Though used mainly on floors this size of tile is sometimes found on walls.
Standard wall tile sizes australia.
On the other hand in larger areas such as the kitchen using small tiles could feel visually overwhelming as if there is too much going on in this large space.
1 x2 3 and 4 2 x3 4 5 6 and 8 3 x4 5 6 and 8 4 x4 5 5 6 and 8 5 x2 3 4 6 and 8 6 x8.
298 x 298mm this size is made by having an allowance made for a grout joint.
This size can be laid in lines or staggered combined in a modular way with the 90 90 size or used for walls.
Tile measuring 12 inches by 12 inches represents the start of floor tile sizes.
Some manufacturers nominate the work size to be modular e g.
4 x12 and 48 6 x24 36 and 48 7 x20 8 x32 36 and 48 9 x36 12 x24 and 48 16 x32.
For example a tile 300mm x 300mm is allowed to vary in size up to 2 25mm either side of the work surface.
A total variance of 4 mm between two tiles.
When pondering the question of colour in decoration we tend to think in terms of wall tiles.
Therefore the allowed variance will be from that nominated size.
A 600 x 600 mm tile vary in size between 598 mm to 602 mm.
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Smaller sizes can be found but in far fewer numbers.
The industry standards both australian and european ensure that the variation is kept to an acceptable level.
This is the smallest tile found in great abundance on floors.
So when it comes to floor tiles consider size.
Twelve inch square tile is a favorite of do it yourselfers as it is easy to handle and will fit in most snap tile cutters and wet tile saws.