During the firing process, tile can shrink up to 10% in size. So a 12x12" tile could actually measure 11.875" which is why this tile would usually be referred to by its nominal size of 12x12".
During the firing process, tile can shrink up to 10% in size. So a 12x12" tile could actually measure 11.875" which is why this tile would usually be referred to by its nominal size of 12x12".