Abstract: A tile spacer for maintaining a substantially similar space between laid tiles that is not removed and thus, remains a permanent part of a tile installation. The preferred spacers have a height of less than a height of an adjoining tile for providing a space of grouting material. The preferred spacers are made from a material that adheres to the tile adhesive or mastic, and also adheres to the grouting material thus, the preferred material is the adhesive material. The preferred spacer material also has properties to maintain the size, configuration and integrity of the spacer thus, substantially prohibiting the expansion or contraction of the material due to temperature or humidity.