Ceramic Plank Tile Was Set With 1 32 Grout Line

Sizes such as 6 x 24 15 x 61 cm and 8 x 36 20 x 91 cm have become the new normal when considering these wood plank tiles.

Ceramic plank tile was set with 1 32 grout line.

Actual finished grout spaces will vary from 1 8 to 1 4 if 3 16 spacers are used. They did not like how it turned out with the large grout lines. If you want to know why please keep reading. First the smallest grout lines less than 1 8 inch are ideal for rectified tiles.

Large format tiles with 1 16 or 1 32 grout lines and a grout that matches the tile color closely looks great. A 2 enter the grout joint width and depth in decimal inches. Large grout joints will require the use of sanded grout. Without these precise edges much more grout is needed to even things out across the floor.

Tiles that vary in size and shape need large grout joint widths 3 8 to 1 2 inch. All other cuts of tile from tumbled to chiseled to punched contain slight variations in shape and size. Because a medium size grout line is easier to work with and in most cases can hide some slight imperfections it is often the choice of both experts and the average diy homeowner. Then measure several different tiles from different boxes.

We recommend a 3 16 grout. When re modeling floors bathroom or a kitchen almost everybody wants to have the minimum grout lines between their tiles. Porcelain and ceramic tiles that look like wood have become increasingly popular as digital printing technology has allowed manufacturers to duplicate the look of almost any wood. I told the customer i was planning on using thicker grout lines for traction safety since they have 3 kids ages 6 months 2 years and 6 year old.

Minimum grout lines the quick answer is nothing closer than 1 16. Note that using the smallest grout possible will increase installation time. If smaller spacers like 1 8 are used it will accentuate the size difference of handmade tile. S 3 enter the square footage.

E 1 type in the tile width and length in inches. I used the 1 4 grout lines. Finished grout lines will vary from 1 16 to 3 16. If that s the case you can use a 1 16 grout line and not have any problems.

Y 4 select the grout type and calculate the number of units for your project. Rectified tile has very exact edges. They are smooth and uniform edges that let you get the smallest joint possible usually 1 8 or 3 16.