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Floors
Room shape, surface flatness, movement and transitions determine how the tile can be laid out.
Large-format tile
Large-format tile installation
Large tile leaves fewer grout joints to disguise an uneven surface or awkward cut. The plan starts with flatness, access, handling and the exact layout.
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Where are you planning to use larger tile?
Choose the surface that best matches the project, then share the exact tile information. Large-format tile and full porcelain slabs need different access, handling and cutting plans.
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Shower and bathroom walls
Plumbing openings, niches, corners, drains and glass lines need to work with the tile dimensions.
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Fireplaces and feature walls
Pattern or vein direction, returns, openings and exposed edges shape the whole elevation.
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Porcelain slabs
A 5 × 10 ft porcelain slab is a separate form choice because access, handling, fabrication and setting differ from large-format tile.
One room, three views
Look closely at the tile layout.
Use the overview and two close views to compare joints, edges, drains and transitions before deciding what belongs in your estimate.
the full fireplace shows panel planning, outside returns and the change from tile to wood.
Open larger viewSee how the material, grout and layout work together.
Compare realistic surface directions and common grout colours before you confirm the actual products and room measurements.
Warm limestone-look porcelain with light grout in a stacked layout.Warm limestone tile, warm white grout and a stacked layout.
Colours on screen are approximate; confirm them against the chosen tile and grout samples. Layouts use compatible tile shapes. Mallet Tile installs the products you select. Final cuts and joint positions depend on the room measurements and chosen material.
Plan the surface, tile and route into the room
Share the exact tile dimensions, thickness, finish and pattern, room measurements, access photos and details about the existing surface. The written scope should address surface flatness, coverage, movement, handling, expected tile-to-tile variation, cuts and edge treatment before the material arrives.
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Fewer joints place more attention on every plane
A larger tile spans more of the surface at once. Changes in plane, corner alignment, plumbing or outlet cuts and floor transitions become easier to see, while each piece is harder to move and adjust. The layout, preparation and handling route therefore need to be considered together.
View our workFrom the first photos to a written estimate.
Each step answers a different question, so you can decide with the full scope in front of you.
Send the room details
Share photos, measurements, the selected tile if known and the parts of the room you want tiled.
Confirm what belongs in the work
Review surface preparation, demolition, layout, edges, transitions and any responsibilities involving other trades.
Resolve the visible decisions
Confirm tile size, pattern, grout, drains, niches and where cuts or exposed edges will land.
Review the written estimate
Read the included work and next steps before deciding when to schedule the installation.
Where we work
Large-format tile across our service area
Mallet Tile installs large-format floor, wall, shower and fireplace tile from Burlington and Oakville through Toronto, Newmarket and surrounding GTA communities. Exact material information and access photos help determine whether the project needs a large-format tile or porcelain-slab plan.
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Questions to answer before installation.
Use these answers to prepare the room details for your estimate.
What counts as large-format tile on the estimate form?
The visible form groups tile from 12 × 24 in through 24 × 48 in as large format. It lists 5 × 10 ft porcelain slabs as a separate choice because the planning and handling are different.
What information helps plan large-format tile installation?
Send the exact tile dimensions, thickness, finish and pattern, room measurements, access photos, edge conditions and details about the existing surface.
Why does substrate flatness matter?
A larger tile spans more of the surface at once. Flatness, coverage, movement and transitions need to be assessed together, then documented in the written scope.
What does lippage mean for large-format tile?
Lippage is the difference in height between the edges of neighbouring tiles. The surface, tile shape, pattern and joint width can all affect the finished relationship, so expectations and relevant site conditions should be discussed before installation.
How are cuts and mitred edges planned?
Identify every opening, corner, exposed edge, pattern direction and adjoining finish. The written scope should state where mitres, trim or another edge treatment is intended and note any material decisions that affect fabrication.
Can large-format tile be used in a small bathroom?
Sometimes. The room geometry, tile dimensions, surface flatness, access route and number of fixture openings determine whether the format creates a sensible layout or too many difficult cuts.
Tell us about the room and tile.
Share the material, measurements and project details. We will begin with a written estimate.
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