1 16 Grout Line Wood Tile

I m wondering if that is appropriate.

1 16 grout line wood tile. 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. In no circumstance shall the grout joint be less than 1 16. Sounds like some tile contractors will install smaller grout lines. While there s no set standard for the width of grout lines between tiles certain commonly accepted practices prevail.

Falcon matte and gloss 2x12. Since hardwood floors don t have much of a joint you don t want your tile to either. As a general rule floor tiles should have grout lines of 1 8 inch or larger depending on the type and size of tile. Dec 18 2006 at a dead minimum grout line you need to add 1 32 to 1 16 to the sizing difference you have from the largest to the smallest tiles.

Ask a daltile representative to help you select a grout color that will blend the floor into perfect harmony. We recommend a 1 16 grout size for our glass tile line. Square ceramic tile in the formal part and wood tile in the rest. Dec 7 2014 the size of grout lines for tile is something that comes up with just about every.

Glass has clean edges allowing for a tight install. Another thing to consider is x amount of lippage height differences between tiles is much more pronounced with narrow grout lines than with wider ones. We do not recommend installing any of our products tighter than 1 16 but you can always go larger. Special types such as slate or quarry tiles often do not have edges uniform enough to look good with tight spacing.

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. When the space between tiles is so little like 1 32 which is often referred to as credit card lines or penny lines it s not possible to fill that space all the way through the bottom of the tile. 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. Regular format tiles from 12 x 12 inches up to 16 x 16 inches will be spaced with 1 8 inch grout lines.

I m more asking for future reference regarding tile installation. I am having tile put in my house. Closest grout joints should not be less than 1 16. Grout line even if the tile specifies 1 16.

I e he says he won t every guarantee work under a 1 8 quot. Most floor tiles are 8 inches by 8 inches but larger versions are available. Grout lines for floor tiles. I have ask for 1 16 grout lines only where the wood tile is and the installers say they will not guarantee the work if i use a 1 16 because the manufacturer doesn t recommend anything smaller that 1 8.