Tile With Thin Grout Lines

Use a grout float with a foam back to avoid scratching the tiles.

Tile with thin grout lines.

When re modeling floors bathroom or a kitchen almost everybody wants to have the minimum grout lines between their tiles. Medium sized grout line widths 1 8 to 1 4 inch require the use of sanded grout and are. Actual finished grout spaces will vary from 1 8 to 1 4 if 3 16 spacers are used. Scoop up grout from the bucket and smear it onto the edge of a grout float.

Minimum grout lines the quick answer is nothing closer than 1 16. Installing thin grout lines takes much more time because the tile setting has to be far. Choosing a grout width small grout joints. If smaller spacers like 1 8 are used it will accentuate the size difference of handmade tile.

Let s talk about grout size options. Small format tile tiles up to and including 8 x 8 inches square. Large format tile 18 x 18 inches and larger. Drag the edge of the grout float across the tiles forcing the grout into the grout lines.

Tiles that vary in. If you want to know why please keep reading. Some tiles have built in self spacers. Grout that is too thick won t fully seal the tile because it ll be too thick to reach the bottom of the cracks.

The smaller the tile the smaller the. I separate most tiles into three different categories. Force the grout into the grout lines. Note that using the smallest grout possible will increase installation time.

When it s exposed to water it will disintegrate and fall out of the crevices between the tiles. You get thin grout lines by putting the tiles really close together use 1 16 spacers. Regular 12 x 12 up to 16 x 16 inches square. 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.

Spread the grout across the tile while it s still wet. 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. Grout should typically remain proportionate with tiles. Thin grout can also shrink more than it s supposed to which can lead to cracking.

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. Finished grout lines will vary from 1 16 to 3 16. It keeps moisture out of the substrate helps keep tile lines straight and prevents tiles from rubbing against one.