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How do you use tile spacers on tile with jagged edges?
In the final phase of my kitchen remodel, I am going to put 4X4 tiles
on my backsplash. These tiles have a kind of tumbled look and the edges are kind of jagged, which is the normal look for this tile. As I was dry fitting them to see how it would look, I notice that using tile spacers were difficult to use because depending on where you would put them between the tiles, the space varies greatly because of the rough edges. If I used a 1/8" spacer, the width could be as much as 1/4". In some spots. It seems as if this would be better done by eye.Or perhaps maybe the tile should be butt up against each other. Anyone have suggestions? |
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How do you use tile spacers on tile with jagged edges?
I am not a professional tile installer but I have done a few installations
without problems. Here is what I would do: 1. I would lay tile on floor in the full area you plan to do and experiment with different widths to see how it looks. You won't have the grout but its better than nothing. Looks like you are already doing this. 2. I would not butt the tile because this could cause problems with expansion. At minimum have the smallest spacer you can buy at the closest point of 2 tiles. 3. Maybe call manufacturer to find out what the smallest gap they recommend is. If they say you can butt it, you can. 4. Doing by eye is fine I think but pay a lot of attention to how things are coming out as you go along. I hope this helps! Mihaela "Mikepier" wrote in message ... In the final phase of my kitchen remodel, I am going to put 4X4 tiles on my backsplash. These tiles have a kind of tumbled look and the edges are kind of jagged, which is the normal look for this tile. As I was dry fitting them to see how it would look, I notice that using tile spacers were difficult to use because depending on where you would put them between the tiles, the space varies greatly because of the rough edges. If I used a 1/8" spacer, the width could be as much as 1/4". In some spots. It seems as if this would be better done by eye.Or perhaps maybe the tile should be butt up against each other. Anyone have suggestions? |
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How do you use tile spacers on tile with jagged edges?
I think my problem is I'm using the round "surface mount" spacers they
sell at Lowe's, like these http://www.tile-eze.com/0310.html, not the "x" shaped spacers that you can put underneath the tile like these http://hand-tools.hardwarestore.com/...e-spacers.aspx The back of the tile looks a little more uniform than the front so perhaps I should use the latter type of spacer |
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How do you use tile spacers on tile with jagged edges?
On Fri, 28 Dec 2007 10:01:36 -0800 (PST), Mikepier
wrote: I think my problem is I'm using the round "surface mount" spacers they sell at Lowe's, like these http://www.tile-eze.com/0310.html, not the "x" shaped spacers that you can put underneath the tile like these http://hand-tools.hardwarestore.com/...e-spacers.aspx The back of the tile looks a little more uniform than the front so perhaps I should use the latter type of spacer Well, I've learned my 'lesson for the day'. I'll have to go check the jobs I did 30 years ago- but my last tile job in this house was 20 yrs ago and the spacers I never removed have remained hidden in the grout. Never knew they were supposed to be removed. Jim [and doubt I'll remove them next time- if there is a next time] |
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How do you use tile spacers on tile with jagged edges?
Mikepier wrote:
In the final phase of my kitchen remodel, I am going to put 4X4 tiles on my backsplash. These tiles have a kind of tumbled look and the edges are kind of jagged, which is the normal look for this tile. As I was dry fitting them to see how it would look, I notice that using tile spacers were difficult to use because depending on where you would put them between the tiles, the space varies greatly because of the rough edges. If I used a 1/8" spacer, the width could be as much as 1/4". In some spots. It seems as if this would be better done by eye.Or perhaps maybe the tile should be butt up against each other. Anyone have suggestions? Tumbled marble? I love the look, but was afraid they would be tough to clean. As for placing them, I'd lay them out on the floor with white paper under them to get the look of grout. How about marking the center of each tile - from widest points to widest points - and then line up the centers? A piece of masking tape on each tile to place a mark on. By lining up the centers, you should get a rhythm going, and should have a pretty good standard variation in the spacing. Never done it, but looks good on paper ) |
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