Tile Spacers

About Tile Spacers

Tile spacers are essential accessories for achieving professional, consistent grout lines when installing wall or floor tiles. These simple yet crucial tools maintain uniform gaps between tiles during installation, ensuring a neat finish and preventing tiles from shifting before adhesive sets. MyToolShed.co.uk stocks a comprehensive range of tile spacers from trusted brands including Rubi, Vitrex, Draper, and Faithfull, suitable for both professional tilers and DIY enthusiasts.

Available in various sizes, styles and configurations, tile spacers include traditional cross-shaped spacers, T-joint spacers for offset patterns, long leg spacers for easier removal, and advanced levelling systems like the Rubi Delta system. Whether you're tiling a bathroom, kitchen, or commercial space, the right tile spacers help ensure consistent spacing and perfect alignment throughout your project.

Applications

• Professional tilers – Residential and commercial tiling projects requiring precision and consistency
• Bathroom fitters – Installing shower enclosures, wet rooms, and bathroom wall tiles
• Kitchen fitters – Fitting splashbacks and floor tiles in domestic and commercial kitchens
• General builders – Completing tiling work as part of renovation and new build projects
• DIY enthusiasts – Home improvement projects including floors, walls, and feature areas
• Property maintenance – Repair and refurbishment work in residential and commercial properties

Choosing The Right Tile Spacers

Spacer size: Common sizes range from 1mm to 10mm, with typical grout lines being 2-3mm for wall tiles and 3-5mm for floor tiles. Larger tiles often benefit from wider spacing.

Spacer type: Cross-shaped spacers suit standard grid layouts, whilst T-joint spacers work best for brick-bond patterns. Long leg spacers are easier to remove before grouting, and levelling systems prevent tile lippage on uneven surfaces.

Material and durability: Most spacers at MyToolShed.co.uk are manufactured from durable plastic that won't scratch tile surfaces. Consider reusable spacers for larger projects to reduce waste and costs.

Tile type and location: Floor tiles typically require thicker, more robust spacers than wall tiles. Large format tiles benefit from levelling systems like the Rubi Delta system to maintain a perfectly flat surface.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size tile spacers should I use?

For standard wall tiles, 2-3mm spacers are most common, whilst floor tiles typically use 3-5mm spacers. The size depends on tile dimensions, location, and personal preference – larger tiles generally suit wider grout lines.

Should I remove tile spacers before grouting?

Yes, always remove tile spacers once the adhesive has set but before grouting. Long leg spacers are specifically designed for easy removal, or use standard spacers placed at tile corners for simple extraction.

What are tile levelling systems?

Tile levelling systems like those from Rubi combine spacers with clips and wedges to maintain consistent spacing whilst also preventing lippage (height differences between adjacent tiles), particularly useful for large format tiles.