What's the best space to have between bathroom porcelain wall and floor tiles that are 12x12" and 6x6"?
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M$Be aware, though, that these are the standard joint sizes for CERAMIC tiles, because they are very often not quite square, or have edges that are not perfectly straight. The larger joint sizes help to hide this variability.
Porcelain tiles, however, are generally manufactured to tighter tolerances. I once used a tile by DalTile that was what they call TruEdge: it was cut and ground to have very straight edges and be perfectly square (well, within reason). Anyway, I was able to install this tile with 1/6" joints on a kitchen counter (using an epoxy grout...a sanded grout should never be used in such a tight joint).
You can use the wider joints if you like that look, but you really should check with your tile supplier (or the manufacturer's website) to find out what they recommend for joint sizes for your specific tile and specific use (bathroom floor and wall, in your case). They can also tell you the actual size of your tiles (12x12 and 6x6 are usually modular sizes...the actual sizes are almost always smaller); this info is necessary for you to calculate your tile layout properly.
You will also want to check out what type(s) of grout are recommended. For ceramic tiles, you would generally use a sanded grout on the floors and an un-sanded grout on the walls. For porcelain this is generally also true, but epoxy grouts, while more expensive (and they start to set faster) allow for a cleaner, sharper look, and they do not stain or mildew. Again, check with the tile's manufacturer. And don't forget that grout comes in MANY different colors...have some fun with matching the grout to the tile...or using a contrasting color if you prefer.
If you use 1/4" joints on the wall AND the floor, your wall/floor joints will almost certainly not all align...they will start out close, but the wall tiles will be spaced ever-so-slightly wider than your floor tiles, so the wall/floor lines will start to get farther and farther apart. If the bathroom is small, you may never notice it; if its large, you will see the difference and it will probably bug you. Again, the manufacturer or tile supplier can help you figure out what is right for your specific tile. You could also install the tile so the 'bad' part of the installation is in a corner or less-seen area, or use 'make-up' joint lines every few feet, but you will need to plan the tile layout plan carefully to get it right, and this may also end up bugging you.
Please be careful about your choice of floor tile...I strongly recommend against using polished porcelain for a bathroom floor, and even unpolished tiles can be slippery when they are wet...again, the tile manufacturer can help you choose the best tiles for wet locations.
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