Perimeter space for floor tiling

[pendleh]

Hi there

Would like to know whether you should leave a perimeter space around floor tiles i.e. do you leave a gap from say the skirting board. Please advise.

[grumpygrouter]

Yes Howard, you should leave an expansion gap. Fill with silicone to match grout/tile/skirt to finish off.

[pendleh]

Thanks Grumpy cheers!

[pendleh]

Hi Grumpy is there a standard gap size? 6mm say

[andy-p]

i would go for about 2/3 mm gap , some might say 6 is b.s but imo its too much and unnecessary..

[charlie1]

It depends really on the amount of m2 yor floor will be covering, lets say a small bathroom of about 2 m2 then a perimiter expansion gap of 2 mm would be enough but if you are covering a much larger area then you would need more room for expansion say about 4mm or even better take skirting off and tile under

[brian c]

2mm minimum m8.

[pendleh]

Hi there

Thanks for the replies from everyone. Need to purchase BS standard is this where you are getting your info from? - Thanks.

Best Wishes

Howard

[grumpygrouter]

I generally aim for 3mm Howard. That way if my cut is a tad too big it still fits. 6mm is a big gap to put silicone into.

PS Buying a copy of BS will cost you an arm and a leg.