Guidance needed - Tiles for Bathroom

I am not sure what digital tiles are as I prefer stone flooring like marble or travertine or classic subway tiles but my advice is not to look for big box stores as the quality/ selection is not good and most cases very generic.

You should look for local tile stores that specializes in kitchen and bathroom tiles. Visit a few of them and I am sure you will find a wide array of colors and styles.

 

Hi Justmyself,

If you are not going to put carpet on bathroom floor ( I don't think in India, that is in vogue), then, think of the following :

Many bath room tiles become slippery upon use. I heard there are some new type of tiles, which are not manufactured for their look , but for their slightly rough surface , making it non-slippery.

If you have elders at home (even youngsters also fall on slippery tiles), you have to seriously think about this safety aspect. One fall leads to fracture, requiring months of treatment !

 

chennai, the level of hardness in water is very high. you can't maintain most of these tiles. personally i have a tough time maintaining them. you can check out mine is the link here.http://www.indusladies.com/forums/spotless-kitchen/195731-links-only-time-management-cooking.html
so i would suggest not to invest too much into the bathroom fittings nor tiles. if it is going to be used by your parents or in-laws, go for anti skid tiles. also ensure that the height of the entrance to western is considerably lower. as the new tred it is almost one feet above the flooring of your bedroom.

you get the digital ceramic tiles in chennai. check out kajaria's range or Digital Ceramic Wall Tiles - Asian Granito India Ltd

if you want your builder to outsource them then be sure that you check for the same and also keep in stock a few extras for replacement. the regular tiles will always be available. these are of mostly either 1/2ft, or 2 ft tiles and length and width vary which will then be a difficulty to get.

the fittings..jaguar, kohler are wonderful but do not work on the long run because of the calcium deposits from hardwater. went for high end ceramic wc and have been finding it difficult spending 10k every year just for the repairs.

you can check out wonderful anti-skid tiles. and highlighter series for the walls.

go for digital wall tiles for your wash area in the dining, kitchen back splash or above the splash..and more places..

just my 2c from ground zero.

 

All the best !

 

i have got the quotation and the estimates from ion exchange after the initial testing. the monthly expenses and the annual maintenance and the investment for our small apartment complex did not pan out. our association members did not accept it. And the running cost for RO plants where there is no metro and only ground water with high tds is high.

i know jm. but whether it is electrical or plumbing, a house maintenance is always going to be there. you need to spend on maintenance. your fittings spindles, the flush system in your wc, the drain pipes and many other things will need replacement within 1/2 years. gone are the days where we did only once in 10 years.