Sanded and unsanded grouts are usually sufficient for residential uses but many homeowners and builders are moving completely away from it.
Slate wall tile grout size.
Length x 3 8 in.
Note that using the smallest grout possible will increase installation time.
Special types such as slate or quarry tiles often do not have edges uniform enough to look good with tight spacing.
Because of this minimizing the width of grout lines is advisable keeping it down.
Grout lines for floor tiles as a general rule floor tiles should have grout lines of 1 8 inch or larger depending on the type and size of tile.
Tile can be laid out straight or set on a diagonal.
Actual finished grout spaces will vary from 1 8 to 1 4 if 3 16 spacers are used.
Grade 1 first quality natural stone slate tile for floor wall and countertop use 12 in.
Width x 24 in.
Finished grout lines will vary from 1 16 to 3 16.
Joints larger that 3 8 usually need a more heavily sanded grout to accommodate the large joint.
Generally unsanded grout is used for tile applications with narrower grout joints from 1 16 to 1 8.
Most floor tiles are 8 inches by 8 inches but larger versions are available.
For cementitious grout joints smaller than 1 8 generally should only be grouted with unsanded grout and joints of 1 8 and larger should only be grouted with sanded grout.
Thick natural finish with a low sheen and random variation in tone p e i.
Grout including sealed grout tends to wear more quickly than tile and become more porous and prone to staining.
Rating is not applicable for natural stone.
If smaller spacers like 1 8 are used it will accentuate the size difference of handmade tile.
On a vertical surface you generally won t want to go larger than 12 x 12 inch tiles.
Slate tiles are available in a variety of different sizes including 2 inch 4 inch 6 inch 12 inch 16 inch and 24 inch squares.