{"id":4267,"date":"2018-05-23T11:06:01","date_gmt":"2018-05-23T11:06:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aztile2021.wpengine.com\/?p=4267"},"modified":"2022-09-23T23:55:53","modified_gmt":"2022-09-24T06:55:53","slug":"what-is-rectified-tile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonatile.com\/what-is-rectified-tile\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Rectified Tile?","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"
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Featured Image: Club White Recycled Material Tile from Arizona Tile<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

When shopping for new\u00a0porcelain or ceramic tile<\/a>\u00a0for your home, you may have come across the phrase \u201crectified porcelain.\u201d If you\u2019re wondering what it means, you\u2019re not alone! Let\u2019s clarify what this term means and look at the differences between rectified and non-rectified\u00a0porcelain<\/a>.<\/p>\n

How is Rectified Porcelain Made?<\/h3>\n

The term \u201crectified\u201d simply refers to a manufacturing process where the edges of porcelain tiles are ground or cut to minimize size variations between tiles.<\/p>\n

Why is this process done? When porcelain and ceramic tiles are fired at high heat in a kiln, they can develop slight size variations due to normal shrinking and warping during the process. Size differences of up to 1.5% are considered normal from tile to tile.<\/p>\n

So, to ensure each tile is exactly the same size, rectification involves grinding, sawing or laser-cutting the edges of the tile. This creates uniformity in size, removes the normal variations along the tile edge, and ensures sharp, 90-degree corners.<\/p>\n

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Image: All Available Colors of Arizona Tile\u2019s Pietra Italia Porcelain Tile<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Rectified vs. Non-Rectified Tile: What\u2019s the Best Choice for You?<\/h3>\n

Rectified tile is not necessarily a \u201cbetter\u201d choice\u2014it\u2019s just a relatively new process that has made certain aesthetics possible. Namely, the precision-cut edges and sharp corners of rectified porcelain make very thin\u00a0grout lines<\/a>\u00a0possible, as the tiles can sit much closer together (as little as 1\/16th<\/sup>\u00a0of an inch). This creates a clean, symmetrical, seamless appearance that some modern homeowners prefer.<\/p>\n

To help you make a decision that makes sense for your space, style and budget, let\u2019s summarize the pros and cons of rectified and non-rectified tile.<\/p>\n

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Image: Basaltina Bero Semi-Polished Porcelain Tile made from Recycled Material from Arizona Tile<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Bottom Line<\/h3>\n

Rectified porcelain tile<\/strong>\u00a0may be the best choice for your project if you:<\/p>\n