Tile Types & Sizes
Ceramic Tile
Ceramic tile offers the best picture reproduction for photographs and art due to its smooth white surface prior to printing. Ceramic is good for general use, e.g., backsplash and shower tile, as well as large wall areas for public facilities, hotel lobbies, and restaurants.
Tile Sizes: Exact Dimensions for Tile Installation
Ceramic Tile (with lug spacers for grout lines)
4 ¼” Dal Tile 0190 Dimensions: 4.255” x 4.255” Thickness = 5/16” (0.31”)
6” Dal Tile 0190 Dimensions: 6” x 6” Thickness = 5/16” (0.31”)
8″x8″ Dimensions: 7 15/16” x 7 15/16” Thickness = 5/16” (0.31”)
6″x8″ Dimensions: 5 7/8” x 7 7/8”
8″x10″ Dimensions: 7 7/8” x 9 7/8”
12″x12″ Daltile Ranier Dimensions: 11 7/8” x 11 7/8”
Glass and porcelain tile are suitable for all the above locations plus more demanding locations. Their low moisture absorbency qualify them for wet and immersion service, including freeze/thaw exposure. Due to natural coloration and variances in the Italian Textured porcelain, it is recommended for an old world ‘painted’ look, while the smooth porcelain provides a more accurate photo reproduction.
Tile Sizes: Exact Dimensions for Tile Installation
Porcelain Textured
6” Textured Italian Porcelain (Ceramica Del Conca Rialto)
Dimensions: 5.813” x 5.813” (5 13/16″) Thickness = 3/8” (0.375”)
Smooth Porcelain
6″ – Dimensions: 5.69” x 5.69″ (5 11/16″) Thickness = 3/8” (0.375”)
Glass Tile
Glass tile is imaged on the backside. It is the most durable and scratch resistant. Textured glass is slip resistant (suitable for flooring) and smooth glass has sharper image reproduction. Both are hard enough for table tops and counters. For detailed glass tile specifications – Graffiti Resistant Glass Tile
Textured Glass Tiles for Floors, Walls, & Counter tops
6″ non-tempered
Dimensions: 6” x 6” Thickness = 1/4” (0.25”)
12″ available tempered and non-tempered
Dimensions: 12” x 12” Thickness = 1/4” (0.25”)
Smooth Glass Tile for Walls, Counter tops, indoor pools and fountains
6″ tempered
Dimensions: 6” x 6” Thickness = 1/4” (0.25”)
8″ tempered
Dimensions: 8” x 8” Thickness = 1/4” (0.25”)
Tumbled Marble
Tumbled marble (aka tumbled stone) is also a good choice for most locations but should be sealed with a clear tile & grout sealer if used where exposure to liquid is possible. Tumbled Marble is not recommended for baths and showers due to its higher moisture absorbency (use porcelain or ceramic), yet is fine for occasional wet contact such as near sinks and stoves. Each tile has unique variations in texture and color. It is good for color reproduction, but not as accurate photographically as other tile types.
Tumbled Stone (Tumbled Marble) Tile Sizes
4″ – Dimensions: 3.94” x 3.94″ (3 15/16″) Thickness = 3/8” (0.375”)
6″ – Dimensions: 5.875” x 5.875″ (5 15/16″) Thickness = 3/8” (0.375”)
Floor Tiles
Custom-tile’s Floor Tiles (ceramic and porcelain) were rigorously tested by an independent, accredited testing facility using a variety of standard industry tests. Results demonstrate that custom-tile’s Floor Tiles meet or exceed industry standards, including recommendations of OSHA and UL. These tiles have superior chemical, wear, and slip resistance compared with standard flooring materials, and are well-suited for both commercial and residential indoor environments.
Floor Tile Sizes
6″ non-tempered textured glass Dimensions: 6” x 6” Thickness = 1/4” (0.25”)
12″ textured glass – available tempered and non-tempered Dimensions: 12” x 12” Thickness = 1/4” (0.25”)
8″ Ceramic Floor Tile Dimensions: 7.875” x 7.875” Thickness = 5/16” (0.313”)
12″ Ceramic Floor Tile Daltile Ranier Dimensions: 11.875” x 11.875” Thickness = 5/16” (0.313”)
Suitable for Walls, Floors, Swimming Pools: Kiln-Fired Exterior Grade Tiles