tile size

Tiles are usually thin, square or rectangular coverings manufactured from hard-wearing material such as ceramic, stone, metal, baked clay, or even glass. They are generally fixed in place in an array to cover roofs, floors, walls, edges, or other objects such as tabletops. Alternatively, tile can sometimes refer to similar units made from lightweight materials such as perlite, wood, and mineral wool, typically used for wall and ceiling applications. In another sense, a tile is a construction tile or similar object, such as rectangular counters used in playing games (see tile-based game). The word is derived from the French word tuile, which is, in turn, from the Latin word tegula, meaning a roof tile composed of fired clay.
Tiles are often used to form wall and floor coverings, and can range from simple square tiles to complex or mosaics. Tiles are most often made of ceramic, typically glazed for internal uses and unglazed for roofing, but other materials are also commonly used, such as glass, cork, concrete and other composite materials, and stone. Tiling stone is typically marble, onyx, granite or slate. Thinner tiles can be used on walls than on floors, which require more durable surfaces that will resist impacts.

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    Tile size difference

    Hi Guy's, I am about to start work on my first big tiling project in my ensuite. We have chosen some 250 x 500 tiles however for the end wall inside the shower we decided to go for a 'decor' tile which has a wavy ridges as opposed to the flat standard tile that is going to be used for the rest...
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    Does size really matter?

    Hi there I have had some tiling done in a downstairs toilet. Tiler has said that I have made it more difficult for him as I changed my mind from 2' x 1' tiles to 1' x 1' (I am sure at the time he said it would not make any difference) which needed more cuts. Would this be true? He has used...
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    Dural matting with 20x20 tiles

    Hi just got some dural durabase. My tiles are 20x20cm Porcelin. Will 20x20 sit fine on this Matt. Also would you recommend tile levelling clips for a tile of this size, if so which system. as I am looking for a 2mm grout line.
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    tile size for a 1 sq meter porch

    hi everyone is there an ideal size for a 1 square meter porch? are there disadvantages with tiles that are too large or small?
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    Tile size and laying pattern

    Hello - we're in the process of choosing tiles for our bathroom and I'd really appreciate some advice on what type of laying pattern works best for tile size/type. My wife would ideally like large format tiles on the wall, in a brick bond pattern. I've read on here that its important to consider...
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    Bathroom wall tile repair, unable to match tile size.

    In 2014 I had my bathroom re-titled. I'm having my shower replaced and some of the tiles need to be replaced. The tiles on the wall are white gloss tiles 248mm x 328mm (purchased from ToppsTiles). The only size I can locate is 250mm x 330mm. Does anyone have any suggestions of how I can get...
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    Advice on tile size and materials.

    Hello. After some general advice for a DIYer for tiling a shower alcove. Height is 2100mm to ceiling Two side walls = 900mm width each. Back wall = 780mm width All stud walls. Fixed to Stud walls is Wickes STS Tile Backing board (10mm thickness), Best tile size and thickness to use ? Is...
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    Tile Size Advice Needed

    Hello everyone, Just moved in to a new property and I want to replace the tiles on the walls in the kitchen, I just roughly measured them and they are just under 6" x 6" and I'm just wondering if any one knows the exact size, maybe it's a popular size? I have no idea about anything when it...
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    Mosaic tile size

    Hi, more questions! :lol: My new wetroom will have an AKW Tuff tray mounted onto new joists with 25mm marine ply in between & should therefore be a pretty solid installation. I'm using Aquaproof tanking system & am going to mosaic tile the floor with tumbled travertine, question is, will I be...
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    Looking for a 1970's cream matt kitchen tile size 4 1/8" (105mm)

    Hi I'm trying to find a cream matt kitchen wall tile, 105mm square, for our 1960's-70's kitchen, to cover some electrical work and match the existing tiles (all 4 walls are currently tiled) They are smooth to touch but have a kind of ripple texture rather than being absolutely flat. There are...
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    Seeking discontinued B&Q black stone works ardesia tile size 152 x 76

    Hi there am seeking the above tile there are 2 versions of either satin or matt. If any one knows where I may get them please shout! Only need 1 box. Thanks
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    Limestone bathroom tile size?

    Hi Guys About to order the stone for the project. The bathroom floor is small 1700mm x 1500mm What size tile do you think would look best 300x300 or 600x600 Cheers Phil
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    Tile size for wall and floor ?

    I'm about to turn the bathroom into a wetroom and was wondering about tile sizes. The room's about 3.5m square and I'm using Trav tiles, the mrs likes some 305 x 457mm tiles and I was wondering if they would look ok on the walls and floor and what config would look best. If this is not advisable...
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    Help: tile size for 800x800 shower enclosure

    Dear All Hope someone can help! Tiling 800x800 shower enclosure, have purchased the following Bal items for the tiler following advice available here: single part flexible adhesive waterproofing kit microflex grout sealant The walls have been replastered by plasterer but house is mega old...
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    Tile size 360x275x9 Ceramic - Adhesive

    Hi Firstly i can get good trade prices on Weber products so idealy its a weber product im after or unless someone on her can point me in the right direction so i can get trade on Mapei which seems to be most people favorite. Tile size 360x275x9 Ceramic Fixing to newly boarded walls and one...
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    Tile size and filling in walls.

    Hi I'm going to tile my bathroom with 300*416*9.4 ceramic tiles and have a couple of questions, firstly I have read that for larger tiles it's better to use a cement adhesive so was wondering if these will be alright with a normal adhesive or not (they look large to me but there was some...
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    Check Tile size before laying

    Hi, We started to tile a consevatory floor yesterday and as we done the first few rows of tiles,I noticed the grout lines were not matching up,bloody ell I thought,what now?.:mad2: I then turned up the tiles on there side in the remaining packs and they were all different,some up to 5mm.The...
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    Kitchen tile size?

    Hi all, there is no reason why a kitchen can't be tiled with bigger than normal size kitchen tiles is there? Am doing my neighbours kitchen and she has gone out and bought big tiles. (6" x 8") ish ceramics. can you forsee any complications, it is a normal splashback nothing unusual.
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    Wall Trowel Size x Tile size

    If your setting 33cm x 22cm tiles, what trowel size would you use ? Is 6mm trowel too small ?
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