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Large Tiles in Wood Frame House

  • 03-10-2020 5:50am
    #1
    KevinK
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    Designing a new build wood frame house.

    Had picked out large 100cm by 100cm tiles for upstairs bathroom but were advised that they would be prone to cracking due to movement in the wooden frame and it was suggested we find a smaller tile.

    The same tile also comes in 60cm by 60cm, does anyone have any idea if this is still too large? Or has anyone experience of using this size tile in a timber frame house?


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  • #2
    KevinK
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 659 ✭✭✭KevinK


    ,


  • #3
    dok_golf
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    I have a timber frame house. Think whoever told you that story has no idea . If its floor tiles, the floor doesn't move eny more or less than a traditional floor in any block house ( except for hollowcore ). If its walls, then the vast majority of walls in any block house ( upstairs) are studded/timber. I have 60 x 60 tiles on both surfaces for 15 years. Not even the grout has cracked


  • #4
    KevinK
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 659 ✭✭✭KevinK


    dok_golf wrote: »
    I have a timber frame house. Think whoever told you that story has no idea . If its floor tiles, the floor doesn't move eny more or less than a traditional floor in any block house ( except for hollowcore ). If its walls, then the vast majority of walls in any block house ( upstairs) are studded/timber. I have 60 x 60 tiles on both surfaces for 15 years. Not even the grout has cracked

    Thanks, very helpful.


  • #5
    Dr_Colossus
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    You could also use a decoupling membrane such a Schluter Ditra (although anything Schluter is mad expensive) so allow for some settling in the subfloor without it transferring to the tiles and potentially cracking them. Either way ensure to use flexible adhesive and grout.


  • #6
    KevinK
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 659 ✭✭✭KevinK


    Dr_Colossus wrote: »
    You could also use a decoupling membrane such a Schluter Ditra (although anything Schluter is mad expensive) so allow for some settling in the subfloor without it transferring to the tiles and potentially cracking them. Either way ensure to use flexible adhesive and grout.

    Well this suggests there is a cracking risk.... maybe we should just choose a smaller tile- not a big deal really.

    Confused!


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