so you could see. Might help in your decision making if you haven't bought yet.



Again there's a couple more on my facebook page. www.facebook.com/allistergage.kitchensandbathrooms

 

[sallypoo]

Looking good. Did take a look at Facebook yesterday & they look grt.
Some of my cream sample tiles arrives today but they are magnolia so clash spectacularly with my kitchen cabinets. Fingers crossed for second set of samples...

 

[AliGage]

Did you order from Tons of Tiles?

 

[sallypoo]

Tons of tiles samples have arrived - smooth uncrazed tiles in 10x20 & 15x7.5. Tile Supply samples on way, hoping the Johnson tiles will be a better colour match.

 

[Gazzer]

wow, wish my postman was that early !!!

 

[Bubblecraft]

Looking great Ali!

 

[AliGage]

wow, wish my postman was that early !!!

Me too! I've been waiting all week for some pine board to be delivered for the top of the box work from a joinery down south. £40.00 i paid for delivery. More than the product cost itself. Still hasn't arrived.