What is a large format tile?

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What is a large format tile? What are the advantages and disadvantages of this type of tile?

Robert · Accepted Answer

A large format tile is basically a large tile, I would personally class any tile larger than 600mm as large format. Pros are less tiles needed to complete the job, but this does not always mean the job will be completed quicker as larger tiles take longer to level etc and more adhesive coverage is needed under the tile for strength, in my experience, larger tiles sometimes take longer to lay than smaller tiles. Hope this helps.

Carl · Answer

Anything over 30x30cm is classed as a large format.
Personally, a large format starts at 60x60cm.

Steve · Answer

Hi there anything over 500mm will be large format, ie 500 x 250, normally 600 x 300 is used

Andrew · Answer

A standard size tile can be cut with a 600mm tile cutter. Anything over 600mm needs a 1200mm cutter, a table saw or cutting by hand using an angle grinder. Unless a tiler has these or access to them they may not consider your work. so 800, 900, 1200 on any one side would be classed as large-format i.e. over 0.50m2 per tile. These do take similar or more time to lay and many are require special lifting tools or extra pairs of hands due to their weight. Trust this helps.

Nouman · Answer

Large format tile is called bigger than 600cm according to me it's not a time saving or finishing a job quicker. 600x 300 or smaller is a normal size format. Large size tiles can be a problem in cutting or sizing. I think

Harry · Answer

hi a large format tile is simply a large tile most suitable for large areas

Andrew · Answer

Larger than standard 150mm to 200 mm tiles you can cover a larger area with less grout lines but they will show any defects in the surface levelness easier.

Aiden · Answer

A large format tile is just simply a big tile and there isn't any advantage or disadvantage it's just down to what would suit your space and taste

Robert · Answer

In general, large-format tiles are least 12-18 inches in width or length. This format can be used either for flooring or walls.

Patrik · Answer

They are tall like 2400mm by 600mm disadvantage heavy hard to put them kn the wall and movement advantage is that there are only small gaps between them and is less pf them like with regural tiles so easier for grouting and its more waterproof especially

What is a large format tile?

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