Thinner grout spacing for subway tile creates a more subtle effect and wider grout lines a more dramatic one.
Marble subway tile grout line.
I try to use the smallest grout lines the tile will allow.
If you are going for high contrast or retro style wider grout spacing gives you the opportunity to make a statement with your grout.
How to grout marble tile.
Grout including sealed grout tends to wear more quickly than tile and become more porous and prone to staining.
Most floor tiles are 8 inches by 8 inches but larger versions are available.
In most other tile i will use 1 16 or 1 8 inch lines.
Because of this minimizing the width of grout lines is advisable.
Special types such as slate or quarry tiles often do not have edges uniform enough to look good with tight spacing.
This is true of man.
For most granite and marble tile i install i use either 1 32 or 1 16 inch grout lines.
Although tile installations can be installed in groutless format the traditional method calls for grout to be placed in the joints between the tiles.
Grout lines for floor tiles.
This thickness leaves room for the natural variation in.
Finished grout lines will vary from 1 16 to 3 16.
If smaller spacers like 1 8 are used it will accentuate the size difference of handmade tile.
We recommend a 3 16 grout size for our ceramic tile line.