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Comments (19)I just want to update for 2019 and say that Marazzi has moved to new ownership recently, and I've seen reviews around the web about people complaining that there is an increased grayish tint to some of the tiles with more recent production beginning around 2018. @bill_vincent stated back in 2009 in a previous comment in this thread that the Marazzi tile he'd used wasn't always square, but we had tile layers this year who recommended it as a good-quality tile, so your mileage may vary. Upon visiting a Marazzi showroom in my area, I was very impressed with the variety and style of the tile on display. Thanks for all the comments here on Florida Tile. I believe I'll avoid it based on these reviews. We used Italian-made Happy Floors tile for a recent master bathroom project and are pleased with it. The installers said it was very square, and the style we chose was a through-body porcelain. Every word-of-mouth recommendation and online review I've read about USA-made Crossville tile has been good. Apparently they have a strict system of quality control. The one complaint is that it can be expensive compared to similar tile in other lines. However, the finish coating on some of Crossville's products is supposedly high-tech to make it more cleanable and long-lasting, so maybe it would be worth it. We've found that our area ProSource seems to offer the best price on Crossville and runs periodic sales on it. Note that there is more than one tile company with the name "Crossville," referencing the location of the city of Crossville, Tennessee, where these companies are located, but I'm talking about Crossville Inc. also known as Crossville Studios. It appears that Dal-Tile's quality is across the board and varies from style to style. Thanks everyone for the input....See MoreProblems Dura Ceramic congoleum
Comments (24)Glennsfc, you are correct about doing all the research before buying a floor. I had read all the reviews and I knew I was taking a chance on this flooring. I was hoping I would be one of the lucky ones who wouldn't have any problems. And I am happy with it for the reasons I stated. I just wish it had been more durable. And Duraceramic is more expensive than most tile, but costs less to install. Overall, it costs about the same as tile. And doug_gb, yes, tile and wood are ABSOLUTELY better products. But no matter how much poly you apply to wood, it will warp if you have enough standing water. It's not exactly the best product to use in a kitchen, although many people do and probably don't have any issues with it. And tile is hard. If I stand on it for too long, for even an hour or so, my back and legs ache. I can stand on my duraceramic floor while cooking and doing dishes and not have a problem. And tile IS cold. I have tile on my floor around my fireplace. It's right next to the duraceramic. The tile is cold to the touch while the duraceramic feels the same temperature as the room. I wish I had a way to test the actual temperature difference, but the tile IS definitely colder. (And I have tile that is farther away from the fireplace that is still cold, while the duraceramic next to the fireplace still feels like room temp. So, it doesn't have anything to do with distance to the fireplace. It is the tile.) But we are planning on redoing our master bathroom soon, and we'll probably have to replace the vinyl floor with tile, just for resale value. And odds are I will put in tile when we have to replace the duraceramic. And then I'll be over in the tile forums complaining about how much colder my house is and how my back and legs always hurt... I just don't think you can find perfection in a flooring product. You've just got to look for what's most important to you. So, I wanted to let people know that there are good things about duraceramic, but that the tradeoff (durability) just might not be worth it to them....See MoreTile layout help needed ...
Comments (4)My suggestion, unless it gives you some really screwed up cuts in the kitchen would be to center the tile on both hallways, and whatever happens in the angled area, happens. As for cutting the odd angles, it's just as easy as cutting in square laid tiles. Before you start, lay 3 tiles in an "L", with the exact grout joint you intend to use. Now take a measurement, starting with 1" on the point of the bottom right corner of the piece at the top of the "L", down to the bottom right corner of the piece at the "leg" of the "L". Subtract that inch, and there's your diagonal coursing measurement (you start on an inch, because you want an exact measurement, and the end of the tape won't be exact enough) Now that you have your coursing measurement, add 1/8" to it, and that's your cutting measurement. Now, in order to measure the cut, you want to place it exactly where the first full tile in back of the cut will be. Once the tile is in place, mark your coursing measurement on one side, and then the other, and cut. It'll fit exactly, no matter what the angle. Matter of fact, I think you've just inspired me to add another "how to" pictorial series to my website. :-) I'll see about taking the pictures tomorrow or wednesday. :-)...See MoreLet me hear from those who have granite tiles~~
Comments (48)My boyfriend just installed granite tiles in his kitchen. Couldn't afford to do slabs. He used volga blue granite. It is so dark, you can barely see the seams. For him it didn't make sense to redo his entire kitchen (mold problem and he replaced some cabs when he got rid of the mold). He is putting his daughter through college and just can't afford things at present. For what little he uses the kitchen, the granite tiles made sense. Now, that said, my sister has granite tiles in her VERY expensive house in the San Diego area. Came with the house. At first I thought it was a slab until I looked closely and realized they were tiles. They bought one of the last homes in the complex and someone who had previously wanted the house put them in. I think they look very nice. I hate for tile to get a bad rap here. While I don't like cleaning grout--although there is a zen quality about it and once you find what works, it isn't difficult--I do LOVE tile of any kind. I love going through the Walker Zanger catalog as well as the Oceanside tile one. I love looking at various handmade tiles from different countries and admiring them. I revel in the work "person"ship and uniqueness of each and every one. The Mexican saltillo tiles where dogs ran through them and left paw prints are the ones that cost the most! I LOVE tile of any kind! I wouldn't not choose to buy a house because it had tile. I would go, oh yea! Tile, I can put my hot pots and pans on it without worrying. Function of the kitchen (and house)will win my heart every time. Trust me, that is the FIRST and last thing I look at when I buy a house....See Moresrd3786
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