Why are tiles always shaped square?

Question

Why are tiles always shaped square?

Answer 1

I found round ones!!

They are in my parents' bathroom

Answer 2

That is the shape most commonly used, they actually come in any shape or size your willing to pay for.

Answer 3

Because square shapes match the personalities of square people. To get around that problem, just turn the tile 90 degees, then you have a diamond instead of a square, and diamonds are a girl's best friend.

Answer 4

because parallelograms are easier to pile up or arrange ajacently. if you place round tiles then there are holes that are hard to cover.

another reason is that parallelogram tiles that are similar produces great patterns when completed.

hope this helps.

Answer 5

Cheaper to make, and package more in a box. Easier to cut and form.

Answer 6

They are not always square but they are the most popular- some are rectangle or also random small pieces covered and filled.

Square ones are most common and easiest because they tessellate, leaving no gaps, allowing the surface to be fully covered. They can also easily be made into patterns and different colors can be used to create effects and patterns.

Answer 7

It's the easiest to fit into a room without gaps in between the tiles.

Answer 8

Coz if we had circle ones there would be more awkward gaps between each one. I guess its just easier to make them square rectangle or triangle coz the gaps are easier to fill with grout???

Answer 9

I don't know. Cause alot of them has alot of sqares. but some are different shapes.