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Tile Setting Frames

Flawless tile layouts for fast-paced projects.

Ceramic Tool manufactures tile setting frames designed to help contractors achieve consistent, accurate layouts while keeping commercial projects moving on schedule.

Built for precision

A better way to manage layout, timing, and consistency.

A perfectly tiled floor takes time, expertise, patience, and budget. But many commercial projects face tight deadlines where layout accuracy still matters.

Ceramic Tool tile setting frames are manufactured to help create a flawless layout while supporting the pace of demanding project schedules. They are a practical tool for contractors working to balance precision and speed.

In the field

Tile setting frames built for real installations.

Real-world examples of tile setting frames used to support clean, consistent layouts.

Tile setting frame installation example 1
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Why tile setting frames

Designed to simplify complex tile installations.

Faster layouts

Tile setting frames help support fast-paced project schedules without sacrificing layout consistency.

Consistent spacing

Frames are manufactured to support accurate tile placement and repeatable grout joint spacing.

Custom options

Custom dimensions and leg sizes are available for project-specific requirements.

Commercial-ready

Designed for contractors, architects, and designers working on demanding commercial projects.

Pattern options

Common tile rack patterns.

Standard and custom options are available depending on the tile size, joint size, and project layout requirements.

Stack Joint Square pattern
SJ

Stack Joint Square

Commonly stocked in 6" x 6" with standard 1/4" or 3/16" grout joints.

Running Bond Horizontal pattern
RB

Running Bond Horizontal

A clean running bond layout option for consistent commercial tile installations.

Square Basket pattern
SB

Square Basket

A structured basket-style layout designed for repeatable tile spacing.

Custom dimensions available

Custom dimensions and leg sizes are available. Contact Ceramic Tool with your project details to discuss options.

How to measure

Measure the actual pocket size.

Pocket size is measured from inside dimension to outside dimension: one tile plus one joint.

Actual pocket size measuring diagram for tile setting frames

Minimum joint recommendation

The steel takes 1/8" of joint space, so a minimum joint size of 1/4" is recommended to allow for variation in actual tile sizes.

Start a tile frame project

Need a standard rack or custom layout?

Share your tile size, joint size, pattern, and project details with the Ceramic Tool team and we can help determine the best tile setting frame for your installation.

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