RTC Products Leave-In T-Style Tile Spacers
The RTC Products Ultimate Leave-In T-Style Tile Spacers are rigid tile spacers designed to maintain consistent joint spacing without compressing under the weight or pressure of the tile. Their T-shaped design and longer arms provide easy handling and stable positioning for professional tile installation.
A hollow body allows grout to enter the spacer, so the spacers can remain in the joint instead of requiring removal before grouting. Choose from 1/16", 1/8", 3/16", and 1/4" joint sizes.
Features & Benefits
- Rigid construction: Resists compression to help maintain consistent tile-joint spacing during installation.
- Leave-in design: Hollow construction allows grout to fill through the spacer body so it can remain in the joint.
- T-style shape: Useful where a three-way tile intersection or edge layout calls for T-shaped spacing.
- Longer arms: Provides additional tile support and makes the spacers easier to handle during installation.
- Four joint sizes: Available in 1/16", 1/8", 3/16", and 1/4".
- Stackable larger sizes: The 3/16" and 1/4" versions can be stacked and snapped together when additional thickness is needed.
- Contractor-size quantities: Each size is packaged in a jar with a quantity matched to the spacer size.
Rigid Spacers for Consistent Tile Joints
Soft or flexible spacers can compress when subjected to pressure, potentially affecting joint consistency. RTC Ultimate Spacers use a rigid plastic construction designed to hold tile in position without spacer compression.
This makes them especially useful when maintaining a consistent grout-joint width is important throughout an installation.
Leave-In Hollow Design
The hollow spacer body allows grout to enter the spacer and bond through the joint. This design allows the spacer to remain in place, eliminating the need to remove each spacer before grouting.
Available Sizes & Quantities
| Joint Size | RTC Item # | Quantity per Jar |
|---|---|---|
| 1/16" (1.5mm) | SPC116T | 2,000 |
| 1/8" (3mm) | SPC18T | 1,100 |
| 3/16" (5mm) | SPC316T | 800 |
| 1/4" (7mm) | SPC14T | 350 |
Stackable 3/16" & 1/4" Spacers
The 3/16" and 1/4" sizes can be stacked and snapped together when additional spacer thickness or support is needed for thicker tile installations.
The 1/16" and 1/8" T-spacers are not listed by RTC as stackable.
Specifications
| Brand | RTC Products |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Leave-In T-Style Tile Spacers |
| Material | Rigid Plastic |
| Design | T-Style / Hollow Leave-In |
| Available Joint Sizes | 1/16", 1/8", 3/16", 1/4" |
| Stackable Sizes | 3/16" & 1/4" |
| Primary Application | Maintaining Consistent Tile Joint Spacing |
What's Included
One jar of RTC Ultimate T-Style Tile Spacers in the selected size:
- 1/16": 2,000 spacers
- 1/8": 1,100 spacers
- 3/16": 800 spacers
- 1/4": 350 spacers
Frequently Asked Questions
Can RTC T-Style spacers be left in the tile joint?
Yes. Their hollow construction allows grout to enter the spacer body, allowing the spacers to remain in the joint instead of requiring removal before grouting.
Will the spacers compress under the tile?
RTC uses a rigid plastic construction designed to resist compression and help maintain consistent joint spacing.
What sizes are available?
RTC T-Style spacers are available in 1/16", 1/8", 3/16", and 1/4" joint sizes.
Which RTC T-spacers are stackable?
The 3/16" and 1/4" sizes can be stacked and snapped together. RTC does not list the 1/16" or 1/8" versions as stackable.
How many spacers come in each jar?
The 1/16" jar contains 2,000 spacers, the 1/8" jar contains 1,100, the 3/16" jar contains 800, and the 1/4" jar contains 350.
Why use a T-style tile spacer?
The T shape is useful when spacing tile at three-way intersections or along layouts where a four-way cross spacer is not appropriate.
