Software
Houzz Logo Print
prejoh

Need help with going wood look tile

5 years ago

We are busy undertaking a massive renovation of the current house. I have showed the current mock up and the sliding doors you can see are 2,4m high by 8 metres wide (5 and 3 metres) and north facing in the Southern Hemisphere.

We have been looking at so many flooring options but in the South African context of outdoor living, have young boys in the home and wanting very limited maintenance. The wood look tiles in the picture seems to be the best option.

Would appreciate any views or inputs.

Laminate won’t work with pool water ( kids running in and out)
LVT is prone to fading and there will be no covers over the sliding doors plus they will probably be open most summer days
Hard wood just to expensive and just does not seem practical

We have thought of cement flooring, epoxy but the area is prone to movement so worry about cracking.

What are you thoughts on the look of the tile and idea?
Appreciate any thoughts

Comments (14)

  • 5 years ago

    Those look great! I thought they were wood until I went back and re-read your post. I would use those.


  • PRO
    5 years ago

    Excellent choice.

  • 5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    Love it.

    Please share what they are.

  • 5 years ago

    Beautiful❣️❣️I had Italian porcelain wood look tiles installed in my front hallway and had my new oak stairs and banister stained to match it. I had porcelain wood look tiles (lighter in color) installed in my bathrooms. The tiles are water resistant, strong, and easy to clean.

  • 5 years ago

    Very nice.


  • 5 years ago

    @eld6161

    It is Legno Natural Glazed Porcelain Tile 195 x 1195mm

  • 5 years ago

    @kculbers that is really beautiful, it is incredible how real it looks

  • 5 years ago

    Those are really nice. FYI - longer boards need flatter floors and generally thicker layer of bonding to get them to be smooth and flush with each other. It takes an experienced tilesetter. Tip: after having our own wood-look porcelain installed, I recommend using a darker shade of grout than you think you need. The more noticeable grout is, the more it betrays the illusion.

  • 5 years ago

    @theresen that is good to know. We actually like the idea of the brown grout and even using the darker one as suggested. We want to try keep the cleaning of grout lines down to a minimum.

  • 5 years ago

    looks amazing!! please post after pictures

  • 5 years ago

    Be careful as well of going to dark. It should be of a similar color to disappear

  • PRO
    5 years ago

    I think if the concrete is prone to cracking installing tile will also be prone to cracking. I do think the grout should be as close as possible to the tile color if you want to even begin to fool anyone those tiles are wood.

  • 5 years ago

    That tile looks great. It really looks like wood and it's a perfect medium wood color that I believe will be timeless.

  • 5 years ago

    @Patricia thanks, interesting my sister in law has engineered oak wood floors and there is a distinct darker line around each plank like grout. Will also check you comment about potential cracks with tiles. We are however planning to buy extra tiles for any mishaps