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Subway Tile Lippage


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Subway Tile Lippage. Lippage happens when several tiles in a pattern aren’t level with one another. This discrepancy in height, known as tile lippage, is more than just an aesthetic issue.

floor tile lippage
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A straight stack or stack bond tile installation can virtually eliminate lippage since any warpage in the tile is very similar to the adjacent tile. Lippage happens when several tiles in a pattern aren’t level with one another. Lippage is a common issue in tile installations, where tiles have different heights and stick up when laid.

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floor tile lippage

A straight stack or stack bond tile installation can virtually eliminate lippage since any warpage in the tile is very similar to the adjacent tile. A straight stack or stack bond tile installation can virtually eliminate lippage since any warpage in the tile is very similar to the adjacent tile. Specifically, it means that a tile’s edge is higher or lower than the edge of an adjacent tile. As mentioned earlier, tile lippage is typically a combination of inadequate substrate prep, inferior installation techniques, and improper material and design specs.

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