When tiling, why should we leave a gap between the tiles?

-Prevent tiles from bulging and cracking due to thermal expansion and contraction.

-Avoid uneven paving due to uneven mud moisture and uneven tension caused by the high cementation after construction completion.

-Convenient for tile maintenance, just change the single piece of damaged tile

-Improve the aesthetics of the space

There’s another realistic factor that the ceramic tile that can realize seamless feeling requires strictly about the water absorption rate, flatness, expansion coefficient and construction skills. The most important thing is its price is quite high, which is even higher than the price of doing grouting for the tiles.

How wide should be tile gap be?

We generally leave the gap for small size antique tiles at 5mm but the gap could be wider for multi-spec combination tiling. Gap for regular tile size of 300*600mm is at 3mm. It’s recommended to leave a 2-3mm gap for 200*1200mm tile and other longer specifications.

What benefits does tile grout bring?

·     Waterproof and moisture-proof

Tile grout has excellent waterproof, moisture-proof, anti-penetration, anti-mildew, smooth surface after curing, anti-fouling and other properties. It can effectively avoid tile blackening and yellowing and reduce the breeding of bacteria and mold.

·     Rich colors improve the aesthetics of house

Perflex tile grout is available in different colors in matt sanded, glossy, glitter texture. Compare the effect of BEFORE and AFTER, you’ll see its beauty.

It can be constructed on the surface of wet substrates, but also cure in a damp environment or underwater. The product can be used in interior and exterior places, especially suitable for kitchen, bathroom and open balcony.

Color matching principles

·     Versatile white

Whether it is antique tiles, wood grain tiles or stone tiles, matching with white grout is of no send of incongruity.

·     Same color matching

The color of grout close to that of tile can reduce the presence of tile gap and provides a stronger overall feeling.

·     Matching of contrast colors

Contrasting colors can present a visual effect with personality and a more prominent sense of hierarchy, but it takes more effort to match.