What is the standard thickness of tile?
As a rule, floor tile is typically 1/2-inch to 3/4-inch thick. Wall tile tends to be thinner and available in squares (3 inches to 6 inches). Mosaic tiles are usually the smallest tile, available in 2-inch squares. The most popular and readily available tile sizes are (in inches) 12 x 12, 16 x 16, 12 x 24 and 18 x 18.
How thick is a standard tile in mm?
Tile Thickness The vast majority of porcelain tiles are 6mm to 10mm thick and a tile in this range will serve most purposes. Wall tiles typically range from 6 to 10mm thick. Mosaics and decorative wall products also range from 6 to 10mm thick to make combining them easier.
Is a thicker tile better?
Standard Tile Thickness Thicker tiles are less likely to break or crack than thinner tiles because they're stronger. You may want to choose thicker porcelain tiles for flooring, especially in high-traffic areas, because porcelain floor tile durability is important in preventing cracks and damage.
What is the thinnest floor tile you can buy?
Ultra-thin porcelain (3.5mm thick) is the result of years of research and development and is only available from a small number of manufacturers currently.
How thin can floor tiles be?
Until recently, floor tiles have been 8 to 12mm thick and tiles less than 7.5mm were not intended for floors. However, tiles engineered to be thinner have now entered the marketplace. Made of porcelain, they are being marketed as “thin tiles.” Are they the same as their thicker brethren, except thinner?
How thick is most ceramic tile?
Ceramic tile varies in thickness, but most will fall between 1/8 inch and 1/2 inch depending on size and intended purpose.