Floor Tile Sizes
If you want to be creative with your floor styles then shaped tiles are for you. Squares and rectangles now join forces with rhomboids, subways, octagons, hexagons and ovals or circles. By mixing it up you create a unique looking floor that shows you creative talents.
The 4x4 inch other standard tiles are still important and should be used with all designs. Overized tiles can be used when you need a pattern for an area that won't quite fit an even number of smaller shapes, these will ellimiate a lot of cutting if you are doing it yourself. The larger tiles are usually around 18 inches square and will make an intersting pattern to mix and match.
Mini tiles like the Ann Sacks penny round Line are the size of coins and mounted on a net of backing for easy installation. Sort of like the older style 1 inch tile sheets. Cut mosiac tiles for borders and corners are even smaller than these, some being less than an inch. Most mosaics come in a wider range of colors and patterns now so if you wanted to install a matching splash guard for the counter top it is fairly easy to match the floor tile patterns and colors.
Metal tiles come in copper, pewter and stainless steel in styles ranging from contemporary to traditional. These are mainly used as accents and not for large surfaces like the floor. If you like the look of these you can cut your costs in half by using metal glazed tiles instead of the real deal. You won't be able to tell the difference once the job is completed.
