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RECTANGULAR TILES
Please keep these guidelines in mind when installing rectangular tiles.
When using an offset on rectangular tiles, it is recommended that no more than a 25% offset be used. This means that
on – 6” x 24”, 12”x24”, and 16”x24” sizes, no more than a 6” offset should be used (or 5" on 61⁄2" x 20"). Any installation
larger than the 25% should only be backed by the contractor and not the manufacturer.
* Recommended grout joint for all rectangular offset tiles is 1⁄8".
Stagger of 12"
(over
1/4 length)
Maximum Stagger of 6"
Rectangular sizes:
6" x 24"
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Maximum Stagger of 5"
61⁄2" x 20"
Maximum Stagger of 6"
12" x 24"
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Maximum Stagger of 6"
16" x 24"
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Stagger of 10"
(over 1/4 length)
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Stagger of 12"
(over 1/4 length)
Stagger of 12"
(over 1/4 length)
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M S International, Inc.
Premium Natural Stones
TM
RECTANGULAR TILES
Rectangle tiles can also be laid out with less than 25% stagger such as the 3" shown below.
You can also lay them out in a random pattern or herringbone as well.
3" Stagger
Random
Herringbone
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