Timber look porcelain tiles

Amie Martyn

6 years ago

Has anyone used these? They're our compromise as I wanted Wood and hubby wanted tile.

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Cipriano Italian Home Design

6 years ago

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Tiles are an awesome compromise for sure. They are resistant as tiles, but take away the clinical feel of gloss tiles. Great way to include warmth and natural textures without compromising on water resistance. Available in many different shades, finishes and looks to give a true timber effect.

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siriuskey
6 years ago
sorry hubby real timber adds warmth, or choose large tiles for such a big area, these would look too busy
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Wild Bear & Co Hervey Bay
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
We actually have similar timber look tiles in our current house for the main bathroom - and I must admit (sorry Siriuskey lol) that we love them. This was our first ever reno tho so it may not be architecturally stunning, we have learnt a lot and love the changes we've made :). I know nothing beats real timber, but the timber look tiles we got (from Beaumont) were a great way to completely transform the old 70's miniature blue tiles & blue paint bathroom into something a bit more organic and zen. So these are on the floor and one feature wall (the vanity wall with a large mirror over the top to break it up a bit), while the 3 remaining walls are a very large square gloss white tile. Our visitors always remark on how calm the space feels - and given the insanity of our house on a regular basis, I'm quite tempted to move into the bathroom permanently lol. We have some orchids & candles in there and it really has a nice vibe to it :)
C P
6 years ago
I think they're fine in a bathroom where you can't use real timber and they're not meant to be faux but if used instead of timber in living areas I don't really like it.
Illuminide Interiors
6 years ago
The porcelain wood look tiles are fantastic, no ongoing wood maintenance issues and easy to clean. The only concern is they are quite hard under foot and don't have the give and sound of real wood so you will never fool anyone that the floor is the 'real deal'. For that reason they do lose credibility for mine and ongoing resale may be an issue if a potential buyer likes the real deal and then realise they are tiles. Something's can be compromised buy I reckon with this one go with either real wood or a tile selection that looks like a tile.

Good Luck!
Illuminide Interiors
6 years ago
An yes agree with C P they are really designed for places where wood can't go, like in showers.
Mark
6 years ago
Stayed in a BnB in Scotland that had them on the bathroom floor. We actually had to put our hands on the floor to convince ourselves that they weren't real wood. Loved them ever since.
siriuskey
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
Hi Nik & Mark, The timber look tiles are perfect for Bathrooms and wet rooms but I wouldn't suggest using them in your main living areas in place of real timber which value adds to a house cheers
Susan Ballard
6 years ago
We used them when we removed out laundry wall and opened into kitchen with floorboard allowed for transition from tile to timber
Jan Dobson
6 years ago
While I'm with Siriuskey regarding real timber, it would always be my choice, I recently saw a brand new house with very similar tiles down the long, wide hallway into and throughout the open plan kitchen and living area.

It could be that it had a north facing, predominately glass wall allowing the sunshine to flood the room, but I was surprised just how good they looked.

Perhaps you could check out the real estate websites to find an open house near you to check for yourself? I do think the quality, of both the tile and the expertise of the person laying the tiles, could make a huge difference also.

In the meantime, perhaps your partner may see the light before the final decision is made ;)
Jo
6 years ago
I personally love these tiles and am going to put them in my open plan living area. However I think the decision depends on your house and needs. I am rural and wood floors would be a lot of maintenance for me and that is something I don't have time for. According to the tile shops I have been into they are hugely popular for rural houses due to the practicality of them. I don't think they would work in all houses though and they could look a bit odd in your standard or old city/suburban home.
siriuskey
6 years ago
Hi Jo, I understand where you are coming from but still think you have more choices, timber is timber, but what I particularly don't like about imitation timber floors, tiles are such short tiles, where as timber is done in long runs, maybe try a parquetry pattern, but as always if you love them that's all that matters it's always a personel choice, cheers
bigreader
6 years ago
I'm one who also doesn't like anything faux or imitation. And I loooove my real wood floors. But reality is reality and you should have what you like and what your budget can accommodate.
Elisabeth
6 years ago
Used these one bathroom wall, love them. Anyway, it's your house, you must love them, unless you plan to sell soon, then go for whatever people in the area would like.

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