Grout that is insufficiently packed into the joint.
What size grout line with 12x12 marble wall tile.
If insufficient force is used while grouting wall tile it is easy to bridge the joint where the grout does not penetrate to the back of the joint.
I am trying to get some specific specifications for ceramic tile made by daltile.
How to grout marble tile.
This is true of man.
I am installing 12x12 ceramic tile in my kitchen and i need some specific instructions for installation.
Finished grout lines will vary from 1 16 to 3 16.
Most floor tiles are 8 inches by 8 inches but larger versions are available.
This most often occurs with wall tile.
The tile council of north america and accompanying tile organizations recommend an average grout joint width of 3 16 inch for every 1 16 inch variation in the size of the tiles.
As a general rule floor tiles should have grout lines of 1 8 inch or larger depending on the type and size of tile.
The tile is devonshire dv 43.
Note that using the smallest grout possible will increase installation time.
If smaller spacers like 1 8 are used it will accentuate the size difference of handmade tile.
Special types such as slate or quarry tiles often do not have edges uniform enough to look good with tight spacing.
Actual finished grout spaces will vary from 1 8 to 1 4 if 3 16 spacers are used.
What size grout joint can i have when i install my 12x12 tile.
Grout lines for floor tiles.
I hope you can give me your professional opinion.
This movement can cause the grout to crack and if sufficiently severe can cause tile to crack.