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Unread 01-15-2002, 11:42 PM   #1
mattie c
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This is a great forum!
I am currently installing 12x12 granite tile for my kitchen countertop. Some "experts" have told me that I can "butt" the tiles up flush together in order to achieve that "slab" look. However, other "experts" have told me to leave at least a 1/16 space for the grout. I am totally confused!!! I prefer the slab look but want to do a proper job. Please Help!!!!
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Unread 01-16-2002, 03:32 AM   #2
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If you want a proper job then use a 1/16" grout line, you'll never get "that slab look" because of the way the tiles are made.

Slabs are slabs and tiles are tiles I'm afraid.
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Unread 01-16-2002, 06:47 AM   #3
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Hi Matt,

I agree with Bud. The tiles are not meant to be butted together.
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Unread 01-17-2002, 01:02 AM   #4
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To Butt or Not to Butt
Thanks for all your advice!!! I bought the 1/16 spacers at HD today.
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Unread 01-17-2002, 07:36 AM   #5
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Marble/Granite spacers
I use USA pennies (coins) as spacers. They do not compress, bend, etc. They cost one penny each.
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Unread 01-17-2002, 10:21 AM   #6
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Great Idea! They're even thinner than the 1/16's. I'll just pluck them em of my fuse box! Maybe I'll try dimes - nah too expensive.
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