Alternative for Tiles

brabus

Tiles is one of the most popular floor materials used in Nigeria. Our over-reliance on these buildings materials has made it to be the most expensive single stage of work on a building project.

However, there are many less expensive and durable alternatives to tiles that are not being explored.

On this thread, I’d share a couple of the durable and sustainable alternatives to tiles. I hope this will inspire you to do things differently.

brabus

One of the best alternative to traditional floor tiles is the Vinyl Tile. It is the best alternative to floor tiles because:

They are tough.
They are flexible. Installation is easy.
They look good and are aesthetically pleasing.
They are the best flooring choice for high foot-traffic areas.
They are easy and quick to clean.
They are more durable.
They are stain and scratch resistant.

tomaths

brabus Can you share some pictures pls?

brabus

tomaths Visit https://floornigeria.com/ for VT and LVT floor tiles.

For those in Lagos, you can get vinyl tiles at Mushin.

brabus

You can also checkout @somez (Fracan Interiors)on nairaland for some cool vinyl tiles designs.

brabus

For quality Spanish Tiles, please visit https://fortuneetfeveur.com.ng/

I bought my stone wall tiles “Country Clay” from them in 2012 and it’s just so different from the regulars in the market. - Brabus

https://www.homedepot.com/p/MSI-Country-Clay-Ledger-8-in-x-25-in-Matte-Ceramic-Wall-Tile-12-5-sq-ft-case-NPRCOCLAY8X25/203102339

brabus

Epoxy Flooring

Considering the functional benefits and the aesthetic benefits of epoxy flooring over tiles, we can gather it cost less to use Epoxy technology over tiles in the long run.

Here are some cool epoxy floor design from different projects around us:

Price start from N10,000 - N20,000

More details on epoxy flooring later on this thread.

Mrbigiman

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Otunba01

What about wooden flooring?

brabus

Otunba01 Is it parquet wood floor, laminated floor or solid oak hardwood floor?

Whichever the case, I’d suggest you use it in a very small area. It cost more to maintain wood floors.

Otunba01

brabus laminated

brabus

Blessedsunny2

general dealer of building materials such as Spanish tile etc