Porcelain 6 X 24 wood look tiles.

8 years ago

Has anyone had problems with their porcelain wood look tiles having different finishes on them? We've had this happen twice. There is a very noticeable difference in the finishes from the same box of tiles.

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jellytoast

8 years ago

last modified: 8 years ago

Do you mean different colors or different finishes (some shiny, some matt)? I think it's normal to see color differences in the tiles. There are color differences in wood flooring, too. Mix up the boxes so that the variation is spread throughout the floor. I saw a herringbone wood-look tile floor that had a lot of color variation ... it was really lovely.

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Sherry Smith
Original Author
8 years ago
Here's a picture of it. The picture makes it even more noticeable.
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Brian Dudley
8 years ago
Doesn't look right to me. Were the numbers (dye lot) the same on all of the boxes?
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jellytoast
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Agree with Brian, that doesn't look right. It looks like two completely different colors.
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The Carpet Guys
8 years ago
Have you contacted the installers and made this known to them? They would be your best bet for getting it fixed, especially if the products are not the same.
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Vith
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Shame on whoever installed this, there is no way you cannot notice that while you are doing it. It looks like one box was used that doesn't match because the tile to the left and right on the picture match, its the ones in the middle that don't. Luckily, this is fixable by popping off the bad tiles and replacing.

It is either that OR the grout wiping was done differently in those areas and they didn't wipe the grout well enough on the rest of the floor.

Did they use a grey grout? Should have been brown in my opinion, just a different shade than the wood.
Sherry Smith
Original Author
8 years ago
The grout is a dark brown and that color is good. There were two men laying and grouting and there definitely is a difference in the height of the grout. We did not notice the color difference until I cleaned it (after waiting his recommended 24 hour time frame). Of course, with the first cleaning it was only too visible. I immediately tried to contact the installer and for some strange reason he is not answering my calls. I've probably called him 50 times and no answering set up. We are waiting for a response from Lowes and they are waiting for a response from the manufacturer. I have contacted the Better Business Bureur to help me locate the installer. Lowes assured me that the boxes were all the same lot number. Stupid us, this is the second time we have had this happen. I'll keep you posted on the outcome.
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Avanti Tile & Stone / Stonetech
8 years ago
Same lot number???? NOT in MY Lexicon! You need to get a Rep from (B)Lowe's out there for an inspection. Ask if HE would accept that in his home...
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Avanti Tile & Stone / Stonetech
8 years ago
Standard, cement-based grouts have been around for quite some time. By today's standards, they are losing favor by those of us that do this for a living.

Having done this for longer than I'll admit to, I still find certain colours are difficult to remain true to what should be expected...even by a pro.

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Mixing the batches unevenly as to consistancy. On a large job, only ONE person should be mixing the grout.

Too much water during clean-up. Sponges should be VERY well wrung out.

Spring water can have minerals within that can discoulour grout. Iron, etc.......Solution is to buy some distilled wate at the grocery. Cheap insurance.
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Creative Tile Eastern CT
8 years ago
There is no way the installer didn't notice this while setting! Another quality box store installation.