{"product_id":"alliance-gator-spacers-porcelain-tile","title":"Alliance Gator Spacers for Porcelain Tile","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #2d2d2d; line-height: 1.65; max-width: 900px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #FDEEEE; border-left: 6px solid #E32725; border-radius: 6px; padding: 20px 24px; margin-bottom: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 26px; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0 0 10px 0; color: #A81715;\"\u003eSet Porcelain Tile Directly on Gator Base\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0;\"\u003eGator Spacers are the piece that makes the Gator Tile System work: \u003cstrong style=\"color:#A81715;\"\u003e6 inch disks with 1\/2 inch bars\u003c\/strong\u003e that hold uniform joints, keep tiles level in both directions, and transfer load between them so the surface behaves as one. 50 per pack, three joint sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; display: table; border-collapse: collapse; white-space: normal; margin-bottom: 22px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 13px; width: 50%; white-space: normal; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #E32725; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eShips Same Day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom our NJ warehouse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 13px; width: 50%; white-space: normal; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #E32725; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e50 Per Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1\/8, 3\/16 and 1\/4 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 13px; width: 50%; white-space: normal; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #E32725; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e6 in Disk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1\/2 in bar height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 13px; width: 50%; white-space: normal; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #E32725; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eReal Humans\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(856) 418-4895\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 21px; color: #1c1c1c; border-left: 4px solid #E32725; padding-left: 10px; margin: 26px 0 10px 0;\"\u003eWhy Contractors Ask for Gator Spacers by Name\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eExterior porcelain is unforgiving. A tile that sits a millimetre proud of its neighbour is a trip hazard and it catches every low sun. Spacers fix alignment in all three axes at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 15px; padding-left: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniform joint spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e at 1\/8, 3\/16 or 1\/4 in, colour coded so you can see at a glance which you are using.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVertical and horizontal alignment\u003c\/strong\u003e in one component.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoad transfer between tiles,\u003c\/strong\u003e which is what gives a monolithic surface rather than independent slabs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCuttable.\u003c\/strong\u003e The disk can be cut into a half or quarter for edges, and the bars can be removed entirely to leave a flat disk when you need support mid-field on a large tile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart of the Gator Tile System\u003c\/strong\u003e with Gator Base, Gator Block Bond and Gator Tile Edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 21px; color: #1c1c1c; border-left: 4px solid #E32725; padding-left: 10px; margin: 26px 0 10px 0;\"\u003eGator Spacers Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; display: table; border-collapse: collapse; white-space: normal; margin: 12px 0; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #FDEEEE;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; width: 45%; white-space: normal; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #A81715;\"\u003e1\/8 in (3.2 mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; white-space: normal; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003eBlue. 50 per pack, 6 packs per box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; width: 45%; white-space: normal; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #A81715;\"\u003e3\/16 in (4.8 mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; white-space: normal; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003eGrey. 50 per pack, 6 packs per box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #FDEEEE;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; width: 45%; white-space: normal; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #A81715;\"\u003e1\/4 in (6.4 mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; white-space: normal; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003eBlack. 50 per pack, 6 packs per box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; width: 45%; white-space: normal; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #A81715;\"\u003eDisk diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; white-space: normal; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e6 in (15 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #FDEEEE;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; width: 45%; white-space: normal; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #A81715;\"\u003eBar height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; white-space: normal; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e1\/2 in (13 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; width: 45%; white-space: normal; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #A81715;\"\u003eCoverage, 16x16 tile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; white-space: normal; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003esq ft x 0.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #FDEEEE;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; width: 45%; white-space: normal; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #A81715;\"\u003eCoverage, 18x18 and 20x20\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; white-space: normal; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003esq ft x 0.35\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; width: 45%; white-space: normal; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #A81715;\"\u003eCoverage, 24x24, 24x48, 16x32\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; white-space: normal; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003esq ft x 0.75\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #FDEEEE;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; width: 45%; white-space: normal; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #A81715;\"\u003eCoverage, 36x36\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; white-space: normal; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003esq ft x 0.29\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eUse Alliance's multipliers above: a 200 sq ft patio in 24x24 tile needs 200 x 0.75 = 150 spacers, so three packs. Call or text \u003cstrong\u003e(856) 418-4895\u003c\/strong\u003e if you want it checked against your tile size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 21px; color: #1c1c1c; border-left: 4px solid #E32725; padding-left: 10px; margin: 26px 0 10px 0;\"\u003eWhere Gator Spacers Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eAlliance rates Gator Spacers for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 15px; padding-left: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExterior porcelain tile patios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePool surrounds and terraces in porcelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSidewalks in porcelain tile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny Gator Tile System installation over Gator Base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #FDEEEE; border: 2px solid #E32725; border-radius: 6px; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #A81715;\"\u003eWhat These Are For (Straight From the Manufacturer)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExterior porcelain tile installations only.\u003c\/strong\u003e These are part of the Gator Tile System, not a general-purpose tile spacer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eThey work with Gator Block Bond XP adhesive and Gator Tile Edge around the perimeter. Used on their own without the rest of the system they do not deliver the load transfer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eNot sure if your project qualifies? Call or text us at \u003cstrong\u003e(856) 418-4895\u003c\/strong\u003e before you order. We will give you a straight answer, even if the answer is that this is not the right product for your job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 21px; color: #1c1c1c; border-left: 4px solid #E32725; padding-left: 10px; margin: 26px 0 10px 0;\"\u003eHow to Use Gator Spacers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eThe full step by step guide is in the official documentation below. Here is the shape of the job:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"font-size: 15px; padding-left: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstall Gator Base panels,\u003c\/strong\u003e extending 6 in beyond the tiled area on all sides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet the spacers\u003c\/strong\u003e at the tile corners, cutting to half or quarter disks at the edges and perimeter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApply Gator Block Bond XP\u003c\/strong\u003e onto the spacers and set the tiles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit Gator Tile Edge\u003c\/strong\u003e around the perimeter, fastened to the Gator Base with Gator Base Screws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 21px; color: #1c1c1c; border-left: 4px solid #E32725; padding-left: 10px; margin: 26px 0 10px 0;\"\u003eQuick Answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #A81715;\"\u003eHow many spacers do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMultiply your square footage by Alliance's factor for your tile size: 0.4 for 16x16, 0.35 for 18x18 and 20x20, 0.75 for 24x24, 0.29 for 36x36.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #A81715;\"\u003eWhat are the colours?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlue is 1\/8 in, grey is 3\/16 in, black is 1\/4 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #A81715;\"\u003eCan I cut them?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Alliance says the disk can be cut into a half or quarter unit, and the bars can be removed to leave a flat disk for mid-field support on large tiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #A81715;\"\u003eDo I need Gator Base to use these?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are designed as part of the Gator Tile System, which puts porcelain directly on Gator Base panels with Block Bond adhesive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #A81715;\"\u003eHow many in a pack?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e50 spacers per pack, and 6 packs per box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #A81715;\"\u003eWhat adhesive do they use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGator Block Bond XP polyurethane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 21px; color: #1c1c1c; border-left: 4px solid #E32725; padding-left: 10px; margin: 26px 0 10px 0;\"\u003eOfficial Alliance Gator Documentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 12px 14px; margin: 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #A81715;\"\u003eTechnical Data Sheet (TDS)\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #555;\"\u003eSizes, colours, coverage multipliers and the Gator Tile System sequence from Alliance Gator.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/alliancegator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/documentation\/tds\/other-products\/alliance-gator-tds-august-11-2025-spacer.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #C41F1D; font-weight: bold; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eDownload the Gator Spacers TDS (PDF) →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #777;\"\u003eDocuments are published by Alliance Gator. For the most current versions, visit alliancegator.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 21px; color: #1c1c1c; border-left: 4px solid #E32725; padding-left: 10px; margin: 26px 0 10px 0;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 15px; padding-left: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/polymericsandstore.com\/products\/alliance-gator-base-paver-base-panels\" style=\"color: #C41F1D; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eGator Base panels\u003c\/a\u003e — what the tile sits on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/polymericsandstore.com\/products\/alliance-gator-block-bond-xp-polyurethane-adhesive\" style=\"color: #C41F1D; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eGator Block Bond XP\u003c\/a\u003e — the adhesive for the system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/polymericsandstore.com\/products\/alliance-gator-edge-paver-edge-restraint\" style=\"color: #C41F1D; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eGator Tile Edge\u003c\/a\u003e — the perimeter edge, in the Gator Edge listing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #121212; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 26px 0 10px 0; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder before our daily cutoff and your Gator Spacers ships today from New Jersey.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/polymericsandstore.com\/pages\/polymeric-sand-calculator\" style=\"color: #FF8A88; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWork Out Your Packs →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; text-align: center; color: #555;\"\u003eQuestions about your project? Call or text \u003cstrong\u003e(856) 418-4895\u003c\/strong\u003e and you will get a real person who works with porcelain tile systems every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance","offers":[{"title":"1\/8 in Blue, 50 pack","offer_id":56159504826660,"sku":"GATORSPACER003","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3\/16 in Grey, 50 pack","offer_id":56159504892196,"sku":"GATORSPACER002","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1\/4 in Black, 50 pack","offer_id":56159504924964,"sku":"GATORSPACER001","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/5161\/7060\/files\/Gator-Tile-System-7-components-3-Gator-Spacers.png?v=1787923501","url":"https:\/\/polymericsandstore.com\/products\/alliance-gator-spacers-porcelain-tile","provider":"Polymeric Sand Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}