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- 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.
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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.
May 14, 2019 · 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.
- Mark Heinlein
- 33% Offset Reduces Lippage
- Running Bond Grout Joint Requirements
- What Are Your Customer's Offset and Grout Joint Expectations?
Moving the intersection of the two ends of the tiles to the 33% location (as you can see in the photo above) from the 50% location (as you can see in the image below) significantly reduces lippage and most times provides an acceptable appearance. Many tile manufacturers now recommend that their products be installed with the 33% offset which furthe...
The other issue that is a crucial part of the successful offset pattern installation has to do with the size of the grout joint. The ANSI A108.02 Installation Standard has a section devoted to specifying the size of the grout joint, particularly when one of the tile sides being installed is greater than 15”. Before we begin this explanation, let's ...
As you know, the beauty and longtime satisfaction with ceramic and porcelain tile installations often depend on the creativity of the design. Whether it's the owner, the architect, the designer, the retailer, or the installer who provides the pattern and layout suggestions, the end customer must be happy with the final appearance. In other words, t...
- Scott Carothers
Aug 25, 2022 · "For large tiles exhibiting the maximum allowable warpage, 50% offsets are guaranteed to exhibit lippage. To address this on a practical basis, some manufacturers recommend against any patterns with offsets in excess of 33%, if the tile being used has an edge larger than 18 inches.
Nov 1, 2022 · If an offset greater than 33% is specified, the specifier and the owner must approve the mock-up and lippage. The ANSI Standard-Based Solution. The installer paraphrased the ANSI specification saying, “The tile is to be installed in a running bond offset at a maximum of 33% with a 3/16” grout joint."
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Apr 1, 2022 · If a pattern with an offset greater than 33% is desired, the specifier and owner must approve a mock-up and the resulting lippage.” The purpose of this standard is to minimize lippage by moving the joint of two tiles from the middle of the adjacent tile.
