Browse Forums Flooring & Floor Covering 1 Oct 22, 2008 8:53 pm Grout or silicon against the wall for floor tiles?
Some say grout is ok against the wall for floor tiles, others say silicon needs to be used between the wall and the floor or otherwise the grout cracks. I may be putting the skirting over the top anyway. Any advice please? Thanks Jesse I am renovating a 3 bed house. I have no trades experience but I am keen to learn how renovate. I really appreciate the advice people give me here because I dont have a car so it is hard to get around trades places to talk to people. Re: Grout or silicon where the floor tiles meet the wall? 2Oct 22, 2008 10:07 pm Silicone all the way. Internal corners and where the walls meet the floor is always sealed with a silicone sealant in my experience. It has far greater flexibility and is less likely to crack when movement becomes an issue... Re: Grout or silicon where the floor tiles meet the wall? 3Oct 23, 2008 7:30 am Yes silicon must be used grout will crack from movement or vibration we only use 100% silicon buy from a tile shop RLA they have 7 colour to choose from it does take skill to do, here is a doc from my training manual of how to apply.
Silicon removal and replacing For silicon removal use the razor blade that painters use cutting along the top and bottom than use acetone for residue removal wait till fully dry than apply silicon I like to tape the bottom and top lines first than apply a bead of silicon down the line than wet your finger in a neutral cleaner and run finger down the line not to much pressure than remove tape than one more light run with your finger should look like a pro did it once you have experience than tape is not needed remember apply a small amount you can always add. remeber you have to work fast before it skins over if it looks messy rip out and start over again. Thanks splashers, that makes sense. The waterproofing guy used this Davco product, I will raise the issue with builder and hopefully get resolved with him - if not… 2 12892 Hi everyone, Have just put a shower in the laundry and after only using it 2-3 times have noticed staining on the grout. The tiles were glued onto a concrete wall after… 0 5449 They make the room much easier to clean for one, reflect more light (if light colour tiles are used), and you dont end up with dust on the top edge of tiles (cause most… 3 9594 |