Ceramic Tile

[sansei]

You can address the weight bearing issue by applying a concrete backer like HardiBacker on the subfloor before applying the tile. The wear issue is tougher. Glazed ceramic tile can chip if you drop something on them. If a illustration chips or breaks you have to find the exact same tile in order to do a repair. It is not as simple as saving a few extra tiles just in case. I prefer natural stone or porcelain tile for floor application because chips don't show up. Another consideration is glazed tile is usually smooth and can get slippery when wet. A textured surface is safer in a bathroom where there is water and there are many hard surfaces in a confined space.



Edited by - sansei on 06/21/2007 10:41:49