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  "name": "How does choosing large-format porcelain tile affect installation?",
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      "name": "How does choosing large-format porcelain tile affect installation?",
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        "text": "Large-format porcelain tiles—defined as tiles with at least one edge longer than 15 inches—require a much flatter substrate, specialized mortar, and leveling clip systems. Because large tiles cannot bend over uneven surfaces, subfloor deflection must be corrected before installation begins. Installers use medium-bed mortar with polymer additives to prevent lippage, which occurs when adjacent tile edges are uneven. Handling and cutting these large slabs also requires two-person handling and specialized scoring rails, increasing the preparation and layout time compared to standard sizes.",
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        "description": "Large-format tiles require an exceptionally flat subfloor, specialized medium-bed mortar, and leveling spacer clips to avoid uneven edges between tiles."
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  "description": "Large-format tiles require an exceptionally flat subfloor, specialized medium-bed mortar, and leveling spacer clips to avoid uneven edges between tiles."
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