Lippage
Lippage (Tile)
Floor Detective® Claims and Conditions Guide
Summary
Lippage describes a condition in which one tile edge sits higher or lower than the edge of an adjacent tile, creating a measurable elevation difference at the joint. Small elevation differences may occur due to inherent tile warpage, substrate flatness variation, mortar placement, tile thickness variation, and installation alignment. Visual perception of lippage may also be greatly influenced by lighting angle, reflective tile finishes, grout joint width, and tile layout patterns. Proper evaluation requires measurement of the actual elevation difference together with consideration of inherent tile warpage and overall installation conditions. Industry lippage evaluation references commonly incorporate both measured edge difference and allowable tile warpage rather than relying on edge height alone. See also Warpage, Floor Flatness (FF) and Workmanship, and Tile and Stone Floor Problems for broader context.
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Tile and Stone Floor Problems
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Surface Chipping (Ceramic Tile)
Grout Haze (Tile)
Cracked Corners
Outdoor Natural Stone Deterioration (Exterior Stone)
Grout – Pin Holes
Saltillo Tile Lime Pops
Travertine Tile Properties
