Tiling same batch diff white

[cott999]

I used 2 boxes, same batch nunber, b n q cheap white, never mixed, now one half is whiter, its hard to tell in daylight, but under lights its not hard, once you notice it

any ideas, bar live with it

 

[jefoss]

start again, dont be a cheapskate and buy better tiles, or live with it

 

[Richard C]

start again, dont be a cheapskate and buy better tiles, or live with it

Probably doesn’t need better tiles, just a decent grout; http://www.bal-adhesives.co.uk/products/microflex
& probably adhesive too!

 

[gcol]

I might be missing something here Richard, but how will using a "decent" grout change the colour of the tile?

 

[Richard C]

I might be missing something here Richard, but how will using a "decent" grout change the colour of the tile?

Err, umm well I got that wrong then didn’t I probably too much claret last night; for some reason thought the OP was talking about grout; sorry for any confusion.

 

[gcol]

....probably too much claret last night...

I can relate to that.
Just thought I was missing out on something. Cheers.

 

[cott999]

Yes if it only was as simple as new grout


So for future, its best to buy in one go, and buy quite a lot over, if you decide to do more, like we did

I thought all white, would be just that white. not lighter



no way to take out eye off it? bath wall were the baths sits, doing my head in now

 

[Richard C]

So for future, its best to buy in one go, and buy quite a lot over, if you decide to do more, like we did

B&Q will give 90 days unconditional cash refund with receipt on returns & almost indefinite credit without a receipt . I use their local trade store on at least a weekly bassis for all sorts of stuff & they know me by name at the returns counter; it;s never a problem . Most reputable tile companies will also refund returns for a minimum of 30 days; obviously unopened boxes only!

If there is any doubt about the quantity of materials you need or if you think things may change, always buy enough for all eventualities.