TILE SIZE AND DIRECTION MATTER

I hear it all the time, “ I have a small bathroom, so I need a small tile.” But, I am here to tell you that small rooms don’t necessitate small tiles! In fact, larger format carpet tiles can actually help make your small space seem bigger.
By choosing a larger tile, we are eliminating extra grout lines. This simplification of the layout will give the illusion of a larger floor space. Alternatively, smaller tiles will require more tiles, requiring more grout lines which busy the floor space. That creates the illusion of a smaller space overall.
Check out these 5’ x 8’ bathrooms for a visual of just how the different-sized tiles can change the overall look and feel of a room.

A.    6” x 6” tile, straight set installation
B.    12” x 12” tile, straight set installation
C.    18” x 18” tile, straight set installation
D.    18” x 18” tile, diagonal installation

Talk with your Champion Floor Company salesperson about the layout and tile size BEFORE you purchase your tile flooring. You may want to consider a larger format tile to help make those small spaces feel bigger.

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About the author 

Ralph Kuehn

Ralph Kuehn is the President of Champion Floor Company in St. Louis and has been in thee flooring industry for over 35 years. He has experience with everything related to flooring, from installation to estimating and sales. He is proud to work with his 2 daughters who are also part of the flooring industry, and share his passion and knowledge of flooring with them.

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