Understanding lippage and how it affects the finished look of your barrier free shower

Lippage is a "Dirty Word" in the tile business.  Most times setters are bitching about the tile and the rest of the time clients are complaining about excessive lippage.

What is lippage?  Lippage is the term that describes the difference in elevation or height between two ajoining tiles.

I'll showcase a few work pictures so you have a better idea of what I'm talking about this week.