Designing Kitchens and Bathrooms - wall vs. floor tile

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Longshotj
07-08-07, 01:58 PM
My wife and I are in the middle of replacing our bathroom floor. She wants to put down tile. After buying and bring home the tile in question, I noticed it said interior wall tile. If this going to be a large problem? Anyone who could help with their experience in this would be great to hear from. Thanks!

Jason

HotinOKC
07-08-07, 02:41 PM
Typically wall tile is much lighter and cannot withstand the weight of foot traffic. I would return it and get proper floor tile.

You can however, use floor tile on walls.
Longshotj
07-08-07, 03:03 PM
Thanks much. Appreciate the info.

Jason

Just Bill
07-08-07, 04:30 PM
Floor tile has a slightly different texture to make it slip resistant, there is a big difference once it gets wet.