Why do the horizontal and vertical chalk lines NOT have to be perfectly straight when installing mission tile?

Why do the horizontal and vertical chalk lines NOT have to be perfectly straight when installing mission tile?

• A. They must be perfectly straight
• B. Irregularities give an appearance of being handmade
• C. Chalk lines are optional
• D. Mission tile requires notches for alignment

Answer: (B)

Mission tile is traditionally handmade, with natural variation in tile edges and thickness. Chalk lines are guides for spacing and alignment, but the tiles themselves aren’t perfectly uniform. A few irregularities in the lines help recreate the authentic handmade look and accommodate the slight size differences of the tiles. This rustic appearance is a hallmark of mission style, so minor waviness in the lines is intentional and visually acceptable, while still keeping the overall grid and grout lines consistent.

Mission tile is traditionally handmade, with natural variation in tile edges and thickness. Chalk lines are guides for spacing and alignment, but the tiles themselves aren’t perfectly uniform. A few irregularities in the lines help recreate the authentic handmade look and accommodate the slight size differences of the tiles. This rustic appearance is a hallmark of mission style, so minor waviness in the lines is intentional and visually acceptable, while still keeping the overall grid and grout lines consistent.