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Size in general is the magnitude or dimensions of a thing. More specifically, geometrical size (or spatial size) can refer to linear dimensions (length, width, height, diameter, perimeter), area, or volume. Size can also be measured in terms of mass, especially when assuming a density range.

In mathematical terms, "size is a concept abstracted from the process of measuring by comparing a longer to a shorter". Size is determined by the process of comparing or measuring objects, which results in the determination of the magnitude of a quantity, such as length or mass, relative to a unit of measurement. Such a magnitude is usually expressed as a numerical value of units on a previously established spatial scale, such as meters or inches.
The sizes with which humans tend to be most familiar are body dimensions (measures of anthropometry), which include measures such as human height and human body weight. These measures can, in the aggregate, allow the generation of commercially useful distributions of products that accommodate expected body sizes, as with the creation of clothing sizes and shoe sizes, and with the standardization of door frame dimensions, ceiling heights, and bed sizes. The human experience of size can lead to a psychological tendency towards size bias, wherein the relative importance or perceived complexity of organisms and other objects is judged based on their size relative to humans, and particularly whether this size makes them easy to observe without aid.

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    10cm x 20cm ceramic tiles - trowel size and adhesive recommendation

    Hi I'm fixing 10cm x 20cm ceramic tiles to Jackoboard in a tanked shower area would be grateful for a recommendation on the ideal trowel notch size and a slow setting adhesive - preferably one that is availble from CTD. Many Thanks Martin
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    Big bit of ply, or cut into smaller bits?

    Hi I am redoing our bathroom. I'm going to be laying 18mm plywood on the joists (16in centres, with noggins) and tiling on that using a decoupling membrane (Ditra 25). My plywood is 2440x 1220mm. Is it better to lay the plywood in one big sheet or cut it into smaller sheets with 3mm gap...
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    Bathroom wall tile repair, unable to match tile size.

    In 2014 I had my bathroom re-titled. I'm having my shower replaced and some of the tiles need to be replaced. The tiles on the wall are white gloss tiles 248mm x 328mm (purchased from ToppsTiles). The only size I can locate is 250mm x 330mm. Does anyone have any suggestions of how I can get...
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    What size trowel to create 5mm adhesive bed for wall tiles

    Hi Due to start a DIY tiling job in my kitchen this weekend. Have had worktops fitted and in some places there are 10mm gaps between wall and worktop (where walls are out of square and all over the place). Using 100x200mm metro tiles which are 5mm thick and would like to put down a bed of...
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    trowel size?

    Hi everybody I wonder if I might ask a couple of general questions please? I am due to fix 6 mm Hardibacker on top of new chipboard I will prime with APD and fix with screws and a 6 mm square notched trowel for adhesive. I then need to fix 600 x 600 porcelain on top, I will back skim and then...
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    Tile cutter size

    Hi all was wondering can I get some advice.im looking to buy a montolit tile cutter but not sure best size.i don’t want to small but at same time not too big.whats the most popular tiles size these days...thanks guys
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    Needs some specific size tiles

    Hi, I'm having a shower replaced by a plumber. He has asked if I have any of the original tiles as some will have to be replaced that will have holes in. I only recently moved into the house and there are no spares that I can find. I've looked everywhere for matt white tiles in size 248mm x...
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    trowel notch size - confused advice

    good afternoon, this website says a 12x12 square notch gives you 6mm deep adhesive. it also says a round trowel leave a 1/3 of its size, so a 10mm round lays 3mm deep. https://www.rubi.com/en/blog/how-to-choose-the-right-tile-trowel-size-step-by-step/ my tiles are 400mm x 150mm, 10mm thick...
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    Trowel size

    I am wall tiling with 400mm x 150mm x 10mm ceramic tiles. What adhesive trowel should i use and should it be square notched or round edge? Source URL: UK Tiling Forum | Pro Tiling Advice - https://www.tilersforums.com/forums/uk-tiling-forum-pro-tiling-advice.43/
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    Trowel size for 10mm thick stone mosaic

    Have a question that's been driving me crazy looking tirelessly online without any solution. Basically, I'm laying 10mm thick stone mosaics over a wetroom floor. The drain is fixed into the tray so there is no depth adjustment there to align with the tiles. So I need a total height of 14-15mm...
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    Trowel size advice required

    I am a general DIY'er and have previous experience tiling bathrooms and kitchen floors. My question is which trowel should I go for on a 30cm x 60cm porcelain tile (same tile, different colour) going on a tanked walls (two plasterboard, 2 plastered) and floor (new T&G with 6mm plywood 10cm...
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    My 1st Job What size trowel notch. 6mm or 8mm ???

    Hi again. I’m tiling the shower today (finally) but am unsure on my trowel size. I’m using 200x100 8mm metro onto Elements waterproof backer board with BAL SPF. There are some areas where the fixing washers are slightly proud of the board so I was going to use an 8mm trowel but the addy spec...
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    Ball bearing for SIGMA 3B4 handle

    what is the size of the bearing in the handle of the Sigma tile cutter 3B4
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    Natural Stone Notch size for 15mm limestone

    So Ive been asked to price an office fitout for 200m2 of 15mm limestone Running bond format with sizes ranging from 800x500 to 300x250 - Using Laticrete Multi Max Lite What kind of trowel would be best? 15mm u-notch trowel? Just trying to gauge what the consumption will be
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    I'm Looking For This Tile Hi everyoneI am in need of some "Matrix Nacar" bathroom wall tiles. Size 31.6 x 44.6cmMade by Porcelanosa but apparently discontinued.

    Hi everyone I am in need of some "Matrix Nacar" bathroom wall tiles. Size 31.6 x 44.6cm Made by Porcelanosa but apparently discontinued. I want to put a shower in the bathroom and need these tiles to complete the job! Can anyone help please? Damsel in distress! :)
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    Uneven render, patching? and trowel size.

    I have a brick wall covered in cement render and the tiles will be 600mm x 300mm x 10mm porcelain fixed with mapei keraflex maxi adhesive. On inspection the wall is not perfectly flat. Most of it is pretty good varying only 1mm or 2mm in slight 'waves'. But, near the top above a window there...
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    Require 20 x Porcelanite 300 Grafito size 33.3 x47.5

    Require 20 x Porcelanite Grafito 300 Size 33.3 x 47.5 urgently will travel to collect
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    Tile trim for 7mm floor tiles - Also tiling on Wood one side and Quarry tiles the other

    What trim size do i need for a 7mm floor tile and whats the best flexi adeasive to use on part quary floor & floor boards and how much do i need for 8sqm
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    Does size matter (that much) when it comes to backer board?

    I've had to take up half of my floor tiles including the 9mm ply that was underneath. I'm wanting to replace it but am thinking about using a cement board/no more ply option instead. Would a 10mm option work if I used slightly less adhesive? Any help is appreciated.
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    Metro tiles grout size for a London Underground look

    Hi guys, I want to do put metro tiles on a wall in my office to emulate a London Underground station look. I'm using regular metro tiles 10cmx20cm, and I'm wondering what size the grout should be. Everybody on the forum recommends 2mm, but I'm wondering if 3mm would more closely emulate the look...
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