Some customers tend to use rectified tile for installation on the wall. Correction tiles are tiles that are finished during production with exactly the same dimensions on all sides, making tiles accurate and uniform. This allows for minimal grout joints, giving the floor the appearance of one large tiled area. By doing so, the tiles require less grouting. Uncorrected tiles have jagged edges. This makes the tiling look more natural, but requires wider grout joints, giving a more traditional tiling look. The choice of rectified or non-rectified tiles depends on preference and the type of space you wish to tile. Straightened seamless finishes look more modern, while uncorrected finishes give you more access to decorative grout. Whichever way you choose, we're sure you'll love your finished tiled space. Rectified tiles are fired tiles - ceramic or porcelain tiles - that have been mechanically cut or ground to precise dimensions. Since it only applies to the edges of the tiles, it is called edge treatment. Also, the edges are usually precisely cut in a square: 90 degree angle.
Straightening is not considered better than other edge treatments. It's just a different treatment that achieves a different look: crisp, clean, precise, tight grout lines.
- Advantage
- manicured look
- pick up less debris
- Smaller, fewer grout lines
- Disadvantage
- More expensive
- more difficult to set up
- Notched edges are easy to notice
The average cost to purchase rectified tiles ranges from $1 to $20 per square foot. If you have a professional installer, installation costs can vary between $15 and $20 per square foot. Patched tiles can be placed closer together, reducing the number of grout lines, which can make installation slightly more expensive than regular tiles. Straightening tiles are easy to clean and maintain. Simply clean up all debris and damp mops weekly with a mixture of mild soap and water. Although the tile itself is stain and scratch resistant, grout lines often require occasional sealing to prevent staining and mildew.
Since rectified tiles are porcelain or ceramic, the grout area should be sealed to protect it and help keep it clean. If the tile is cracked or chipped a tile can be replaced, although it can be a bit tricky to straighten the tiles as they are so close together is best to let a proficient handle the work. Rectified tiles are a great option for any room in your home. These tiles are usually larger in size, are made of porcelain or ceramic, and come in a variety of colors and shades. For most homeowners, the primary reason for buying rectified tiles is to install the tiles with a minimum of grout joints. The thicker the grout line, the greater the allowance for accommodating odd-sized tiles. One way to see this is to look at the opposite: tiles with jagged edges. Note that quarry tiles - the thick, often red, uncorrected ones seen on the outside - can have lines 1/2 inch thick. One of the reasons for these wide grout joints is to cover imperfect facial dimensions. The sharp 90 degree angle offered by the tile saw means your grout lines are just as clean. For error-prone materials like polished and polished tiles, rectification is necessary. When laying large flat tiles, it is important to ensure that the substrate is absolutely flat.
You don't have the area tolerance for larger 4" x 4" or 2" x 2" tiles or of course mosaic tiles. When laying tiles with fine lines of grout, the cleft lip immediately becomes apparent. Usually, these tiles are 15 inches or more. It is difficult to find small rectified tiles. But what is the minimum value? Typically, 12" x 12" tiles are the smallest patch tiles you can find. An exception is 1" or 2" mosaics that have been cut (and therefore technically corrected). But they are mounted on mesh and the grout joints are predetermined. The correction only applies to cooked tiles. You will not find terms that apply to marble, granite, or travertine. Being natural stones, they are by definition rectified because they need to be cut into larger blocks of stone. If you've ever baked pizza, bread, or cookies, you know it's impossible to predict the final size of a product. When heated, it first expands, then contracts when cooled. Although ceramic and porcelain clay has more predictability than clay, they are still subject to dimensional changes due to small differences in firing temperature and material composition: tiles shrink during firing. Ordinary tiles that are molded and then fired but not fixed will have slight dimensional differences which may affect the sharpness and accuracy of the tile layout.
It is important to note that the correction only affects the face size of the tile, i.e. the left and right size you see when looking at the tile. It does not correct tile thickness. All major tile manufacturers offer rectified tiles. You will usually need to look at the specs and edge finish to determine if the tile is ground. By default, all mosaic tiles are patched after cutting. But since the mosaics are usually glued to the mesh backing, you won't be able to hold the tiles firmly together. You will need to look for loose mosaic tiles if needed. Also, by default, any type of natural stone tile will be rectified as it is unfired. All natural stones are cut and therefore corrected. This applies to both cut stone in flat slabs and artificial stone. Whether to use rectified tiles or other types of tiles is a matter of personal preference. If you're looking for finer grout lines, larger tiles, and a more modern, seamless look, this is definitely a great choice. Since it is a durable material and is both scratch and stain resistant, the fairing works well in high traffic areas or when used with children and pet servants. To have more information about the rectified tiles, you can fill out a form in our website and our technicians will contact you within 24 hours.