What type of tile spacers should I use?

What type of tile spacers should I use?

If you want a standard look, tile installers recommend grout lines of 1/16 inch for walls and 1/8 inch for floors. For regular-format tiles, between 12 by 12 and 16 by 16 inches, you can stay with those measurements or go up to 3/16, depending on the tile and the look you want.

What can you use instead of tile spacers?

pennies
When laying tile, use pennies as spacers instead of store bought plastic ones. Pennies are easier to handle, more uniform and cheaper.

Do I need spacers for ceramic tile?

You can install wall or floor tiles without tile spacers, but because a small misalignment can lead to big problems when you reach the perimeter of the tiled area, you probably don’t want to do that. When properly used, tile spacers guarantee straight grout lines and a professional job.

What is the best size grout line for 12×24 tile?

3/16”
A large tile, such as 12×24”, usually requires a 3/16” grout line, so it’s best to check the manufacturer’s recommendations to see how small you can go.

Can tiles be laid without spacers?

While you can lay tiles without spacers, it is highly inadvisable to lay tiles without gaps in between them for the following reasons. In bathrooms water leaks in from the gaps between the tiles, hence if you leave a large gap you can easily grout them and make it waterproof.

What is the smallest gap between tiles?

1.5 to 2-millimetre gaps are enough for safely replacing a tile without damaging the other ones.

Do you remove tile spacers before grouting?

You can’t grout over conventional tile spacers or the grout will crack, so you have to remove them. The best time to do this is while the tile adhesive is still soft but has become hard enough to hold the tiles securely.

What is Lippage on tile?

Lippage is the term used to describe a difference in height between the edges of installed tiles. If this issue is not addressed during installation, the result can be unsightly, and may even cause damage to the tiles, or become a trip hazard.

What’s the smallest grout line for tile?

1/16”
Grout lines need to be at least 1/16” for the grout to even fit, and often larger than that depending on a variety of other factors. For some grouts, like sanded cement grout, 1/8” is the minimum line size.