How to lay tiles that are different thicknesses step 1.
Tiling on wall with differnt thickness.
Transition between wall tile of different thicknesses.
Combine that with the fact that larger tiles need more thinset which will give them even more height and you could have a height difference of almost 1 4.
Lay out the tiles to set up a dry run to get a better picture of where certain tiles will go.
It happens all the time.
You can cut your main field tile with spaces large enough for your insert don t forget the measurement for the grout line around the mosaics.
Too much lippage can cause an awkward and uneven look in a shower or bath.
Spread the thin set mortar with a notched trowel to a small area that will allow you to install only a handful.
Use a code system to indicate the different thickness of tiles.
For example use a to represent border tiles that are 1 2 inch thick and b to represent the main floor tiles that are 1 4 inch.
What is the best way to transition between them.
When installing two tiles from two different suppliers often the thickness of each tile is not the same.
Your main shower tile is 3 8 thick or thicker and your glass accent tile or mosaic is 5 16 or less with some as thin as 1 8.
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