Can Wall Tile Be Used as Floor Tile?

Question

I am in the middle of doing a bathroom reno and I found some wall tile I really like. Can wall tile be used as floor tile ever?

Answer 1

NEVER. The problem is that the wall tile will get slippery when wet. Floor tile has a rougher surface for better traction when wet. If you use the wall stuff on the floor you will slip and break your neck.

You could ask the tile store whether that same pattern is available as a floor tile and buy that kind instead. You might get your preference in a legit floor tile that way.

Answer 2

No, apart from wall tiles not being as strong as floor tiles they are also generally very slippery. Floor tiles are made to be a little stronger and not so slippy. You can however use floor tiles on the walls if you want uniformity.

Answer 3

Yes, just never walk on the tile with shoes on. Check with the tile seller, there may be matching floor tile.

Answer 4

Yes you can use it on either surface, The mastic is usually the only difference other that the texture or style of the tile.

But wall tile is usually very smooth and will be slippery on the floor, So be carefull about that.

Answer 5

no, because wall tile are weak as compared to floor tile

Answer 6

yes you can but it would be a little more work to put it on the floor and make it stay and look right jus be careful and whatever you use make sure it's something strong that woul keep that title on the floorl and when you put the title on the floor you have to glue the areas where you want the title and then when you put the title down space them out jus a lil bit not that much jus so the glue can dry qicker ~N~that should be it !