Grout line thickness - TilersForums.com

[why tile]

HI ALL,

is there any reason why i cant use 1mm spacers on a floor when laying 900x450 tiles brick bond style?

 

[Ken Bruty]

Can't see any reason why not, you will just have to use a special fine floor grout as opposed to normal grout. Also I explained the 3 4 5 scenario on your previous post as I missed your original reply. Hope that helps

 

[united]

British Standard is a Min of 3mm on a floor.... I think?

 

[diamondtiling]

If the floor is as smooth as glass and all your tiles are exactly the same size then you might get away with it but I have yet to see those conditions. I dont like to go below 2mm.

 

[why tile]

British Standard is a Min of 3mm on a floor.... I think?

i here alot about british standard, but is this the law?

 

[diamondtiling]

Its not a law but it is best practice, BS are there to maintain standards.

 

[Daz]

I agree with Dom (Diamondtiling), so if you ignore the advice - Good luck.

 

[why tile]

If the floor is as smooth as glass and all your tiles are exactly the same size then you might get away with it but I have yet to see those conditions. I dont like to go below 2mm.

same as but i have a customer who asked if there was any reason why i couldnt make the grout line as small *** possible, and to be honest i didnt have an answer so thought i would ask the question.

thanks

 

[united]

i here alot about british standard, but is this the law?

It's not a law as such, more of a guide to what is an acceptable level

 

[Ken Bruty]

i here alot about british standard, but is this the law?

It's not the law, as you can do whatever you like in your own place, BS5385 parts 1-5 are guidelines for a proper tiling job and usually required more in the commercial sector, however, myself, and Im sure, a lot of others on here do our tiling to BS5385 anyway for peace of mind and no comebacks.