FastShipping:


Which one of these three would you go for?

I like the two white polished tiles. I like the grey one too but I have to change color of some things I already settled with to match my color theme. They are 24" by 24" tiles.

What do you think?

n3xt:


Have you seen this items physically? Or through whatsapp pic?

I'll chose the first one.

FastShipping:


Are you kidding me? How would I see them when I'm 8000 miles away? I saw them through text and mail.

What is/are your reasons for choosing the grey one?

n3xt:


I think I've seen the other 2 before. I really don't like them.

They look pretty close enough to the original. It's in the same class with the tiles shown in the pics below.

It's class of tiles I want to use in low traffic area. Definitely not areas of interest.


Class of finish of the tiles below - Budget level.

n3xt:
This is the reason why I don't like them patterned.

Compare the 2 on finished floors. I wish I could get furnished pics of the patterned tiles.

FastShipping:


Stop it!

Those trash of Chinese tiles you posted here are not in the same class as the porcelain polished tiles I posted. Are you kidding me?
Do you think you are dealing with scum?

Those tiles I posted are 4000 naira per sqmt.

Maybe you didn't see them right. Below are better taken pictures of the tiles I posted. Now compare them to the Chinese trash you displayed.

n3xt:


That's why I asked did you see them physically?

If na by "Pali". Here is Pali for your delight. If it is by writing Spanish at the back, I'll show you Chinese tiles with Spanish written at the back.

http://www.argentaceramica.com/en

n3xt:
What I posted above is fake version of Argenta from Orile? So be sure of what your buying.

It costs around 3.5k

lastpage:


That would be great!
Research-based education brings about unquantifiable development.

In the course of my own build, we noticed that we had to use even more water as the Stone dust seems to consume/swallow the water and it dries up very quickly.

Now, l am thinking, "all things being equal", if you use the same amount of water in the tow mixes (Sharp sand ...and Stone dust), the Sharp sand will likely come out stronger because the Stone Dust appears to be "starved of water" and like if you starve a sharp Sand mix of water, it will definitely not attain maximum strength.
This is just a "postulation" of mine as l dont have "accurate, scientific data" to back it up, having not done any controlled experiment, as you have done.
Please keep it at it as you would be contributing something meaningful to the industry.
Just do it as a "further project" or if you are in your 1st degree finals, enrol for "higher degrees" and pursue it further on a larger scale, with more time to spare.




Lastpage!

FastShipping:


Those trash don't cost 3500 Naira per square meter. They cost 1,700 per square meter. I have seen it all in the last one month. I have seen more than 80 tile samples in the last four weeks. I am versed in these things. In fact, I have tiles of 3,000 naira per square meter that are ten times better than those ones you displayed.

n3xt:


I suggest you check out Argenta website. Even with knockoff Pali, you won't get 3,500 from Orile.

n3xt:


That's why I asked did you see them physically?

If na by "Pali". Here is Pali for your delight. If it is by writing Spanish at the back, I'll show you Chinese tiles with Spanish written at the back.

http://www.argentaceramica.com/en

FastShipping:

I repeat those trashy Chinese tile you displayed are not sold for 3500 Naira per sq mt. Those trashy tiles on the floor are sold for 1500-1700 naira per sq mt. I have tons of tiles in my mail and phone being sold for 3000-3500 per sq mt that are ten times better than the trashy ones you claim are of same grade as the polished porcelain tiles I displayed.
Stop it!

n3xt:



What is the name of the tiles you displayed sir? I agree that Argenta is fake.

When I grade tiles, it's not based on the cost. This explains the reason why some people install marbles and yet couldn't create an inspiring home.

FastShipping:


No one told you argenta is fake. But don't come here to tell me those trashy tiles you displayed are of same grade as the polished porcelain tiles I displayed. Not even close.

It is not my business if you grade tiles base on cost. One thing I know is, high end tiles don't come cheap. At the same time, trashy tiles like the one you just displayed come very cheap. That is why they are trashy.

Qc1:



@ FastShipping

Could you please recommend the lightest (as in weight) tiles? I need something that won't add too much weight for my house because I don't want it to sink further. Thank you sir.

Miscellaneous:


Yea, I'm beginning to understand you. But, the purpose of carrying out the workability test (I.e compacting factor test / slump test ) was to see if water was okay or not. A true slump was gotten (meaning water was infact adequate although, the one for sharp sand was slightly better ). So, after doing that in the lab, I won't really buy the idea of water starvation... in construction sites, do you leave an already mixed cement paste in the open air for long hours, like say 6hrs? (why allow those labourers to mix 12 bags of cement & open it for long hours ? some labourers will even eat morning & afternoon food for already mixed cement head. Why not split the mixing in 4's ? These things does affect strength in sites, although negatively. )

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Miscellaneous:
A column normally resists axial compressive force, & I know it is also possible for it to resist bending (called a "beam column" ). Now, to the engineers, how can we make a beam resist bending? Or better put, what are the applications of a "beam column" ?

FastShipping:


You may have to go with ceramic tiles. They are made light in weight.

babalose:
That's why I believe atimes it's better to bring your tiles from abroad to cast away any form of doubt in the quality of what you are buying especially if it's for personal use. So many Spanish tiles of the same product and manufacturer are cheaper in Nigeria than in Spain so it brings the question, which is original which is fake?

Qc1:


Thanks man. Any idea on the price range and what are your thought about its quality?

FastShipping:


I don't know the price range of ceramic tiles because I have had no market survey on it. The quality of it is not in doubt. They are relatively made for non traffic areas like residential homes.

babalose:
That's why I believe atimes it's better to bring your tiles from abroad to cast away any form of doubt in the quality of what you are buying especially if it's for personal use. So many Spanish tiles of the same product and manufacturer are cheaper in Nigeria than in Spain so it brings the question, which is original which is fake?

n3xt:


Yea. Theyre pocket friendly but very scarce. Not available in the regular market.

I no answer the question before because you dey on fire when you asked the question.


Brabus