Large-format tiles represent one of the hottest trends in tile today. With their larger surface area, they can present a unique look while also offering design versatility. However, as with any specialized product, large-format tile can present its challenges. Since large format tiles are constructed and can be used in different ways than traditional tile, using the proper adhesives is essential.
Advantages. Large-format tile has made its way to the U.S., and it doesn’t seem like it will be fading away anytime soon. It offers the end-user a different look for the job they want. Because they tend to be lightweight, large format tiles can be used in a variety of spaces. “They’re light enough to skin an array of surfaces that would otherwise not have been feasible for traditional tile. Think door and cabinet facings, door panels, walls on ships, countertops – any surface for which weigh is a consideration,” said Lindsey Waldrep, vp marketing for Crossville.