{"id":7398,"date":"2024-02-04T09:52:31","date_gmt":"2024-02-04T04:22:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orientbell.com\/blog\/?p=7398"},"modified":"2024-11-19T14:50:26","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T09:20:26","slug":"what-are-large-format-tiles-a-guide-to-install-how-tos-tips-and-faqs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orientbell.com\/blog\/what-are-large-format-tiles-a-guide-to-install-how-tos-tips-and-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"What are Large Format Tiles – A Guide to Install, How-Tos, Tips And FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Earlier, tiles were available in a handful number of sizes. But, with the advent of technology and larger spaces being built, the sizes of tiles have been getting bigger. The use of large format tiles is no longer relegated to commercial spaces. Home owners are also preferring the larger tile sizes. Large format tiles are in a great demand in both commercial and residential spaces.\u00a0 Modern day interiors are about putting your personality on display and bigger the tile, the more dramatic a statement you can make!<\/span><\/p>\n With the rise in the popularity of these large format tiles, more and more people want to know about large format tiles, their usage, advantages, and of course, how to install them. If you are one of those, read on to know everything there is about large format tiles.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Shop this look<\/span> here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n A decade ago, any 12 inch (300 mm) tile would have been considered to be of a large format. But, today with the introduction of larger tiles, any tile that has an edge longer than 15 inches (roughly 380 mm) can be considered to be \u201clarge format\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Shop this look<\/span> here<\/span><\/a> and<\/span> here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Well, now that we have established which tiles are considered to be large format, let us take a look at the advantages \u2013 the reasons why these tiles have shot to popularity and pushed tile manufacturers to create even larger tiles!<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Shop this look<\/span> here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n One of the biggest advantages of large format tiles is that you have less grout area. Since the large tile provides you with larger coverage, there is a lesser need for grout \u2013 giving your space a clean, crisp and seamless look. On walls, large format tiles are a durable option and do a great job of protecting against stains and make it easy to clean as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Shop this look<\/span> here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Cleaning the grout lines of tiles is probably the hardest part of tile maintenance. Large format tiles give the advantage of lower number of grout lines and a seamless look. With a lower number of grout lines there also comes an ease of cleaning. Bathrooms and places exposed to moisture are prone to mildew and stains. Regular cleaning of the grout is necessary so\u00a0 dust and grime doesn\u2019t get settled into the grout lines.<\/span><\/p>\n Deep cleaning the grout lines is a time consuming task, but with large format tiles you can simplify your tile cleaning routine and say goodbye to extensive and time consuming grout cleaning routines!<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\nWhat Is A Large Format Tile?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
What Are The Advantages Of Large Format Tiles?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
1. Minimal Grout Lines<\/strong><\/h3>\n
2. Ease Of Maintenance: Less Cleaning<\/strong><\/h3>\n
3. Serving Bigger And Modern Looks<\/strong><\/h3>\n