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  1. May 3, 2017 · The thing I can't figure out or find online is how to accurately do the 33% offset. I am using 6x24 porcelain tiles but one thing that is making it difficult is they are slightly less than 24 inches. So how do you accurately align them in the 33% stagger throughout?

  2. Nov 6, 2020 · If an offset more than 33% is desired (such as a 50% offset), the specifier and owner must approve a mock-up and agree to the lippage that may result from this type of pattern being installed. The reason for this is that some tiles have what is called warpage as part of their manufacturing process.

  3. Jul 30, 2012 · Many tile manufacturers now recommend that their products be installed with the 33% offset which further supports tile mechanic’s need to install a tile pattern that will be satisfactory.

  4. Industry standards and manufacturer recommendations of 33% or less offset for tiles with one or more sides 15” or greater are required because of the manufacturing process for tile. When ceramic tile is heated and cooled in the kiln, warpage can occur.

  5. If offset pattern is required for tiles with sides longer than 16", use an offset not greater than 33%. Always lay out at least four interlocking samples of the pattern chosen and obtain acceptance by customer before installation. Shaded areas indicate pattern repeat.

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  6. Feb 13, 2020 · I call offset the safe choice and most of the clients I work with chose to lay their shower tile and floor tiles this way. It's also an inexpensive pattern for tile laborers to lay, it doesn't require a lot of material waste or special cuts.

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  8. 33% Offset. For running bond/brick joint patterns utilizing tiles (square or rectangular) where the side being offset is greater than 18” (nominal dimension), the running bond offset will be a maximum of 33% unless otherwise specified by the tile manufacturer.

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