What are rectified tiles?

Rectified tiles are ceramic or porcelain tiles that have all their edges mechanically ground and finished to achieve near perfect square edges and exacting dimensions. The edges are ‘rectified” to correct the size differential that occurs during the firing process. Using these tiles can result in clean, smooth, monolithic look, and allow for minimal grout lines. By rectifying tile, a tile manufacturer can produce a single precise size eliminating the need to sort different calibrations. Continue reading →