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12x24 tile offset
Posted on 1/26/20 at 4:15 pm
Posted on 1/26/20 at 4:15 pm
My contractor did a 50% offset. I noticed Menards had a poster advising not to exceed 33% with large tile due to increased risk of lippage. I like the 50% look. Would y’all advise to redo it to 33%.
TIA and here is pic, we just started
TIA and here is pic, we just started
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Posted on 1/26/20 at 4:23 pm to 3morereps
FYI they porcelain and supposed to be impervious to warpage, if that makes difference
Posted on 1/26/20 at 5:38 pm to 3morereps
I’ve got 12x24 and went with a 1/3 stagger (or whatever the proper tilesetters term is). Both contractor and tile guy said 50% would make cracking more likely. Looks less “square” and regimented with the 1/3.
Posted on 1/26/20 at 6:23 pm to 3morereps
The tile in my kitchen is set like that. Ten year old house not on a slab (on 10 ft piers, we live on the water). Not one crack.
Not sure I understand what slippage is. Just ignore my comment.
Not sure I understand what slippage is. Just ignore my comment.
This post was edited on 1/26/20 at 7:47 pm
Posted on 1/26/20 at 6:28 pm to 3morereps
Our 12x24 is the 1/3 stagger.
Did you ask your tile guy his opinion or did he just follow your instructions?
Did you ask your tile guy his opinion or did he just follow your instructions?
Posted on 1/26/20 at 6:33 pm to Darla Hood
He just did it, didn’t ask how I wanted or anything. He is an old college roommate who is a home builder. I don’t know how much tile experience he has. I like the brick wall 50% offset look. My only concern would be excessive lippage. My buddy/contractor doesn’t think it will make a difference, said the tiles and my floor are pretty straight
Posted on 1/26/20 at 6:46 pm to 3morereps
Once they are laid/set, the lippage is either there or it's not. Go run your hand / foot around and see if it's something you can live with or not.
We purchased rectified porcelain tiles and went with 1/3...still have some lippage. It's a factor of tile shape and setting technique.
We purchased rectified porcelain tiles and went with 1/3...still have some lippage. It's a factor of tile shape and setting technique.
Posted on 1/26/20 at 7:09 pm to shell01
I just checked and it is not bad, think I’ll stick with 50% offset. Thanks
Posted on 1/26/20 at 8:13 pm to ProudLSUMom
Lippage is one tile being higher than the tile next to it, creating an ulevel floor
Posted on 1/26/20 at 8:34 pm to 3morereps
The tile companies recommend the 1/3 offset with nearly all large format tile. Some tiles will be warped or twisted and if your floor is not perfectly level it will show even more.
There are tile leveling spacers that you can use to help with this. Home depot carries one style that is ok.
Since you've already started this pattern and like it, continue and if one tile is giving you problems take it up and try another.
Like mentioned earlier you'll notice right away. Lippage is either there or it's not. It doesnt happen after the mortar dries.
There are tile leveling spacers that you can use to help with this. Home depot carries one style that is ok.
Since you've already started this pattern and like it, continue and if one tile is giving you problems take it up and try another.
Like mentioned earlier you'll notice right away. Lippage is either there or it's not. It doesnt happen after the mortar dries.
Posted on 1/26/20 at 8:44 pm to 3morereps
I would only add if there is lippage, it is waaaaay more noticable after grout. When it is just set and not grouted it is not near as easy to judge.
Posted on 1/26/20 at 9:28 pm to 3morereps
Thank you for the explanation. I do not have that problem with my tiles.
Posted on 1/26/20 at 10:05 pm to 3morereps
swap the almond outlet for a white one while you're at it.
Posted on 1/27/20 at 10:43 am to 3morereps
have the same setup...going on 7 years. No issues
That being said, as somebody who grew up in flooring industry family, the quality of install varies and makes all the difference
That being said, as somebody who grew up in flooring industry family, the quality of install varies and makes all the difference
Posted on 1/27/20 at 12:35 pm to 3morereps
I did a random pattern offset with skinnier tiles (24*6) and tighter grout lines. But in my experience, the lippage occurred due to 3 reasons. Wide areas (approx. 25' wide), uneven subfloor, didn't use enough tile wedges.
If you do begin to experience lippage, my guess is it would be in the living area or wide bedrooms.
If you do begin to experience lippage, my guess is it would be in the living area or wide bedrooms.
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