Tuesday, July 23, 2013

The New Trend in Flooring: Rectified Tile Installed with Minimal Grout Lines & the Tile Tools That Make it EASIER

A rectified tile is defined as a tile that has gone through an additional step in the manufacturing process to ensure uniformity in size. (It has been cut after being fired at a very high temperature)  A non-rectified tile does not undergo this process and slight variations in tile sizes may exist because each tile will shrink during the firing process as moisture escapes.

Now what does this mean to you? 

There is a new trend gaining popularity where rectified tile is being installed edge to edge with very minimal grout lines.  The look tends to make your space feel larger because there are no lines drawing the eye to each individual tile.

As long as you have the Right Tools and conditions you can Do-It-Yourself.

1. Most important is having a level floor.
Each tile has to lay flat in order for this installation to work and achieve the aesthetic look you want.
          are the smallest you can find anywhere and will help   
          keep your tiles evenly spaced.  If you
          want also have the 1/16” spacers (Green) for a slightly 
          larger grout joint.
3. The MeasureRIGHT Pro tile measuring gauge to install       
                   precisely cut tiles. Working with such a small grout   
                   joint means that there is little room for error when it
                  comes to your perimeter tile cuts.  Make sure your cuts
                  are precise the first time.
4.  The Tavy-Tile Puck is a lippage detector.  Run this
        level over your adjoining tiles to detect if one tile is    
        not level with the others.  You don’t want to stub your   
        toe later on down the line to determine if one tile is not in
        line with the rest.

Let TiLeRIGHT provide you with flooring tools to help you achieve your installation whether you’re a novice or a professional. Purchase your tools online today.  We provide Fast Shipping and in most cases will ship out your order the same day. (865)277-7528. 1157 Kings Ridge Rd East, Gatlinburg, TN 37738

No comments:

Post a Comment