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Tile installation questions

3 years ago

Hi, What do you suggest for best dimension for
cut tile. The fireplace cutouts are 12 inches. The tile we picked out are 5x5. Should the cut tile be the middle one or the two sides? We are doing this trim around the cut outs of the firebox and where the basket is. Thank you!

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tracefloyd
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
You want the full tile in the middle otherwise it will look odd having a thin stripe of tile running up the middle. It's standard to start laying tile in the center.

Why 5 inch tile, though? I would opt for something larger. 5" is very busy looking.
HU-867564120
3 years ago
I think it would look better without the 5x5 tile.
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Wendy
Original Author
3 years ago
Thank you.
So maybe I should clarify. The existing tile you see is being taken out.

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