How wide should my Grout Lines be?
A lot of this is personal preference, but there are some solid reasons why thinner grout lines are better.
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Larger expanses of grout are more subject to moisture and temperature changes – so can crack
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Grout can fade – and so becomes pretty drab
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You’ve spent good money (often), time and effort on your tesserae – so why draw the eye to the grout?
If you are working on a geometric piece, and trying to achieve symmetry, it is really important to have a consistent width in your interstices – but how?
A simple method is to use the tile spacers that professional tilers use – those little crosses of whitish plastic. Wedge them in between your tess. Readily available at tile shops or hardware stores.
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