For an 8 48 plank tile i really don t think 1 8 inch is too big but if your installer is good and has inspected the plank tiles and feels he she can do 1 16 than i say let them.
8 x 48 tile installation.
Determining which trowel size is proper for your installation depends on both the tile itself and the substrate.
4 x 24 6 x 24 10 x 20 12 x 24 6 x 36 9 x 36 18 x 36 12 x 48 24 x 48.
7 5mm matte porcelain floor and wall tile 10 32 sq.
The average 5 ft.
Ivy hill tile rio tiger blue 8 in.
Large format tile installation requires particular attention to proper substrate preparation grout joint sizing trowel selection and mortar coverage.
Get creative and install your tile in a layout without a distinct pattern.
We love using the versailles layout on floors with natural stone like.
Versailles french this elegant pattern uses a combination of square and rectangular tiles to create a puzzle like repeating design.
For all of msi s rectangular tiles a minimum of a 1 3 or more off set with 1 8 grout joint size is recommended for rectified tiles and a 3 16 grout joint for non rectified.
More accurately it depends on how flat the tile and substrate are.
How to install tile.
When installing large format tiles and planks it is vital to adhere to the recommended grout line widths recommended patterns and all installation guidelines.
Create bold and graphic interest using black and white hues.
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Which trowel size to use.
The less flat the tile is the more thinset mortar you need beneath it which means a larger trowel size.
Grid for use with the following tile sizes.
For grout you will usually want sanded it comes in a bag especially if you end up with 1 8 inch joints but your installer really should specify which grout to get.
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