Is this a poor choice in tile?
This tile is gorgeous in person and I think it'll look really nice in our entryways next to our wood floors and tie in well with a marble backsplash in our kitchen and fireplace surround. Here's a link to the tile.
Concerns...
Limestone? This one is supposed to be durable but obviously it needs more care and maintenance than ceramic/porcelain, especially in an entryway.
Pattern/shape? Do people do this pattern in entryways or is it more reserved for a bathroom?
Too much grout for an entryway? The grout will be a darker grey, about the same color as the tile. If it's sealed every 1-2 years is it a concern?
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njmomma
4 years agoNot a Pro.
I would hesitate to put that down, but I did some digging around and found a designer put this down in a kitchen. Something to look into if you are interest and see what the reviews are and durability
Some inspiration: click on More info. to the right in the questions area, is the info on the floor. Someone specifically asked about the floor tile.
Metropolitan Victorian Grandeur in London · More Info.
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4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoI think it's ok. have you thought about doing a porcelain tile w/stain proof grout? Mapei FlexColor CQ is one that won't have to be sealed (however, there is a learning curve when applying this type of grout. please read all data and watch the video if you're doing it yourself)
Limestone, like travertine, will need to be sealed every few years. only stone cleaner can be used to clean it. so if you're coming in that door with muddy or wet boots, tennis shoes, whatever, then it's going to show.
If you did a porcelain hex tile, you could go a bit larger and use whatever cleaner you like.
i believe this one is a porcelain.
Emser tile:
this one looks like a cement hex, (and these are usually 8") but they do make them in porcelain
another option is to lay a herringbone pattern bordered by larger tiles
this one is a porcelain sheet mosaic in a chevron pattern
these are Abbey Brick, 2x10 (I think this design would look way better in your entry)
these 3x12's or 3x9 tiles could also be porcelain. (just showing you some ideas)
and 'cement' look italian porcelain have come a long way. the black white/gray would look great next to your oak floors, hide dirt, easy to clean and minimal grout lines (these are also 8x8 tiles)
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4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoWent with this tile for the side door and it looks great so far. We'll see how I feel a couple years from now.
Could anyone tell me what they think about the install job? There are plenty of spacing issues, nothing egregious though. Also Sharpie stained into a couple of them. Should I expect perfect or near perfect spacing when hiring a professional, or are my expectations too high?
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