Tiles without adhesive and grout

[fresve]

Have ideas about replacing a carpet in an open staircase with tiles of the type 60*30, stone-like. The problem is that the tiles can't be too thick, and I either want to lay them loose or glue them. Can't increase the height.

Will they withstand being walked on? Should I give up on the idea right away?

 

[v-g]

The surface must be 100% smooth otherwise the tiles will wobble if they are not set in the adhesive.

But I don't understand, are you going to lay a carpet on top of these tiles?

 

[fresve]

"replace a carpet"
The carpet is gone, what's left is a "compartment" to insert something new.
Can't the problem be the opposite, that the tiles are not properly flat? The stairs are flat.

This is how it looks:
http://www.byggahus.se/forum/byggmaterial-byggteknik/82309-hur-fungerar-en-trappa.html

 

[jenfor]

Isn't it both easier and better to lay parquet on the stairs? It doesn't build as high and is easier to cut than stone.

 

[fresve]

Isn't it both simpler and better to lay parquet in the staircase? It doesn't build as high and easier to cut than stone.

No.... The stone-like ones are too ugly, and the parquet is too high. It will be carpet unless someone thinks my tiles suggestion is good...

 

[jenfor]

There's nothing wrong with your tile suggestion, but it will raise the floor by 1 cm, which might be too high, leaving only the option of a mat.

I didn't mean the stone-like parquet but rather something like pine or whatever material your staircase is currently made of.

 

[Tobbefonsterfixare]

You can always replace the front edge strip with a higher one if you want to lay tiles on the stairs, or another higher material! However, I think your steps might flex too much for tiles!

 

[Bloink]

If they're going to be in a compartment anyway, you could glue thin double-sided tape, hot glue?

 

[Mikael_L]

I have no idea if it will hold, but using a strong adhesive that can also fill a bit might be an idea. I'm thinking of PL400. You might try it on two tiles first and see how it seems to work.

Otherwise, maybe a click-floor laminate with a suitable surface (stone, tile, wood, there are many appearances) could be glued down. They are usually about 6-8 mm thick...

Just some wild ideas...

 

[fresve]

We have finally decided on a carpet, to be purchased this week. The thing I was absolutely most doubtful about is the flatness of the tiles, as my experience is that they are not absolutely flat, and as I said, I didn't want to add more height. The staircase is also newly painted, and I can't be bothered to replace the moldings.

Thanks anyway for all the input.

/ Fredrik

 

[magnusss]

I think it's excellent to glue with PL adhesive.. sticks like a rock and is somewhat flexible.

 

[smidifix]

Hello everyone!!

Cold!! is my first thought when I hear tiling!!!

Then it builds almost 1cm without glue, 30*60 tiles tend to be thick and as you say, they tend to be either slightly concave or convex, so without adhesive there's a risk that it might crack