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Question about installing shower tiles
Posted on 1/20/15 at 5:54 pm
Posted on 1/20/15 at 5:54 pm
I have most of the tiles up now and am ready to begin grouting and caulking around the tub. In spaces where the tile abuts a window or wall, would you fill the gap with grout or silicone caulk? I was planning on using caulk around the tub and in the corners where the tiles meet, but am unsure about the top where the tile meets the ceiling and along the edges where it will surround a window.
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Posted on 1/20/15 at 5:56 pm to swampdawg
I would say caulk because the moisture will make the window expand and contract and will crack the grout. But, then again, I have no idea what I'm talking about.
Posted on 1/20/15 at 6:01 pm to swampdawg
They make caulk that will color match your grout. Use that around the window. I would grout to the ceiling and walls though so it doesn't look bad and just make sure you seal it really well.
Posted on 1/20/15 at 6:24 pm to swampdawg
Use epoxy grout. Follow the instructions carefully -- you'll never need to seal it.
Caulk the windows with the color match.
Caulk the windows with the color match.
Posted on 1/20/15 at 6:34 pm to swampdawg
color matching grout caulk
Where two different bldg material touch you must allow for expansion and contraction
Thats why grout should not be used.
Where two different bldg material touch you must allow for expansion and contraction
Thats why grout should not be used.
Posted on 1/20/15 at 6:39 pm to swampdawg
If you can use grout. They make nonsanded grout for tighter spaces. The problem with caulk is it can discolor from mold. I just removed from caulk from a shower that I retiled a few years back because of discoloration.
Posted on 1/20/15 at 7:00 pm to swampdawg
More importantly did you use a green board or suitable backer, and did you use a red-guard type product to seal all joints at backer? You can typically find a tinted silicone type grout at your supplier, but it's what is behind it that matters most....
Posted on 1/20/15 at 8:10 pm to swampdawg
Look on the grout aisle at home depot, they make sanded caulk that is color matched to your grout and is made for this type of application. I use it for all seams I do not feel comfortable grouting.
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