Porcelain Tile

[TheIndian]

Hi All,
Having a gas fireplace (25K btu) installed/vented soon. Once it is in place I will finish up the hearth. I originally wanted to use a cultured stone product for hearth but soon realized that it would weigh too much since it is on the second floor of my house. My second option is porcelain tile. Do you guys think porcelain tile will stand up to the task? I am thinking it will and many have told me the same. What do you guys think?
Thanks for your help,
Chris

 

[DAKSY]

Go for it. Porcelain tile is very durable & there are a LOT of styles to choose from.

 

[clancey]

I say go for it too and that's what I am going get for my wall when I do it..It looks clean and easy to wipe off as well and all kinds of different designs and colors as well. I believe it would stay sticking well too not toooo heavy...clancey

 

[Corey]

If porcelain tile doesn't stand up to the task, I don't know what ever would. That is some tough stuff! Just be sure to use a porcelain tile specific thinset mortar. I accidentally grabbed a bag of ceramic tile thinset and found out it doesn't stick to porcelain well.

 

[clancey]

Wow do not know that would make a difference Corey--thanks...I will not be doing the work ( I am worthless-lol) but i will make sure that is what is used...clancey

 

[TheIndian]

Didn't know that either...thanks Corey.
And thanks All for the replies. Really great resource this forum!

At this point the unit has been vented, plumbed and juiced. Going to begin framing with steel studs asap. Will post some pics...

Thx again.

 

[TheIndian]

Television and table will be moved of course.

 

[mirabelorion]

Hi All,
Having a gas fireplace (25K btu) installed/vented soon. Once it is in place I will finish up the hearth. I originally wanted to use a cultured stone product for hearth but soon realized that it would weigh too much since it is on the second floor of my house. My second option is porcelain tile. Do you guys think porcelain tile will stand up to the task? I am thinking it will and many have told me the same. What do you guys think?
Thanks for your help,
Chris
I'm looking to get full body porcelain floor tiles for the kitchen. I'm looking for tile sizes at least 75cm x 75cm or happy to go up to 90cm x 90cm. I'm happier to go even bigger but I think the costs get a bit crazy per square metre when you go for larger tile sizes.

As a baseline, I've seen glazed porcelain tiles as cheap as £15 per sq m (although these were 60 x 60) Tile and porcelain slabs in Toronto. I've also seen full body porcelain tiles that are 80 x 80 for around £27 per sq m.

What's a reasonable starting price (per sq m cost) for fully body porcelain (excluding any really poor quality cheaper tiles that do not represent good value for money)?

I'm looking to get full body porcelain floor tiles for the kitchen. I'm looking for tile sizes at least 75cm x 75cm or happy to go up to 90cm x 90cm. I'm happier to go even bigger but I think the costs get a bit crazy per square metre when you go for larger tile sizes.

As a baseline, I've seen glazed porcelain tiles as cheap as £15 per sq m (although these were 60 x 60). I've also seen full body porcelain tiles that are 80 x 80 for around £27 per sq m.

What's a reasonable starting price (per sq m cost) for fully body porcelain (excluding any really poor quality cheaper tiles that do not represent good value for money)?