Glossary · Bathroom terms

Large-Format Tile

Definition

Tile with any side over ~15 in. Fewer grout lines for a clean look, but demands a very flat substrate and works best with a linear/single-slope drain.

Source: Wikipedia — Tile

Where this comes up on this site

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