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Cloe Tile Spacing Issue Feedback

4 years ago

We have a fairly large shower that is being tiled in Cloe, laid vertically. Before I bring this up to the contractor, I’d like second opinions.

I know the tile is irregular (or rather, not rectified)…don’t know the term for it.

Is it normal to have spacing like this? It’s not everywhere which is why it’s noticeable. We’re using a white grout so maybe it will hide any spacing issues, and assuming the spacing doesn’t create adhesion or issues with water, then it’s fine. I know absolutely nothing about this stuff and don’t want to bring it up if it’s normal. Hate seeming like a micromanager.

Thoughts please?

Comments (13)

  • 4 years ago

    I’m no pro!!
    But I’m assuming it’s on purpose.

    The walls or ceiling or floor is probably not 1000% even, which is normal.
    And with this layout you will see it.
    He probably cut all the top row of tile the exact same size (I think I agree with that)

    Hope I’m making sense.

    Looks good! Love the tile!! Good luck!!

  • 4 years ago

    It’s the tile. No two are exactly alike. White grout is the correct choice.

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    Did you purchase cheap tile? This is common to have unequal sizes with low quality tile. Your tilesetter may be able to remove a couple of these and install better fitting tiles.

    To answer your question regarding grout, it will minimize this certainly but you will still see it since you already know there is a gap difference.

  • 4 years ago

    @top drawer - not cheap…not marble-expensive, but we bought it from Bedrosians and it was like $7.60 a square foot + a few hundred for shipping.

    I know it’s the nature of this kind of tile to be a little uneven, but when we had it installed in our kitchen, the tile guy (a different one) made up distance between each of them, instead of with one or two, so it didn’t look obvious. If the white grout will hide it, then I’m not going to say anything. It is A LOT of tile to lay - I’d go cross eyed if I had to spend days looking at it.

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    Okedoke. It will look pretty when it's finished

  • 4 years ago

    Based on the overall - I would be happy. The general lines (both horizontal and vertical) look straight and the walls are likely not 100% square. White grout was a good choice for the tile variability. Keeping the lines straight on a tile that has this much variability is hard and I would say he did a good job. Note the consistent tile slice on the left and that means he probably had to make small adjustments left / right to make that happen and he did so while maintaining stright vertical lines.


    Same with the same size pieces he used to end at the time and it's obvious that the ceiling isn't perfect.

  • 4 years ago

    @Jennifer Lynn I'd love to see how this turned out for you if you have a picture! We're doing our shower with the same tiles and I think the same pattern.

  • 4 years ago

    From the outside…

  • 4 years ago

    Wow, stunning.

  • 4 years ago

    @Jennifer Lynn it's gorgeous!

  • 3 years ago

    What's recommended spacing for these Cloe tiles? We are doing our backsplash in kitchen with same tile.

  • 3 years ago

    I’d love that as well!