I m wondering if that is appropriate.
1 8 vs 1 16 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 more asking for future reference regarding tile installation.
If you re planning to do a herringbone pattern on the floor i would recommend 1 8 3 16 for grout joint you ll want to have some traction and the grout will give you just that.
Sanded grout works best with grout lines that are 1 8 inch wide and larger.
Note that using the smallest grout possible will increase installation time.
Grout lines for floor tiles.
Jun 15 2013 as a general rule floor tiles should have grout lines of 1 8 inch or larger these tiles usually are spaced with grout lines 3 16 inch or wider.
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.
Yes you can have either 1 16 1 8 or 3 16 grout joints.
I e he says he won t every guarantee work under a 1 8 quot.
The only time you will have varying sizes is when the product comes tumbled.
More often than not i will use 1 16 grout lines on vertical surfaces and 1 8 lines on floors.
Epoxy grout the top of the line i discovered there are liquid grout stains that are just like penetrating wood stains.
Today s advanced grout for cementitious grout joints smaller than 1 8 to be installed with 1 16 spacing.
Nonsanded grout works best for grout lines less than 1 8 inch wide 1 16 inch is ideal.
If smaller spacers like 1 8 are used it will accentuate the size difference of handmade tile.
Epoxy grout the top of the line.
Grout line even if the tile specifies 1 16.
As a general rule floor tiles should have grout lines of 1 8 inch or larger depending on the type and size of tile.
Regular format tiles are what i install on most of my jobs.
I will usually use the smallest grout line the tile will allow.
Grout lines what is the right size for your tile every tile job has to include a grout line between the tiles picking what size the grout width should be.
Finished grout lines will vary from 1 16 to 3 16.
I just think it looks better and as long as the tile is consistent enough that s what i ll use.
Most floor tiles are 8 inches by 8 inches but larger versions are available.
Joining tile to wood floor with new manufacturing technology the edges of the tile are nonsanded grout works best for grout lines less than 1 8 inch wide 1 16 inch is ideal.
In no circumstance shall the grout joint be less than 1 16.
Actual finished grout spaces will vary from 1 8 to 1 4 if 3 16 spacers are used.
