Tile With Thin Grout Lines

Small format tile tiles up to and including 8 x 8 inches square.

Tile with thin grout lines.

Grout should typically remain proportionate with tiles. Actual finished grout spaces will vary from 1 8 to 1 4 if 3 16 spacers are used. Use a grout float with a foam back to avoid scratching the tiles. Medium sized grout line widths 1 8 to 1 4 inch require the use of sanded grout and are.

I separate most tiles into three different categories. Let s talk about grout size options. Grout size the thickness of the grout is almost as important to the look as the color as it can make the grout stand out or disappear almost completely if you choose a wider or. When it s exposed to water it will disintegrate and fall out of the crevices between the tiles.

When re modeling floors bathroom or a kitchen almost everybody wants to have the minimum grout lines between their tiles. If smaller spacers like 1 8 are used it will accentuate the size difference of handmade tile. Choosing a grout width small grout joints. Minimum grout lines the quick answer is nothing closer than 1 16.

Grout is a necessary and integral part of many tile jobs for several reasons. Some tiles have built in self spacers. If you want to know why please keep reading. It keeps moisture out of the substrate helps keep tile lines straight and prevents tiles from rubbing against one.

Spread the grout across the tile while it s still wet. Thin grout can also shrink more than it s supposed to which can lead to cracking. Large format tile 18 x 18 inches and larger. Installing thin grout lines takes much more time because the tile setting has to be far.

Scoop up grout from the bucket and smear it onto the edge of a grout float. The smaller the tile the smaller the. And the bevel on the tile can impact how big the grout lines are because even if the tiles are 1 16 apart the bevel on the tile limits how far down into the crack the grout float can go to scrape out the excess grout. Regular 12 x 12 up to 16 x 16 inches square.

Note that using the smallest grout possible will increase installation time. You get thin grout lines by putting the tiles really close together use 1 16 spacers. When it comes to grout thickness you have three major considerations. Non rectified tiles can t get as close together as rectified tiles meaning there is a limit to how thin your grout lines can be which brings me to my next point.

Force the grout into the grout lines. Drag the edge of the grout float across the tiles forcing the grout into the grout lines. A small grout line width about 1 16 inch is possible if the flooring tile is consistent in size.