Inside and Out Custom Floors Tile Flooring

Ceramic tile varies in size, from 1" X 1" to 24" X 24". The most commonly used sizes are the 12” to 18” squares.

Although choosing the appropriate size tile for your application may seem difficult at first, it’s really quite simple. It is just a matter of what type of look you desire. For example, if you are installing the tile in a 9’ X 9’ area, you would probably use 12” or 13” squares. Using larger squares in an area this size would give the impression of panels rather than tiles and make the floor overpower the rest of the area. In larger spaces, however, you could use any tile size and achieve an attractive, balanced look.

Using larger tiles gives any area a larger, less-busy look. Larger tiles also provide another benefit: you’ll have less grout to keep clean. The bottom line is that the floor should compliment the room and its décor, not detract from it.