Tile Spacing For Wall Tiles

Tiles are spaced by installing plastic joint spacers between them.

Tile spacing for wall tiles.

Two inch tiles are factory spaced and sheet mounted. A rectified edge allows for smaller grout lines because the tile has been more precisely cut unlike our other handmade tiles. The unique shim like design allows wedges to be pushed in or pulled out to adjust the position of tile up to 1 8 in while also holding the tile in place. The proper spacing for wall tiles two and four inch tiles.

For large format tiles 18 by 18 inches and larger you can actually get away with very tight grout lines of 1 16 inch or even 1 32 inch usually created by the lugs. Product overview qep tile wedge spacers support tile and stone on vertical applications to help ensure wall tile is level during installation. A tight 1 8 grout space will allow the pattern to flow nicely from one tile to the next. 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.

There is less irregularity with rectified tiles so less spacing is needed between each piece. This creates a smooth final space that looks like solid tile. Starting work locate the centre of the room both length wise and width wise and use a chalk line or laser level to create a gridline. Lay your first tile in line with your reference point either the chalk line or laser level.

After your first tile is laid put a spacer. There are many styles of spacers and they are are available in sizes ranging from 1 32 inch to 1 2 inch although 1 8 inch 3 16. How to use tile spacers.