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Discuss Which size spacer ? in the Tile Adhesive, Grout and Substrate Preparation at TilersForums; Hello Which size spacer would you recommend for a 300 x 450 wall tile ? Many thanks...
          
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    Default Which size spacer ?

    Hello

    Which size spacer would you recommend for a 300 x 450 wall tile ?

    Many thanks

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    Default Re: Which size spacer ?

    2mm 3mm max
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    2mm for me
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    2/3mm depending on where you got the tiles!
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    Default Re: Which size spacer ?

    Quote Originally Posted by david campbell View Post
    2/3mm depending on where you got the tiles!
    if it was a diy store 3mm
    2mm if it was a tile supplier
    I see someone else uses this rule too.

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    Default Re: Which size spacer ?

    2mm/3mm also

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