1 8 Grout Line Floor Tile

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1 8 grout line floor tile.

Special types such as slate or quarry tiles often do not have edges uniform enough to look good with tight spacing. Unsanded grout is recommended for small joints up to 1 8 inch wide. All manufactures have a recommended grout joint. More often than not i will use 1 16 grout lines on vertical surfaces and 1 8 lines on floors.

For small format tiles up to 8 inches by 8 inches the spaces between tiles will normally be either 1 32 or 1 16 inch. I e he says he won t every guarantee work under a 1 8 quot. Medium sized grout line widths 1 8 to 1 4 inch require the use of sanded grout and are typically featured when moderate size variation occurs among the tiles or when tiles with lugs are used. They are smooth and uniform edges that let you get the smallest joint possible usually 1 8 or 3 16.

Without these precise edges much more grout is needed to even things out across the floor. Grout lines for floor tiles. As a general rule floor tiles should have grout lines of 1 8 inch or larger depending on the type and size of tile. I m wondering if that is appropriate.

Regular format tiles from 12 x 12 inches up to 16 x 16 inches will be spaced with 1 8 inch grout lines. Rectified tiles are perfectly uniform with precisely defined edges requiring the least amount of grout. All of our handpainted collections feature this type of edge. 90 of the time it is around 1 8 or 2mm.

Tiles are typically fairly close together usually between 1 8 of an inch large format tile do you guys suggest 1 16 or 1 8 grout line. This is a must have for an authentic looking wood look floor tile. Grout line even if the tile specifies 1 16. Most floor tiles are 8 inches by 8 inches but larger versions are available.

I m more asking for future reference regarding tile installation. Grout can ruin an otherwise great tile job. All other cuts of tile from tumbled to chiseled to punched contain slight variations in shape and size. A rectified edge allows for smaller grout lines because the tile has been more precisely cut unlike our other handmade tiles.

And yet how to grout tile and proper grouting technique are often treated as an afterthought like the final few half hearted steps of a tired runner stumbling over the finish line. Tiles larger than 16 x 16 actually present a more uniform appearance with narrower grout lines of 1 16 inch. I will usually use the smallest grout line the tile will allow. The contractor is 1 2 way done and i agreed to let him go with the 1 8 grout as i wanted the warranty on work.

Rectified tile has very exact edges. I just think it looks better and as long as the tile is consistent enough that s what i ll use. First the smallest grout lines less than 1 8 inch are ideal for rectified tiles. A 1 8 size is used for our product lines that feature a rectified clean cut edge.