I have a small grocery store, and I decided to renovate it. Tiles are needed in the room and on the steps. At first I chose tiles only by appearance, but then it turned out that not all tiles were suitable. Salespeople in stores tell different information, I'm confused... tell me what is better to buy tiles or porcelain tiles?
Olga Vladimirovna, in order to give you practical advice, it is necessary to clarify the following questions:
1. Will the repairs in the store affect only the floor or will you also cover the walls with tiles?
2. Stairs indoors or outdoors?
Or are we talking about a couple of steps at the entrance? 3. What material is currently used as a coating?
4. Is it possible to afford the use of tiles costing 1000-2000 rubles m2?
5. What is the traffic in the store 10, 50, 100 people per day?
6. Will there be wheeled carts moving around the store?
Why so many questions? So, it’s clear that the grocery store is small, minimal repairs are needed. The best option here is technical porcelain stoneware, for example from the manufacturer Piastrella. The price of tiles is 300-400 rubles per square meter, there are also steps that are sold by square meters. The price tag for them is the same. If desired, the walls can also be tiled. Therefore, take technical ceramic granite and continue to trade.
No, wait, what do you mean by “got it”? Outdoor porch? If so, then in general there are opinions that porcelain stoneware cannot be laid outdoors at all. It practically does not absorb water, the base underneath does not “breathe”. After 2-3 seasons, the tiles simply bounce off. I saw a video on YouTube where one smart guy talked about these problems. In Europe, clinker is used for these purposes; it has just the right properties - durable, frost-resistant and non-slip. And inside, of course, porcelain tiles are not much different in price from tiles, but are much more reliable in operation.
Foreman Behemoth , I will try to describe my situation in detail:
1. The tiles will only be on the floor.
2. Stairs on the street, but I would like the floor and steps to be made in the same color.
3. Gray tiles (speckled), 30x30, some tiles are broken.
4. The price is preferably no higher than 2000 rubles.
5. More than 100 people a day, I hope after the renovation there will be even more visitors :)
6. Carts move around the store and there are very heavy shelves.
Using porcelain stoneware outdoors is actually not that critical. Indeed, due to low water absorption, there is a risk of the “greenhouse effect”, but this applies to large formats. If you lay porcelain tiles with a format of 30x30 cm, with a 10 mm seam, using suitable adhesive (class C2), then there will be no problems!
So, option one. He was essentially voiced by Vovka .
Technical porcelain tiles are really suitable. The advantages of this solution :
1) there are steps leading up to the background tile;
2) excellent technical characteristics of the material even with high abrasive effects and movement of carts;
3) cost of 1 sq.m.
tiles cost about 400 rubles. 4) the tiles can be laid directly on the old cladding (if it holds up well), because
the thickness of the glue + tile will be only 10-15 mm. Disadvantages of this solution :
1) limited design possibilities, tiles of a “very simple look”.
2) the steps will look “simple”.
Olga Vladimirovna , why are you not satisfied with the tiles that are laid now? Maybe just replace the ones that are broken?
Grishin Mikhail , I am very unhappy with the tile, first of all its appearance. I want it to be beautiful and not have to be redone.
Foreman Behemoth , I believe there will be even more beautiful options. Thanks, I'll wait.
The advantages of this solution :
1) the background tiles are equipped with steps;
2) excellent technical characteristics of the material even with high abrasive effects and movement of carts on rubber wheels;
3) the coating looks attractive and expensive;
4) visitors treat such coverage more carefully;
5) there is a possibility of a design solution.
Disadvantages of this solution :
1) high final cost (1 sq.m of tiles from 1500 to 2000 rubles, steps 300-400 rubles per piece, work of a master 800-1000 rubles per 1 sq.m);
2) daily care is required to maintain high aesthetic properties.
The advantages of this solution :
1) non-standard background tiles;
2) excellent technical characteristics of the material even with high abrasive effects and movement of carts;
3) the coating looks attractive and expensive;
4) visitors and store employees treat such coating with care;
5) there is a possibility of a design solution;
6) steps can be realized using special profiles.
Disadvantages of this solution :
1) high final cost (1 sq.m of tiles from 1000 to 2000 rubles, threshold for a step 2000 rubles per 250 cm, work of a master 800-1000 rubles per 1 sq.m);
2) daily care is required to maintain high aesthetic properties.