1 8 Grout Line Floor Tile

I e he says he won t every guarantee work under a 1 8 quot.

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. I m wondering if that is appropriate. 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. Most floor tiles are 8 inches by 8 inches but larger versions are available.

A 1 8 size is used for our product lines that feature a rectified clean cut edge. Regular format tiles from 12 x 12 inches up to 16 x 16 inches will be spaced with 1 8 inch grout lines. This is a must have for an authentic looking wood look floor tile. A rectified edge allows for smaller grout lines because the tile has been more precisely cut unlike our other handmade tiles.

All manufactures have a recommended grout joint. Grout can ruin an otherwise great tile job. 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. Any smaller than that and there will be lipage.

Tape off edges and trim tiles to paraphrase rodney dangerfield grout gets no respect. All of our handpainted collections feature this type of edge. I m more asking for future reference regarding tile installation. Rectified tiles are perfectly uniform with precisely defined edges requiring the least amount of grout.

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. Without these precise edges much more grout is needed to even things out across the floor. 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. I will usually use the smallest grout line the tile will allow.

Self homeimprovement national tile council of america. First the smallest grout lines less than 1 8 inch are ideal for rectified tiles. Rectified tile has very exact edges. Unsanded grout is recommended for small joints up to 1 8 inch wide.

Grout line even if the tile specifies 1 16. I just think it looks better and as long as the tile is consistent enough that s what i ll use. More often than not i will use 1 16 grout lines on vertical surfaces and 1 8 lines on floors. Tiles larger than 16 x 16 actually present a more uniform appearance with narrower grout lines of 1 16 inch.

As a general rule floor tiles should have grout lines of 1 8 inch or larger depending on the type and size of tile. All other cuts of tile from tumbled to chiseled to punched contain slight variations in shape and size. Grout lines for floor tiles. They are smooth and uniform edges that let you get the smallest joint possible usually 1 8 or 3 16.