As a seasoned tiler with years of hands-on experience, I've found that consistent spacing between tiles is key to a professional finish—but it can be tricky without the right trick.
This little-known handyman method uses everyday pennies as spacers for uniform gaps that are simple to remove.
1. Spread the tile adhesive.
2. Lay the tiles.
3. Insert a penny between each tile.
And voilà, your tiles have exactly the same spacing! :-)
Don't forget to remove the coins at the end!
Easy, right?
The proof is in the video:
