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Some customers tend to use rectified tile for installation on the wall
Correction tiles are tiles that are finished during production with exactly the same dimensions on all sides, making tiles accurate and uniform
This allows for minimal grout joints, giving the floor the appearance of one large tiled area
By doing so, the tiles require less grouting
Uncorrected tiles have jagged edges
This makes the tiling look more natural, but requires wider grout joints, giving a more traditional tiling look
The choice of rectified or non-rectified tiles depends on preference and the type of space you wish to tile
Straightened seamless finishes look more modern, while uncorrected finishes give you more access to decorative grout
Whichever way you choose, we’re sure you’ll love your finished tiled space
Rectified tiles are fired tiles – ceramic or porcelain tiles – that have been mechanically cut or ground to precise dimensions
Since it only applies to the edges of the tiles, it is called edge treatment
Also, the edges are usually precisely cut in a square: 90 degree angle
Straightening is not considered better than other edge treatments
It’s just a different treatment that achieves a different look: crisp, clean, precise, tight grout lines
Advantage
manicured look
pick up less debris
Smaller, fewer grout lines
Disadvantage
More expensive
more difficult to set up
Notched edges are easy to notice
The average cost to purchase rectified tiles ranges from $1 to $20 per square foot
If you have a professional installer, installation costs can vary between $15 and $20 per square foot
Patched tiles can be placed closer together, reducing the number of grout lines, which can make installation slightly more expensive than regular tiles
Straightening tiles are easy to clean and maintain
Simply clean up all debris and damp mops weekly with a mixture of mild soap and water
Although the tile itself is stain and scratch resistant, grout lines often require occasional sealing to prevent staining and mildew
Since rectified tiles are porcelain or ceramic, the grout area should be sealed to protect it and help keep it clean
If the tile is cracked or chipped a tile can be replaced, although it can be a bit tricky to straighten the tiles as they are so close together is best to let a proficient handle the work
Rectified tiles are a great option for any room in your home
These tiles are usually larger in size, are made of porcelain or ceramic, and come in a variety of colors and shades
For most homeowners, the primary reason for buying rectified tiles is to install the tiles with a minimum of grout joints
The thicker the grout line, the greater the allowance for accommodating odd-sized tiles
One way to see this is to look at the opposite: tiles with jagged edges
Note that quarry tiles – the thick, often red, uncorrected ones seen on the outside – can have lines 1/2 inch thick
One of the reasons for these wide grout joints is to cover imperfect facial dimensions
The sharp 90 degree angle offered by the tile saw means your grout lines are just as clean
For error-prone materials like polished and polished tiles, rectification is necessary
When laying large flat tiles, it is important to ensure that the substrate is absolutely flat
You don’t have the area tolerance for larger 4″ x 4″ or 2″ x 2″ tiles or of course mosaic tiles
When laying tiles with fine lines of grout, the cleft lip immediately becomes apparent
Usually, these tiles are 15 inches or more
It is difficult to find small rectified tiles
But what is the minimum value? Typically, 12″ x 12″ tiles are the smallest patch tiles you can find
An exception is 1″ or 2″ mosaics that have been cut (and therefore technically corrected)
But they are mounted on mesh and the grout joints are predetermined
The correction only applies to cooked tiles
You will not find terms that apply to marble, granite, or travertine
Being natural stones, they are by definition rectified because they need to be cut into larger blocks of stone
If you’ve ever baked pizza, bread, or cookies, you know it’s impossible to predict the final size of a product
When heated, it first expands, then contracts when cooled
Although ceramic and porcelain clay has more predictability than clay, they are still subject to dimensional changes due to small differences in firing temperature and material composition: tiles shrink during firing
Ordinary tiles that are molded and then fired but not fixed will have slight dimensional differences which may affect the sharpness and accuracy of the tile layout
It is important to note that the correction only affects the face size of the tile, i
e
the left and right size you see when looking at the tile
It does not correct tile thickness
All major tile manufacturers offer rectified tiles
You will usually need to look at the specs and edge finish to determine if the tile is ground
By default, all mosaic tiles are patched after cutting
But since the mosaics are usually glued to the mesh backing, you won’t be able to hold the tiles firmly together
You will need to look for loose mosaic tiles if needed
Also, by default, any type of natural stone tile will be rectified as it is unfired
All natural stones are cut and therefore corrected
This applies to both cut stone in flat slabs and artificial stone
Whether to use rectified tiles or other types of tiles is a matter of personal preference
If you’re looking for finer grout lines, larger tiles, and a more modern, seamless look, this is definitely a great choice
Since it is a durable material and is both scratch and stain resistant, the fairing works well in high traffic areas or when used with children and pet servants
To have more information about the rectified tiles, you can fill out a form in our website and our technicians will contact you within 24 hours
