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Im fitting 31x45cm tiles to the wall using 2mm spacers, but was wondering if I should use the 2mm spacers with the 31x31 floor tiles that I have, or go ... -
2mm spacers with floor tiles? or another size?
Im fitting 31x45cm tiles to the wall using 2mm spacers, but was wondering if I should use the 2mm spacers with the 31x31 floor tiles that I have, or go for something bigger?
I have purchased a load of 4mm spacers, but now unsure what to do.
or
do I go 3mm for everything
The tiles are Padova, and I have underfloor heating (if that makes any difference?)
Many thanks
GEOFF
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Re: 2mm spacers with floor tiles? or another size?
Have you confered with the client? what colour grout are you using? why do yo need the same grout line as the walls?
Personally I would go for 3-4mm if the floor was reasonably level and the tiles were all the same batch code, other wise I would consider 5mm. Ultimately it is what the client wants thats important.
CD Tiling & Decor - tilingisawayoflife
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Re: 2mm spacers with floor tiles? or another size?
2mm isn't really ideal for floors although when using travertine or polished tiles it is more common,however if you are planning to match the grout lines through the floors and wallls i would opt for 3mm as 4mm seems a bit big for walls,if there is no need to match the grout lines then 4mm would be ideal for floors
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Re: 2mm spacers with floor tiles? or another size?
With UFH I would def go for a bigger joint! What is the substrate?
Grumpy
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New TilersForums Contributor
Re: 2mm spacers with floor tiles? or another size?
with padovers i normally use 2mm on the walls and 4m on floors
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Healthy TilersForums Contributor
Re: 2mm spacers with floor tiles? or another size?
Never use them rely on the eye only use as pegs for large format as above said........ travi and polished 2mm joint on floor
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Re: 2mm spacers with floor tiles? or another size?

Originally Posted by
robbbin
Never use them rely on the eye only use as pegs for large format as above said........ travi and polished 2mm joint on floor
Even with a timber substrate?
Grumpy
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Re: 2mm spacers with floor tiles? or another size?
I like 3mm on floors. But as grumps says might be safer with 4's as there is UFH, especially if its ply.
Dave Gibson
Ravara Tiling Services
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Re: 2mm spacers with floor tiles? or another size?
It is a concrete floor (with insulation boards under the UFH). Probably going to use ivory grout on the walls, but not sure what colour for the floor grout...... any ideas people?
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Re: 2mm spacers with floor tiles? or another size?

Originally Posted by
blocko
It is a concrete floor (with insulation boards under the UFH). Probably going to use ivory grout on the walls, but not sure what colour for the floor grout...... any ideas people?
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Re: 2mm spacers with floor tiles? or another size?
Me, id go gery on the floor, or silver grey, but thats it, still has to be grey if its a floor.
Anything else will end up grey in time.
Dave Gibson
Ravara Tiling Services
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Re: 2mm spacers with floor tiles? or another size?

Originally Posted by
grumpygrouter
Even with a timber substrate?
why use them on floors, on any bag of powder whatever make does not mention you must use spacers on timber floors.. Ive worked in mainland europe dont even sell them, they are a D I Y product, Ive 3 boxes various sizes use them only on large tiles as pegs then re use
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Re: 2mm spacers with floor tiles? or another size?

Originally Posted by
robbbin
why use them on floors, on any bag of powder whatever make does not mention you must use spacers on timber floors.. Ive worked in mainland europe dont even sell them, they are a D I Y product, Ive 3 boxes various sizes use them only on large tiles as pegs then re use
Wasn't commenting on the use of spacers, that is up to the individual tiler, was enquiring as to whether you would go down to a 2mm joint on a timber floor?
Grumpy
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Re: 2mm spacers with floor tiles? or another size?
4mm for me on a floor, down to 3mm at a push
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Re: 2mm spacers with floor tiles? or another size?
Just laid 20sqm pearl oyster on a floor for kitchen company...they wanted 15mm grout joints....must say it did look nice when done
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